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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: CrispyChick on May 21, 2024, 09:17:37 AM

Title: Chemical menopause
Post by: CrispyChick on May 21, 2024, 09:17:37 AM

I am reluctant to put this up - for fear of being out off even more. But I think I'd benefit from information.

Please try and be positive -- if you have some experience to add.  :)

I'm 48 now. Been living through hell for 7 years. I'm now getting worse not better. I have no low E symptoms. Instead I am severely struggling with hormonal fluctuations/ estrogen highs and lows. Every single day.

I feel so ill. Not functioning. Barely eating.

I'm now looking at chemical menopause to shut down the fluctuations. My GP is supportive. Awaiting gynae appointment.

I'm scared.

I'll launch straight into meno symptoms.

Do you need to add back hrt at my age??? What if I can't tolerate any add back?

Thanks so much. Xxx

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: CLKD on May 21, 2024, 10:02:09 AM

MayB your GP should be referring U to a dedicated menopause clinic because Gynaes often don't have a clue about peri-menopause.

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: Nas on May 21, 2024, 11:31:11 AM

 Agree with CLKD.
Definitely seek out a menopause specialist because you can’t guarantee the gynaecologist you see, will have the knowledge to answer your questions.

Are you looking at injections to shut down your ovaries? Or a hysterectomy? Either of these would probably stop the fluctuations. Then you may experience symptoms of no little to no oestrogen. This could happen immediately or take a few weeks.

Gather as much knowledge as you can, so you are able to make an informed decision. X

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: Penguin on May 21, 2024, 11:52:10 AM

I have no experience of chemical menopause but, if your issue is the huge spikes of estrogen that youve spoken about previously, then perhaps going down to zero and being able to add small controlled amounts back in may be worth a shot. Is it easily reversible if it doesn't work out?

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: Taz2 on May 21, 2024, 12:12:42 PM

I think there's an article on this in the weekly newsletter.

Taz x

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: CrispyChick on May 21, 2024, 12:50:16 PM

Thanks folks. Will check out the newsletter  :)

The gynae is a meno specialist. Hand picked and paid for! I've been to the NHS meno clinic before - take the pill they said. Try them all. I have. No further forward.

Yes. I believe it is reversible.

I can see from my searches on prostrap or zoladex, some members have had this. Hopefully they'll be along.  :-\

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: CrispyChick on May 21, 2024, 01:07:13 PM

Where do you find the newsletter???

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: Dotty on May 21, 2024, 03:27:44 PM

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a60825356/julianna-margulies-menopause/

Hi i found my email about the newsletter and this is the link to the article it mentions.

Title: Re: Chemical menopause
Post by: CrispyChick on May 21, 2024, 03:52:35 PM

Thanks dotty x