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[Katherine339]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and looking for advice about treatment of Perimenopause.

I'm 43 but have had menopausal symptoms since I was 39.  I'm down to about 2 to 3 periods a year and have all the usual symptoms that you would expect.  I've been told many times by clinicians that I'm to young be starting with the menopause but I have persisted with my GP and was finally referred for blood tests last year, ( 2 sets - 6 weeks apart) and both indicate ovarian deficiency.

I have been on an NHS waiting list since last December to see a menopause specialist but it's looking like I won't get an appointment until June /July time year.

My GP won't provide any hormone treatment but my symptoms are getting worse and affect my day to day life.  Does anyone know what other options I have?  I live in the North West and would be willing to look at see a specialist privately if anyone can make recommendations?

I currently take an SSRI for mood and Sumatriptan for the migraines.  I also take women's health vitamins but I'm not really convinced they have any impact.

Thanks

[jaypo]

Hi and welcome to the forum
Time and time again,we hear how Drs refuse to accept that menopause can happen at ANY time and if HRT is what is needed,it should be given to you,regardless of age.
Look and see if you have a menopause clinic nearby,they might be able to help. Have a look at Dr Newson on YouTube,she is a fabulous meno specialist with lots of good advice or of course you can email Dr Currie on here but there is a fee.
Good luck

[sheila99]

I would raise a complaint with your surgery. Your gp should be perfectly capable of prescribing hrt herself, there should be no need for a referral. If your gp is incapable of prescribing hrt they need training.

[Katherine339]

Thank you.  I have read Dr Newson's book and found it very informative.  It's definitely given me the confidence to try HRT and gives so much great information.

It seems that some GP's have a real lack of training about menopause and don't seem confident with prescribing hormone treatments.  I had to go around most GP's in my practice before I found one who was willing to ask for blood tests and do a referral for me. 

From looking at some of the information on this website there is a Menopause Clinic in Liverpool.  This may be my best option.  It just seems a shame to have to pay for this service - although having read through many threads on this forum today it seems that I am not alone in struggling to access the right care and treatment.