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HRT--good or bad?
suemumof2teens:
Hi all
I had a Total Hsyteramomy 2 year in July. After it I was put staight onto Livial because of Endo and Fibriods was found and removed. Through I managed to stay on this for 3 months then started with bad headaches so Dr changed it to another HRT, from then on I tried lots of diffrent HRT methrods all gave me headaches, mood swings and a feeling of unwell. So last November I made the descion to not to take HRT any more, and to go through the Menopause now at 41, I try to eat healthy food, plenty of milk, fruit( when I can rember) . I find I feeling not as unwell as when I was on HRT, I put up with the Hot Flashes ( with help of battery fan and water spray), so far sleeping ok and moods r ok, have found i'm getting a little bladder weakness and a bit of Vaginal dryness, but find at the moment I can cope, it when I'm at work I find the hard to cope cant use the fan and water spray when I want.
I know I should be on HRT because of bones, but my life was not good on it.
God Bless Sue
quinnie:
help help >:( ive been taking elleste duet for amonth after much soul searching everything seemed fine flushes reduced sleeping better mood swings improving slightly! in a month ive had three periods 2 smallish and one normal :( is this normal im trying to decide if i shud carry on taking them any afdvice anyone thanx :)
juju:
Hi quinnie!I am on hrt that doesnt cause bleeds but it has taken about 7 month for it not to cause bleeds!I kept having bleeds when I shouldnt and considering its almost 3 year since I had a period,it wasnt right!Its all settled doen now.Now I dont know about the type that gives you a bleed and you are going to have to speak to your gp about it,but at a guess I would think its the same type of thing and your body has to adjust to the hormones its being given.You have had relief from some of your symptoms so please talk to gp...mine will chat on the phone.Let us know how you go on xx
Cazikins:
Hi Quinnie, I suggest you speak to your doctor as Juju says. Tell him/her your concerns.
You have had relief with flushes, sleep & mood swings & that is good yes? but you are getting irregular periods which is not so good. See what you doctor says about it & then weigh up the + & - & make your choice.
I have been on HRT for a month & have felt the benefits but also the side affects but have decided that in general I have a better quality of life. We are all different & have to make decissions as to what suits us best.
Not much help I know but good luck anyway.
Cazikins xx
Hot2Trot:
--- Quote from: suemumof2teens on June 04, 2007, 01:04:08 PM ---
I know I should be on HRT because of bones, but my life was not good on it.
--- End quote ---
Have you discussed this with your GP? HRT is only a second line of defence for bones and should not be given for that reason alone. If there are no other indicators for taking HRT then there are (allegedly) other products you can take which will give you the protection you need.
If I do not continue with the HRT then I too will have to go down another route for protecting my bones as well as eating a healthy diet. My doctor has not said what, and I haven't looked into it yet.
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