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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: JillE68 on November 11, 2016, 08:19:45 PM

Title: new today
Post by: JillE68 on November 11, 2016, 08:19:45 PM

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed as menopausal 2 days ago, and I've been given HRT patches.  I had a hysterectomy a few years ago and now at 48 only have 1 ovary left in there, so clearly that's given up the ghost now ;D.  I've been having a few problems, night sweats, mood swings (or roller coasters would be a better description!) and I can now cry at the drop of a hat!
Looking forward to having a good look at the forum and talking to other who are going through similar things.
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Title: Re: new today
Post by: Annie0710 on November 11, 2016, 08:32:13 PM

 :welcomemm:



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Title: Re: new today
Post by: Dana on November 12, 2016, 12:06:53 AM

Hi Jill

In an odd kind of way you are one of the 'lucky' ones. Seeing as you've had a hyster, you won't have to go down the path of using progesterone, which for a lot of ladies is the tricky part of HRT.

You might need a do a few tweaks to your routine before things settle, but generally speaking women do well with the patches, and the good news is that there is now no longer any justification for doctors not prescribing estrogen long term.

Title: Re: new today
Post by: Hurdity on November 12, 2016, 05:44:38 PM

Hi JillE68

 :welcomemm: from me too

Yes - what Dana said :)

Hurdity x

Title: Re: new today
Post by: Dorothy on November 12, 2016, 09:44:55 PM

Hello & welcome!

Title: Re: new today
Post by: Taz2 on November 13, 2016, 07:03:29 PM

 :welcomemm:

Taz x  :D

Title: Re: new today
Post by: Kathleen on November 13, 2016, 07:45:55 PM

Hello  JillE68 and welcome to the forum.


You are in good company here and lots of help and support.

Wishing you well.

K.