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[Trackie50]

Hi im nee to this site and not sure if ive even posted correctly, im now 50 and still having periods all be it some really light and short some really really heavy i stopped my everol sequi of my own accord a few months ago as symptoms were still there but now im feeling worse aching nausea in the morning joint pain headache sore boobs etc can i start it again? Should i everol 50 was what i was prescribed many thanks

[CLKD]

   morning.

Which symptom did U want to ease B4 trying HRT?  Is there a reason why you stopped?

There are many ways of delivering HRT.  Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary to chart progress is helpful, something to discuss with a GP or Nurse Practitioner.

My periods waxed and waned for several years: The Change: then they disappeared 

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[Trackie50]

Hi i stopped as symptoms started to return again after being on everol sequi for many months felt like 50 wasnt doing what it one did. Dr appointment is hard work! Especially when needing advice on menopause its like they have no clue! So i decoded to stop but a few months after stopping symptoms are worse than ever or at least i presume thats what it is terrible hot flushes at night joint pain awful sore boobs feels like labour pains pr period pains even when im not due anything headaches and general bluergh

[bombsh3ll]

I would try to see a menopause specialist if you can afford it, as it doesn't sound like you have received either optimal treatment or sufficient information from your GP to make an informed decision regarding hormone therapy going forward.

If 50mcg of estradiol, which is a low dose, wasn't controlling your symptoms, then the logical next step would be to increase this. Hormone therapy should ideally be individualised, and often requires several adjustments to find what works best for you.

Also consider whether you are purely seeking palliation of vasomotor symptoms or whether your goals include healthy longevity eg the avoidance of osteoporosis and premature CVD etc.

[Trackie50]

Thankyou for the help yes i want for both symptoms and to prevent osteoperosis i will try again to speak to my gp hes isnt that great to be honest and i cant afford a menopause clinic and the waiting list is very very long here on nhs. I will see maybe they will increase it to 75 and see how it goes. They didnt really keep check on me when i was on the 50 so who knows

[bombsh3ll]

The most important thing is to educate yourself, the British Menopause Society has some great resources but I would also recommend listening to or watching Louise Newson's material as the NHS leans towards undertreatment and a one size fits all approach.

Whilst you can't control the level of knowledge your GP has (although some are receptive to learning from patients) you can absolutely make sure you are well informed and in the best position to advocate for yourself.