Hello, I'm so glad I found this forum, there seem to be some very knowledgeable people here. Went to the doctors this morning and prescibed Everel patches (50 micrograms estradiol 170 norethisterone). It says it is for those who haven't had a period for 18months. I am still having them so think this may not suitable. Age 57, periods a bit irregular, disturbed sleep, permanently tired, fed up, emotional and short-tempered, zero libido, not interested in doing the things I used to enjoy (I mean non-libido related things!). I am normally quite cheerful and even-tempered - or at least I was.
Should I take the Everal now as I am still cycling? I suggested estrogel/utrogestan/testim as suggested by Prof Studd but was prescribed HRT anyway.
I have an appointment in a month with a GP who apparently knows more about it than the one I saw, and I have the option then to be referred to a menopause clinic at the local hospital. What treatment should I ask for?
I need to wee more often and sometimes leak - is this Peri related?