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Fine without HRT, depressed with it - side effects query

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Emmia49:
 :foryou:

nellipope:
I wanted to just pop an update on here. Just in case anyone else reads it, or experiences similar feelings.

I stopped my HRT, I was mindful of the Progesterone cycle I was in (I was on sequential, gel everyday and 25 days of Progesterone, with a 5 day break).

I feel 100% better. Yes the hot flushes have returned, and I do ache again, noticeably. But the depression has completely lifted, I feel more confident, brighter, and more 'me'.

HRT is great, and I know some individuals will really benefit, but it's a 'no' from me now. I wish that there was more funding into alternatives, or just the process of perimenopause, so some additional research and potential medications could be investigated.

Kathleen:
Hello again nellipope.

Many thanks for the update and I hope that you continue to feel better.

I have been off HRT for almost three months and I plan to update the forum soon for anyone who is interested.
 I previously came off HRT five years ago and  want to look at my diaries from that time and compare experiences to see if there are any lessons to be learned.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

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