Menopause Discussion > All things menopause
HRT--good or bad?
elfie:
when i was on HRT i had no sweats, a normal love life. i havnt slept good for years, so no difference there. my moods where stable. and i didnt cry for no reson. but my periods where terrible. every couple of weeks a heavy bleed, and they lasted for 12/14 days.
since i came off the HRT ive had very few periods, but the sweats/flushes/moods/crying bouts.
id love to go back on HRT but untill they come up wuth one that suits a heart patient im stuffed. trying so many herbal remedys.
Soupdragon:
Hi,
Having had TAH/BSO at 42 years old I never considered not using HRT.
My first choice, Estradot, ( Oestradiol B17) proved suitable though it took just over a year to find the dose that met my needs.
However, I still didn't feel "well" - neither mentally or physically. After finding a menopause clinic (through this site - I'll be eternally grateful to you :) - my gps were not interested at all >:() who were prepared to allow me to add testosterone to my hrt I now feel back to my normal, pre-op, self. It's taken 18 months and hours and hours of research learning about hrt but I'm finally happy again. 8)
Tricia:
Hi Soupdragon :welcomemm:
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! that sure is good news, I am sure lots menochicks will be pleased to hear your news, as one who doesn't want to go down the road of HRT I myself have found that a product recommended by my homeopath called Soy Isoflavines were great for the hot flushes, I shall be back onto them quicksmart ;D ;D ;D I have to say that I think of this place as my menopause clinic ;D as I tend to find that there is always someone here who can help with most things :peace:
Please excuse my ignorance but what is TAH/BSO, I have no idea :-\
Love,
Triciaxxx :sunny:
Soupdragon:
Hi Tricia,
Thanks for the welcome :)
TAH/BSO stands for Total Abdominal Hysterectomy/Bilateral-Salpingo Oopherectomy - it is the removal of uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
It causes immediate surgical menopause. Although this is a huge shock to the body I guess it makes finding the hrt balance a bit easier than with natural menopause; usually, the hrt will be oestrogen only (no uterus so progesterone is not normally included) and also, because you have no ovaries, the amount of hormones produced by your body remains (relatively) constant.
sive:
I am thinking of taking hrt but know nothing about it.Is there one that you would recommend.I finished reading a book called the boy in the striped pyjames tonight and i cried and cried after it.I have become so weepy its unreal.
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