Hello all, thank you for this marvellous site. And a HUGE thank you to the folk that administer it. I have been looking at it for many months. This, along with the Newson Health website, have been so helpful.
I am one person who was hit for six by perimenopause symptoms and have been getting myself sorted out for almost 18 months now. Some early signs were there a few years prior but I didn't recognise how impactful this whole event could be! Every woman aged 40 should be alerted! Guess it should have been my mother's job but we don't have much of a personal relationship. Thankfully my daughter and I do, so I will make sure she is well informed in advance.
It has been TOUGH. Won't go into all the details because you can relate.
Anyway, now on HRT (oestrogel and utrogestan) and praying that Besins gets its supply issues sorted. HRT is starting to help but still not feeling like my old self. I get glimpses of her every so often. Husband has been a star, and very patient. I don't take that for granted.
Will browse around the threads. My current questions concern having to switch to Sandrena if can't get more oestrogel fairly soon, and considering using utrogestan vaginally alternate nights continuously (as advised by specialist). Although still technically peri (tiny wee bleed a few times a year) my bleeds have been ALMOST non-existent for a year (I am 51) and I don't bleed on continuous utrogestan. Also a good option for me because I have had endometriosis in the past. But feel I am getting a wee bit too much progesterone. The continuous regime has got rid of my migraines, thankfully, that were cycle-related. But nervous about alternative nights in case dips etc come back. You know the drill...every change is nerve-wracking!
Anyway, lovely to meet you all and am off to browse some more.
Wishing you all a good day wherever you are!
