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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Pink68 on June 26, 2019, 08:48:32 PM

Title: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Pink68 on June 26, 2019, 08:48:32 PM: Hi I was just wondering if any of you ladies have taken hrt despite normal blood results for hormone test. I know blood results are unreliable but was wondering if anyone has started hrt and helped their symptoms.
Thanks x
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Smokey1234 on June 27, 2019, 01:45:10 PM: Hi Pink68

I've never had blood tests checked because as you say they are unreliable..

Most Docs go by symptoms.

Have you looked at the 34 Symptoms listed on site?

What symptoms are you having ? I may well be able to enlighten you on them.

Ann x
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Foxylady on June 27, 2019, 05:22:36 PM: pink68, yes I've been on HRT for 3+ months following 3 year of symptoms and 2 lots of normal FSH & LH bloods (now know they are unreliable and shouldn't be used as a diagnostic tool). I have had definate improvements in my symptoms, the only one still struggling with is sleep (recently changed HRT been on it for 2 weeks). Lots of info on here and other reliable websites re HRT and menopause, peri or otherwise.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Pink68 on June 27, 2019, 06:58:12 PM: Hi smokey1234, my periods are irregular, slight flushes, sweats, chills, thinning hair. Fatigue is horrendous , it just hits you like sheer exhaustion! Joint pain dry skin. The list goes on. Despite all these symptoms my bloods came back normal! One GP gave me hrt, the other said I didn't need it! So I got the prescription everol sequi, it's still sitting in the cupboard!😳😳
Don't know what to do. X
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: shrosphirelass on June 27, 2019, 07:33:06 PM: Like you I had a prescription for ages, before actually trying it and then only used half a patch for over 6 months. Also evorel sequi. I was very reluctant to take HRT but glad I did. I do have good days and bad ones but am generally much better than before I started it. I never had blood tests. Some doctors have very little expertise in the menopause and there is a legacy with some of worries about increased risk of breast cancer which makes them reluctant to prescribe. My doctor is great, but a practitioner at the surgery said to me "don't think you're getting HRT for headaches". I asked for a referral to a menoplause clinic and although it was over 30 miles away it was worth it as I got good advice. Good luck to you.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Pink68 on June 27, 2019, 07:35:56 PM: Thank you ladies, it's all very confusing. Shrosphirelass were your periods still regular or irregular ?
Foxylady can I ask what hrt you are on? X
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Foxylady on June 28, 2019, 07:54:45 PM: Pink68, Im on Everol 75mcg patches and Provera 5mg daily (oral), been on this for 2 weeks, Everol sequi before for 3 months.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: shrosphirelass on June 29, 2019, 06:43:51 PM: Quote from: Pink68 on June 27, 2019, 07:35:56 PM
Thank you ladies, it's all very confusing. Shrosphirelass were your periods still regular or irregular ?
Foxylady can I ask what hrt you are on? X

I was still having fairly regular periods though I was 56 at the time, so I'm guessing I was close to end of peri. Obviously don't know now as I have a withdrawal bleed, though I do get sharp lower pains in ovary region off and on for a day, which seem to fit in with when I would be ovulating.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Foxylady on June 29, 2019, 06:48:27 PM: Pink68 I would get your prescription and give it a trial for at least 3 months to see how you are, what have you to lose?? Much more to gain. Let us know how you get on. x
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Pink68 on June 30, 2019, 06:34:58 PM: Thanks ladies for all your helpful advice . X
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: jaycee on July 02, 2019, 10:00:40 AM: Dr Chris onThis morning talking about menopause now
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Foxylady on July 02, 2019, 06:20:17 PM: Did he say anything interesting? re Dr Chris.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: 7dwarfs on July 06, 2019, 06:02:58 PM: Quote from: Pink68 on June 27, 2019, 07:35:56 PM
Thank you ladies, it's all very confusing. Shrosphirelass were your periods still regular or irregular ?
Foxylady can I ask what hrt you are on? X

Hi pink68 , I'm still having fairly regular periods and am day 6 of starting femoston 1/10 hrt tablets . My blood tests were normal and tbh were just rule out any other underlying conditions.
My symptoms where horrendous ,but mostly my mood has been the worst. I've never felt so low in my life with no energy or enthusiasm for anything. I just couldn't see any joy in life despite having an amazing husband and kids. I just wanted to cry and hide away from everyone. My head felt full of darkness , it's the only way I can think to describe it. I do have other issues which I intend to try and deal with regarding sexual response but I am feeling better in myself after such a short time. I am so glad so far it's positive, I feel now I can deal better with the other stuff!
I feel the benefits of trying hrt far out way any risks... I feel like me for the first time in 18 months.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: jaycee on July 06, 2019, 06:53:32 PM: Foxylady, so sorry only just seen your post, i was in such a hurry to post about it i read it wrong, it was about v"manopause" lol, regarding men having chjanges in testosterone and how it affects them ::)
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: Foxylady on July 07, 2019, 09:07:24 AM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Jaycee - no problem. I see there is a programme on Thursday night about sleep.
Title: Re: Hrt and normal bloods
Post by: jaycee on July 08, 2019, 08:51:29 AM: Thank you .I will have a look at that programme, what channel is it on, although since going back on HRT i have slept much better,it was 4-5 hours at the most before