Hi all
I am new to this site, sorry if this post is so long ..... I had a total hysterectomy nine years ago and went straight into surgical menopause. I was never offered HRT.
I have suffered with hot flushes with aura ( I know when one is coming as I feel nauseous & weak/faint) then the heat rises. I also suffer with brain fog, bloating, anxiety, depression & lightheadedness.
I suffered with anxiety before I had an hysterectomy & I took antidepressants from 2003 to 2012. In the end I took myself off them as the weight I gained on them really depressed me. I went from a slim size 14 to a size 18/20.
So I have been suffering with the hot flushes etc for 9 years! Hoping they would go away.
I went to see my Doctor a few weeks ago and she mentioned taking HRT. But I have a sister that has had breast cancer and there is a great deal of heart problems in my family too. Both my parents, my brother, his 2 son's, my grandfather, 2 aunts and a uncle. Also I just turned 60 last month. So you can see why I'm hesitant to take it.
My Doctor then wrote to a Consultant in Gynaecology because of my concerns and she suggested I try 0.06% oestradiol gel 2 pumps daily.
I hear so many conflicting views. Some gain weight, others don't, some women feel great on it, others don't etc.
I've put up with it for 9 years, maybe I should ride it out? I'm so confused.
I'd like to add that 2 years ago I had my thyroid checked and was told it was border line. I am due to have it checked again next week. Should I wait to see what those results are before starting HRT? If I decide to go ahead.