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[MenopauseMaria]

My menopause started relatively early (I was 44).  I had shocking hot flushes, had it confirmed as menopause by the GP, then started immediately on herbal remedies (I have a history of thrombosis, so can't take HRT). 

Four and a half years later, I've finally gone a year without a period.  My question is - what now?!

Is there anything in particular I need to ... do?  My main concern is bone health - my grandma had osteoporosis, and my mum has it too.  I had a Dexa scan when the symptoms first started and it was all fine. 

Any advice on whether I should do anything now - other than buckle up and hope it's manageable (!) - would be very gratefully received!

Many thanks,

Maria

[MenopauseMaria]

Now that's interesting!  I had a DVT 20 years ago, and at the time was warned off the pill and/or HRT.  So it's quite possible I'm working on out of date information.  I hadn't even thought to question it; so thank you!!  I'll also look in to boron.  Thank you so much!

[CLKD]

   browse round.  MayB make an appt at a menopause clinic?  Not a gynaecologist as they often don't know much more about menopause than GPs seem to

Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary is useful.  Charts progress.

Brisk weight bearing exercise is important throughout Life.  10 mins. walking daily is the least that is recommended: skipping anyone  .  I tried a hoopla hoop years ago but couldn't work out how to work it  .  Swimming is calming, some find jogging eases mood swings.  Cycling? we have threads on that too.

A good diet with lots of dairy, fresh fruits and veg.. Treats too ;-).  That'll be chocolate then ?

[MenopauseMaria]

There are menopause clinics??  I have so much to learn!

Thanks for all the info - I do like the dietary advice.  Chocolate has calcium in it, so theoretically doesn't count as a treat anyway!

[CLKD]

 . you'll fit right in 

You may have a GP who is au fait with menopause.  Any queries you have ask here.  Nowt is OTT or taboo ;-).  Clinics are there to support ladies who need advice about the various types of HRT if required.

Do read the 'bladder issues' and 'vaginal atrophy' threads: forewarned is forearmed! 

[MenopauseMaria]

Yeah, I think I'm going to need a glass of wine before I read in to all that.  2020 has been a lot....I can't be dealing with vaginal atrophy as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Paz23]

There’s been so much research done lately with very interesting results. A lot of which finds the arguments against taking HRT with certain conditions either completely defunked or over-exaggerated and unnecessarily scaremongering.
Dr Newson has loads of info about it on her website. Definitely worth a look for those ladies who have been told in the past that they can’t have HRT.
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/