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[Twin]

I’ve always been slim, except in lockdown when I ate like a pig and drank like a pirate 🙈. It it took a couple of years to lose the excess.   I’ve got the my fitness pal app, it’s free.   You don’t realise what you’re eating.  I am on a low calorie regime but if I go over it i put weight on.   Tbh exercise doesn’t really help but it’s good for health and mental health.   

[Alli8]

Hi Ladies,

So finally I got my results and it's good news, nothing serious. The only question I had was my discharge notice said 'no polyps' and my results said 'polyps'. I asked my doctor which was correct and he said he thinks it should be 'no polyps'. Go figure.

I still don't know what the cause of bleeding was but I haven't had any more, thankfully.

I've been off the HRT since March 4th and the doc said I could re-start but I think I may try to battle through. He advised I take calcium and Vit D if I stay off it so that's what I'm doing. When I first started in July 2022 (aged 51) I was experiencing irritability, mood swings, brain fog, flushes and night sweats but so far, three months without HRT the only symptom seems to be the flushes.

I'm thinking if I can battle through, is it better health-wise? I don't know my family history (adopted) so am unaware of increased risks, plus I have suffered with the dreaded weight gain and have a bmi of 36-ish which is a risk in itself. The weight gain has been since I started the HRT - whether it's to blame or the menopause itself I do not know. Most of the NHS stuff says to stay on for 2-5 years. I am hoping I've been on it long enough to benefit my bones and heart but I can't seem to find any clear guidance on this.

Any thoughts ladies?

[KittyKats]

I'm in the same situation. Not sure whether I should continue HRT or not as I bleed so much on it. It is an individual thing and it would be helpful if you could discuss with a knowledgeable consultant about what is best for you with your health and history. My gynaecologist said I was too young to come off HRT (55). It seems it's best started in the ten year window of opportunity which sounds like you. But I do believe you can be healthy and post menopausal without HRT but it needs adjustments in lifestyle. I have many friends in their 60s and 70s who never took it and look and feel great. If it helps you could read this:

https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11-WHC-FACTSHEET-HRT-BenefitsRisks-NOV2022-B.pdf

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[Alli8]

That's very helpful, thank you. I have already developed osteoarthritis in my hands so whether HRT will be of benefit I don't know.
I would love relief from the hot flushes and to sleep better. I must admit the thought of certain areas drying up does worry me but so too does the weight I have gained. While on HRT I have been unable to shift any weight at all but since stopping I have managed to shift a couple of kilos.
I have my yearly health check in a few weeks so I will discuss things with the nurse and see what she says.

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