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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: moonbeam121167 on August 27, 2021, 05:50:38 PM

Title: HRT
Post by: moonbeam121167 on August 27, 2021, 05:50:38 PM

Hi all

been on 2mg estrogen only hrt for years , about 9 yrs in total and been great but I am putting on alot of weight, suffering a real bad back, feeling very tired all the time, question I was asking is is it worth me a 54yrs old to start reducing my HRT to 1mg.

Title: Re: HRT
Post by: CLKD on August 27, 2021, 06:01:28 PM

When did U have a full blood count, thyroid function and VitD tests?  It mayB that you need to up the HRT rather than dropping it? 

Title: Re: HRT
Post by: moonbeam121167 on August 27, 2021, 06:05:02 PM

Cosh years ago, do you think going to see a GP would be a start.

Title: Re: HRT
Post by: CLKD on August 27, 2021, 06:35:29 PM

How much weight have you put on, has it been gradual or suddenly?

Getting a home monitor blood pressure test kit might be a start.  Taking BP - best of 3 - at the same time daily, making a note to take to your GP.  DH has white coat syndrome which means his BP flies hi in the surgery!

How long as appt.s to C a GP at your Surgery, perhaps ring to find out.  A blood test can be taken by the phlebotomist ........... in the mean time, keep a note of your symptoms?