Hello ladies
I thought I would post another mini update as I have now been three months HRT free.
I essence I feel no worse and, dare I say it, a little better than I was feeling on HRT. I hope I haven't jinxed it lol.
Some background :-
I am 63 and nine years post meno and started HRT after three years without periods as my symptoms were getting worse. For the last six years I have used patches and gel with progesterone as I still have my womb. I never felt great on HRT, possibly because I didn't get the dose right and I continued to have various meno symptoms so decided to take a break to see where I am naturally. My main symptoms were anxiety with jittery, internal shaking plus some tearfulness.
The situation now:-
I no longer feel as if I am on an emotional roller-coaster, it is now more like a toddler 's gentle ride but the symptoms are still there in the background. Infact, no two days are exactly the same but I am hoping that this is a sign of progress. I still wake for the bathroom once or twice a night but always get back to sleep. My flushes were never too bad and have diminished even more. I still have some irrational anxiety and mood swings and I am not as tearfully. Basically I feel that although my symptoms remain they have lost a lot of intensity. The other noticeable change is that I developed raging VA raging after a few weeks without hormones but liberal applications of coconut oil and coconut butter have helped immensely.
I am pleased with the results so far though obviously my preference is to be completely symptom free. I will continue as I am for another month and then review again. I think my question is that if this is how I am going to feel for the rest of my life can I cope with it or do I need at least a small amount of HRT to feel really well and normal?
I know some other ladies are also stopping HRT for at least a while and I hope my experience will be of help to them. All comments welcome as ever.
Wishing you all well ladies.
K.
