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[Jacksfullofaces]

This loony preacher turned up and went on about the evils of HRT and fornication so I had a bit of fun 
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[juliamd]

Oh sounds like i missed a load of fun then
poppinsxx

[nelly63]

Can someone please help me, i am new here so dont know if i am in the right part. I am supposed to be taking Hrt but i am just so scared to, i have just realised i have a myrena coil and realised it is giving me some hormones and i am supposed to take the others to balance them out. ITS REALLY WORRYING ME , should i have the coil taken out? am i at risk of cancer because i am only recieving the hormones from the coil? HELP i have had the coil 5 years previously of menopause then after early menopause a year or so with the new coil. I am 45.

[nelly63]

Hi there, I am supposed to be doing the elleste solo mx 80 patch, but im so very confused, apparently 3years ago i had a blood test which said i was menopausal, but i was not told, another gp told me my lack of periods was because my mum was dying. Then last year one gp looked back in the notes and said i had been post menopausal for a while. I was getting palpitations and feeling dizzy then. I smell so horrible, i have never ever had  a sweaty smell but i bathe and its back again and i am soaking wet.  I just cant find the confidence to put that patch on and i am scared it will make me put weight on, i am immobile and have put on 4 stones this last year i feel so depressed and miserable.

[Jacksfullofaces]

Hi Nelly
The chances of getting breast cancer from using HRT rise from 44 women in 1000 not using it to 45 users in 1000 that are using it. The statistic is meaningless. Go and slap on that patch
  Jacksfullofaces

[nelly63]

Hi docs not very supportive, i had a spinal op, and not recovered well after op was not done right so need another major op.

[Jacksfullofaces]

Nelly
HRT doesn't make you gain weight long term. Some women gain for a short time due to fluid retention. Have you got a physiotherapist to help with your lack of mobility?
I can't walk very far due to Ehlers -Danlos Syndrome but I haven't gained weight.
Are you on any other medication as steroids for example can cause weight gain.
 Jacksfullofaces

[Jacksfullofaces]

Tht is quite a mixture of mood altering medication along with the analgesics. Tramadol and Gabapentin both cause dizzinness.
   Jacksfullofaces

[tinaK]

I am quite new to this site and have posted the info on the newbie forum but after reading the posts on here thought l should post....My orginal Quote was

Hello My name is Tina l am 48 

When l was 43 started getting real bad dizzy spells with hot flushes would put me of my feet for couple of days at a time only every once in a while to start with was told at first that it was to do with my ears this contiued for couple of years. The spells started to get more frequent Gp no help. Went back  saw a different Gp when l was having one of the episodes had a blood test  came back showing that my estrogen levels where very low was sent to menopause clinic.

 Had more tests and was told l was having early menopause. Testerone level was low as well,low libido,tired snappy hotflushes night sweats with servere dizzyness. To start with was put on mirena coil and elleste solo but put on weight, bloating, didn't get on with mirena so after 6mths decided to have it out lost half a stone within 2wks...

Put on elleste duo tabs to start with but bloating was a problem and bleeding

was then put on patches after trying 2 types stuck with them my symtoms did get under control  but patches gave me a skin reaction l started to bloat again and my weight crept up to 11st 3lbs. Can't really blame that all on Hrt wasn't as active as could have been though  l do eat healthy, decided to come off to see how l coped with out and to see if it would help me loose weight. So in FEb stoped and started taking menopace and joined ww lost 18lbs. Didn't have any menopausal symtoms.

In this time my periods had got heavy and more frequent and lasting 18 days then 2wks and start again flooding as well.

In sept hubby noticed a lump in my belly Gp also noticed when having routine check it turned out to be a fibroid 18wk preg size (large melon) and on Nov 5th had a TAH/BSO hysterectomy to remove it so l am now experencing surgical menopause. Have been having mild flushes but over the last 2 days they have increased yesterday think my body caught on that my ovaries were missing.
Hot flushes tearful, Bit Grizzly bear ,hairloss etc...

Really scared in case the dizzy spells come back  Just want to get to a place where l am me and not in shut down mode. l know its early days but hopefullly this time l can find the right meds whether Natural or Hrt . I  have spoken to Consultant about hrt with the thought of trying gel or nasel spray and testotrone  but undecided
Cant go on Hrt anyway till l get the all clear from the Histology report from op.
So have taken some soya Insoflavones to see if this helps relive symtoms.


On monday got letter back from Consultant and womb and fibroid was benign given ok to go on hrt started today Oestradose given the low dose to take but can increase if l feel the need.
has anyone else been on this and did it effect your weight at all as l dont what to put on what l have just lost if l can help it Gp said it might effect it so watching my diet and am getting a bit more mobile after the op up to 30 mins now walking which is quiet good for 4 wks post op so l am told.
been reading through your post on here feel 75% sure l am doing the right thing as this time no progesterone which caused the side effects l had before.
hubby not sure asked me this moring if my side effects where that bad and maybe to wait. thats made me indesisive not sure oh well...



all the best tina 

[Taz2]

Hi Tina - what a relief to know that everything was benign 

As for Oestrodose - I must admit this is not one I have heard of so not sure if it is very new. What does the leaflet say, which comes with it, about weight gain?

I think that you are doing the right thing to at least give it a try but can understand how you do not wish to put on weight again. It is a case of weighing (!) up your current symptoms and, if you really do feel rotten without HRT, then give it a try. With me it seems to be the progesterone which gives me the  symptoms so hopefully you will be much better with just the oestrogen only.

Let us know how you get on.

Love Taz x

[tinaK]

Hi taz

Its oestrogel (estradiol) thats what l was hoping that without the progesterone it would be ok . another lady using it puts her weight done to the oestrogel.

but will see how l do with being more active and following ww programe.. 

it is a relief to know everything is ok after op.

been to the hosp this afternoon to see dermatolagist? as have small patch of skin on my nose that wont heal , had it frozen couple years ago but its come back.

been told its sun damage and given some cancer cream to put on to kill the cells that aren't behaving have to use for three weeks hopefully this should clear it up
If not one thing its another.

Will let you know what happens with both things

Have a nice evening going to watch daughter sing at a NSPCC Christmas concert tonight my first big trip out got hubbys work do tomorrow will have to pace my self
        
Love Tina_anne:   

[Cazikins]

Hi Tina,
I tried to reply to this a few days ago but I kept losing the connection so here I go again.

I tried oestrogel for a short time. I was on patches but after several months I came out in a bad rash. My doctor thought it could be the adhesive  so I gave the gel a go. It didn't help as I had the same reaction, itchy dry skin on my upper arms. The doctor seems to think I am allergic to estragen full stop  .

As for putting on wait, well I have been on HRT for over 18 months & have gone from 10 1/2 stone to nearly 12. I did come off it altogether for about 10 weeks in August to see how I got on. I was hoping to shed some pounds but it stayed put (around my tummy).

But we are all different & react differently to different medications so you maybe ok. East sensibly & do regular exercise (unlike lazy old me).

Good luck & keep us posted with your progress.

Love Cazikins x
 

[juju]

I have had really good results from HRT.Unfortunately I have been on almost 3 years and will be 55 next year,so my GP who I get on with very well....and is female and probably late 50's...has said that after this next six month batch I need to attempt to wean off it .The thought is terrifying.It has been my life saver.She says that after 5 years of hrt or once you are 55 the risk of breast cancer increases a lot.She also said that breast cancer is so common now that its impossible to tell if it does.I will have to try easing off it but I will object strongly if I go straight back to the way I was.HRT has enabled me to carry on working and live a relatively normal life!

[Jacksfullofaces]

Juju
Check out the website of Professor John Studd. He is a leading expert in the Uk and he disputes the idea that hrt should be restricted for five years.
Many Gps are instructed by the primary care trusts into getting patients off hrt after five years (partly a financial incentive). The statistics for breast cancer don't really alter much from hrt usage (the incidence of breast cancer rises from age and life style) but often skewed information is given to Gps.
Why don't you ask for a specialist opinion?
Often you will find that the view will differ from that of the Gp and your doctor might have her mind put at rest.
             Jacksfullofaces

[juju]

Hi have had a good look and will see what happens....as I said I have six months worth.I think I have probably been the most successfull hrt woman ever.No negatives.And I have just finished work.....10and half hours,constantly on my feet.I will certainly stand my ground.When I mentioned this website to my gp she said that mostly it is women with probs or who dont get on with hrt who post here. Could be right.I hardly come here now as it has made such a massive difference.I was a wreck two or three years ago.