Hi Sammiejane
I gained nearly two stone in peri menopause. I am now post meno, I started taking Femoston Conti last may. I have lost a stone and a half. But I am sure that it is different for others depending on which HRT they are on and if it suits them.
I have been thinking about stopping but I have a appointment with the doctor next week to discuss.
I am not sleeping very well at all. I was made redundant before Christmas so I am looking for work but with lack of sleep I am not functioning too well and have had enough. I have tried all sorts herbal, sleeping tabs, mindfulness but to no avail. On a good night I get four hours sleep.
I know I am rambling from your question but seeing a lot of posts from ladies on the forum who are in the same boat.
To be honest I would rather gain a few pounds then have this sleep deprivation. But 'that's my view. This meno lark is rubbish and I feel for all of you having to go through with it. I have just finished a book which referred to a character going through the change as a lunatic, it was written in the fifties but it did take me back a bit.
Sending hugs xxx