Hi all, sorry if this is a bit long. I am 45 years old I have 4 children who are all in their 20's now. My periods had always been regular, every 28 days, then about a year ago they started becoming irregular, 30 days, 34 days, and even 45 days. I started to get neck and joint pain, and my PMT became extreme. Periods became heavy and lasting longer, really bad stomach cramps etc, but not hot flushes. I went and saw my doctor who did blood tests and I had a pelvic ultrasound. All the results came back normal. They tested my thyroid as well, all normal. Bloods said no signs of menopause yet. I started to feel as if I couldn't cope and was bursting into tears at the slightest thing.
After a few more months I went back to see my Dr and described all my symptons as above and then burst into tears saying I just wanted to feel normal again. He then offered to put me on a low dose HRT and then said this may help you and see if the hot flushes go! I had to laugh as I hadn't even mentioned hot flushes, but felt relieved he was agreeing to HRT.
He prescribed Prempak C - low dose. I have been on them a few weeks now and feel so much better already. The joint pains have gone, my skin and hair is looking better, I am sleeping better and generally feel good. Just hoping this continues. I have now started on the progesterone tablets so am hoping it doesn't go down hill.
I must admit I don't think I was ready for what was about to happen, my Mum went through this at aged 50 so I thought I had a few years yet before I would have to deal with it. Can't see myself coming off this HRT to be honest.
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