Hello!
Nice to meet you!
I thought I'd sign up for MM to see if there are any older women out there. I'm 69 and have been taking HRT for about 20 years. In my younger years I had severe PMS so it was no surprise when symptoms of the Menopause came around and were pretty debilitating (one of the unlucky ones I guess?)
The nurses at my surgery have been recommending I come off HRT due to my age and I have tried coming off a couple of times but all the symptoms just return. So, I was referred to a menopause clinic specialist who advised no need for me to stop HRT but changed the one I was on (Tibolone) to Estradiol patches, Utrogestan capsules and Vagifem pessaries. They seemed to be doing the job quite well and are less of a risk but lately Ive noticed I'm becoming stressed at the least thing, have mood swings, ie frustration, anger, low mood. My GP has suggested I try a low doze anti depressant but I'm not keen as I was on them a few years ago and had difficulty coming off them.
Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience or is able to offer any advice?
Thanks, CathyG.
