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[lindy]

My doctor started me on femoston conti 1/5, I feel ok on it , started to take them on friday, felt slightly nauseous over the weekend , but not too bad today . The doctor who said "women can take hrt till their in their 80s" has gone on to another practice now (sadly),but the doc I saw said I could take them for approx 5 yrs . Im 60 now .
Has anyone else been on this one ? how did you find it ?
Lindy x

[lindy]

Thanks Susan , interestingly the first doc was a lot younger than the second one I saw , she says she had trained as a gynecologist , but had decided to become a gp . She was very thorough , she sent me  away with lots of leaflets on hrt , for me to read up on before I started on it . I told her I was subscribed to Menopause matters , and she was pleasantly surprised , as she said she was just going to recommend this to me , and said I seemed to be quite well informed on the hrt .
Lindy x

[Bette]

My gp is the same as your previous one, Lindy, although I don't think that she trained as a gynae. She said that gps' opinions are usually based on the current thinking when they were training - she's in her 40s so maybe it was "in" 20 years ago!
Bette x 

[Bette]

Your GP really shouldn't have said that, I find it very worrying!!
I'd say that she shouldn't have needed to say it, Morwenna, as in if shouldn't be true. Sadly, I think that it probably is. 
Bette x

[purplenanny]

Hi Pixie, I am interested in ymea - can it be taken with hrt do you know?
Purplenanny x

[pixie]

Hi Purplenanny,

Sorry very late replying to your message.  I don't think ymea is normally necessary to take if you are already taking HRT.  However, you could try it instead?  I think it only works, because my symptoms weren't too bad. I take 2 caps a day. The hot flushes were bad during the night in the summer.  I was on HRT for a month, then went on to the ymea, without bothering my GP. The hot flushes may have stopped once the weather cooled off!  I wonder if our bodies just get used to lower levels of hormones.  I have only had 4 periods this year, and very relieved to get rid of the awful PMT I used to have.  I wake a lot in the night, but I think that is normal as we get older. x

[esspeeuk]

I  have been happily replacing my oestrogen since my ovaries were removed 21 years ago. It took a while to settle on the best method but eventually I was stabilised on implants which I received twice a year.  For me it makes life worth living.  I am a completely different person when my levels are low.  Now the only manufacturer licensed to supply them in the UK has stopped making them.  In the private sector doctors seem to be able to get supplies (unlicensed) from abroad but despite a howl of protest when the manufacturers made it official that they were no longer producing the product I can't find out what progress is being made to source an alternative manufacturer.  Can anyone enlighten me?

[maxine1]

There's so much conflicting information these days about HRT. Tell us what you think--is it good or bad? My feeling is that for most people it's good when used appropriately and reviewed but here you can have your say!

Hi I was prescribed Dixarit 50mg twic daily recently, I have not started them yet as when I read the leaflet it states that they should not be taken with anti dep, I have been taking Fluoxetine, so I am rather scared. Also I was told 6 months ago after a brain scan for dreadful headaches that I was high risk of a stroke or heart attach Yes I am rather confused. I am 53 and waited 10 days for a doctors appointment as I was at my wits end and felt it was a waste of time, he could not wait to get me out of the door. Please help, I want to feel better but also worry about taking this drug.
Maxine (Newby and having trouble getting used to this site, I can never find any replies

[Bette]

Newby and having trouble getting used to this site, I can never find any replies
Hi Maxine
Try clicking on "Show new repiles to your posts" at the top left under your user name. I click on "Show unread posts since last visit" as I'm nosy and like to read all the posts! 
Why not start a new thread about the Dixarit? Questions can sometimes get missed in the middle of long threads like this. 
Bette x

[Taz2]

Hi Maxine - a friend of mine is on Dixarit for flushes and it has turned her life around! Although it does say that it should not be taken with anti depressants I believe that this doesn't include SSRI's of which Fluoxetine is one? http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/brain-and-nervous-system/medicines/dixarit.html. If you are worried why not phone your local pharmacist for advice - I have always found them to be really helpful when I've needed advice about what goes with what!

Taz x

[renee]

Hi everyone,

Is it true I cannot take HRT due to my mum and grandma passing away in their 40's?

Family history.

Thanks Irene x

[debbie25]

I have just started on HRT gel after the worst month of night sweats hot flushes and no sleep and so far so good but I have to have the marina fitted within the next two months and this is not what I want really, would having an implant in my arm be just as good as the coil or am I being really stupid

[Bette]

Hi debbie
 
I've replied on the other thread but will copy it here in case you don't find it!
The gel you're using will be estrogen, which is what usually helps those symptoms - it should kick in within a few weeks.  You also need progesterone to protect your womb, as estrogen can cause the lining to build up. You can either take progesterone tablets or use the Mirena. As I said on the other thread, a testosterone implant will not do the same job.
Why not introduce yourself on "New Members" as newbies sometimes get missed in the middle of existing threads and others will want to welcome you.   
Bette x

[Londongirl]

Almost finished first packet of Femoston Conti and I feel MARVELLOUS! 

I have energy, my mood is lifted and what is kind of weird is that I suddenly feel so alert!  My hair is looking better and a few people have commented on how good I look. 

I pray it lasts ! 

[Bette]

Yay! 
That is brilliant news! 
Bette x