Hello and Welcome
As you rightly say, it is difficult to guauge whether your probs are meno-related or otherwise at the moment. When you start getting hot flushes mid-winter you'll have more of a clue
You dont say how old you are or whether you intend to return to work at some point.
I'm not on any kind of oral HRT atm, just Vagifem (though according to my very young GP the risks are just the same
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I'm sure somebody will be along soon to give you some more helpful advice about the Elleste. Meanwhile, it's always a good idea to follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Fresh fruit and veg are the obvious ones then enough calcium, protein and not too much carbs. What is your diet like? As it is the soft fruit season I am making lots of lovely smoothies with yoghurt atm. Makes sure I get my five a day. Not so easy in winter though I do buy the frozen packs of fruit from Tesco and use them instead. Salad time and also I love celery. I've wittered on a bit now. lol