Hi there, I'm a new member. Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Could do with some advice re water retention. Seems to have started since my periods stopped a yr ago. Leading up to menopause have had quite a few problems over the yrs on & off with joint pain, palpitations, reflux, won't go into them all now! At the moment hate the discomfort of the water retention & get it everywhere - face, arms, feet but particularly bad in abdomen & thighs. Has been pretty consistent over the past yr. Am fairly healthy, active, not overweight but want to get back to the gym & lose a few pounds. My diet could prob be better - less sugar & salt.
I know hormones are causing this but feel like it's never going to end! I wondered if HRT patches would help but have read that HRT cause bloating & water retention too? Would appreciate any advice thanks