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[jukie39]

Hello
I am new to this site but would really like personal experiences with HRT.
My doctor advised that I was going through the change after hormone blood test reading of 75. I have been feeling crappy for months and knew something wasn't right and made a note of periods which had become out of routine, some 4 weeks apart, some 5. 1 lasting 3 weeks, i had many blood tests but all came back fine. Doctor sent for the hormone blood test. I really don't like the idea of HRT and from discussions in here it's a nightmare finding the one that suits! and the side effects can be the same as the meno! but the doctor advises due to my age she recommends HRT for 5 years as it will give me the hormones I should have ( I'm 39) and protect my bones. and that the serious side effects will be low due to my age.I'm due a 2nd blood test in July for another reading then a discussion with the doctor on possible treatment.

Any thoughts please
Many thanks for reading

[Cassie]

I also went through early meno at 38. I started on Oestrogel, 2 pumps a day plus 100mg of Utrogestan, used vaginally for 10 days per month,which is the Progesterone part of the HRT, I searched for months before finding it as I was wanting something as natural as possible but was told by my gynaecologist to stay away from the creams as they are not strong enough.
I have never looked back.
Using a transdermal HRT is considered much safer and Utrogestan as well as the gel are bio identical hormones, you need HRT not only for another 5 yrs but until you are at least into your 50s which I am now, and after seeing my gynae 2 weeks back and him telling me that he still has ladies in their 70s and 80s using it, I do not intend to give it up. You are doing yourself an injustice at such a young age by not topping up what your body should naturally be processing, I can highly recommend the gel, or the patches with a separate Progesterone, you will still get a monthly bleed on this regime. All the best, its a horrible diagnosis, but not the end of the world, lots of support and assistance here.

[Emerald2017]

The same here!
I diagnosed a year ago at 42. I had the same information that I can stay on hrt for only 5 years but reading the current guidelines I don't think that it is right!
 I am on Femoston 2/10 and feel good on it!
Try to think positive and not panic! A lot of things are in our mind!

[Annie0710]

Ive been on hrt since I was 32. That hrt gave me my life back to a really remarkable standard until I got to 45, and unfortunately it went downhill again but through trial and error I've got to a good place again x

[Dancinggirl]

As others have said, you need hrt till at least 50. I had a premature menopause and had hrt for around 25 years. You do not want to be oestrogen deficient too early -? It's not just the bones and heart that need oestrogen, your bladder and vaginal area will also suffer without oestrogen. It can be trial and error finding an HRT that suits you but  many women find Femoston 1/10 good - it is the one I always suggest women try first as it has one of the gentler progesterones.
Do bare in mind that it tends to be women you are struggling with the meno and HRT who visit this forum - there will be thousands of women out there taking a standard HRT, doing fine and getting on with their lives.
This all seems daunting now but at least you are being offered HRT so your doctor is helping you, even though he is wrong about the length of time you should be using HRT !!
Read up all the info on this site to get clued up and get back to us with questions - we are here to support you.
Some may suggest various hrt regimes that they find good but I do think Femoston 1/10 would be a good one to start with. DG x

[sparklyweirdo]

Hi ,

I have been going through the early menopause for 2 years now and I am 34 now. Although we think that I have been going through it for longer as the birth control pills masked a lot of it for a while, and then when i made the decision to come off the birth control pills, that was when i realised i had been suffering from symptoms of the menopause about 6 months before i came off the birth control pills and that my periods never came back. Was pretty a shock as I always wanted a family of my own but just got to adapt and change your future to a new one!

I am on hrt called Indivina 2mg/5mg and it works for me as it manages my symptoms for now. I also take vit D/Calcium too to help my body little more.
Try and manage your diet too as it can help, exercise. some people find that keeping a diary of all symptoms helps. There is lots of information on this website, and you can ask us questions and we are all happy to help!

I am planning on to stay on Hrt as long as I can! as my doc said i can stay on it until i am 50 but like everyone says, it is rubbish and that you are entitled to stay on it for longer.
Hope this helps.

[Moe68]

I was diagnosed at 43 that I had been on my menopause for about 3 years. I'm 68 now and my doctor said I can stay on them until I'm 90 if I want. The trouble with coming off after 5 years is you will go through the menopause, whereas I've never had a hot flush, memory is very good, hair fine, eyesight good, but I am looking mummy now and just sending a load of clothes To charity. I was still working until I was 65 as my brain was fine, it was the body that was slowing down. Whenever another doctor was seen, I would get the same spill about breast cancer but I pointed out that I won't suffer from brittle bones, protected from stokes. My doctor lectures about HRT and she won't take me off them. Doctors can't make you come off them unless your family history advises it, just tell them that you prefer to stay on them, they can't deny the request.

[CLKD]

Have a look at the Daisy web-site though I believe that one has to pay for advice!