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[precious4]

First again ty for add im 52 an over the last few yrs my life has been changeing...finally got a blood test back a mth ago saying im peri my moods arnt as bad an the crying ay the drop of a hat has stopped..but now im flushing aches nervous an have headaches an what feels like pressure behinde my eyes an kneck pain..sleep is off an on..bleeding can go mths without then wham..i also has yucky tastes in my mouth an anxiety bad at cycle time..finding this site has settled me alittle...just wanting to know the best approach as in aus from wat Dr has told me we really dont do hrt anymore due to cancer link...so am confused as to what i can try from chemist to help me cope alittle better..lol this not helping my state of confusion =-O
    any help be gd thanks juli

[Taz2]

Hi precious4 - lovely to have you with us.

You say that your Doc has told you that in Aus they don't do HRT anymore. I think you have been fibbed to. You have a Menopausal Society over there which does mention HRT so don't be put off. http://www.menopause.org.au/for-women

It sounds as if you would benefit from some HRT which is usually great at getting rid of flushes and aching. Your lack of sleep is probably contributing to your headaches and neck pain too not to mention your "state of confusion".

Taz x 

[Dancinggirl]

Hi and welcome precious4
You have been fobbed off by your doctor - the cancer risk below the age of 60 is extremely small but the benefits of HRT for the bones and heart for the long term are extremely good.  HRT is now considered the appropriate treatment for your meno symptoms.
Have a look at the info on this site and the NHS website where the new guidelines are clearly set out - print them off if need to show your GP and basically insist you try HRT to see if it helps.
Dg x

[Taz2]

Good advice from Dancinggirl. Maybe the Australian authorities see it differently though so hopefully there will be information on the Australian Menopause Society site too. Don't give up precious4

Taz x

[precious4]

Thanks guys lol..carnt giv up have grandkids an kids that rely on me...i have my days an some days dont even want to get outta bed ...but thankfully the kids make getting up wrth while lol even the days they drive me mad