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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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I was in peri for nearly 4 years, with blood tests confirmed and I only needed generic menopause supplements to abate my symptoms. This year however has seen me slip into full menopause, I'm waiting on blood tests for confirmation and then I can consider HRT or not

For those on HRT did it help your symptoms...

My hair loss, thinning skin, tearfullness and volcano body temp are my worst ones, the rest are manageable

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am on HRT in a pump gel form. It has helped me with all of my menopause symptoms. It's been a little life saver for me.

NBVN x

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Folic acid/methyl folate is good for thinning hair/hair loss.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Hi

I am on HRT in a pump gel form. It has helped me with all of my menopause symptoms. It's been a little life saver for me.

NBVN x"

Thanks lovely, I'll have a look x

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Was weirdly going to pop this on here today, so I've kind of piggy backed your thread. This I found really interesting about the menopause.

https://youtu.be/NOTZZxhQw9Y

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Folic acid/methyl folate is good for thinning hair/hair loss."

Thanks

I've got that in my supplements, I’ll have a look at the dosage

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Was weirdly going to pop this on here today, so I've kind of piggy backed your thread. This I found really interesting about the menopause.

https://youtu.be/NOTZZxhQw9Y"

Thanks lovely x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It definitely helped all those things.

There is a big stigma on taking hrt, from the point of view of ‘we shouldn’t need it”, we do, it can help prevent dementia, bone loss and heart disease later in life, and also because there’s so little understanding around women’s health, and hrt in general. The inadequate research showing the breast cancer risks has been widely discredited now, but has left it’s mark.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"I was in peri for nearly 4 years, with blood tests confirmed and I only needed generic menopause supplements to abate my symptoms. This year however has seen me slip into full menopause, I'm waiting on blood tests for confirmation and then I can consider HRT or not

For those on HRT did it help your symptoms...

My hair loss, thinning skin, tearfullness and volcano body temp are my worst ones, the rest are manageable"

Hello lovely, I was the same as you this year until I started HRT patches. I feel like a new woman!

Please don't suffer, just get on the meds. I'll drop you a message with my number if you want to chat more about it. Xx

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"It definitely helped all those things.

If a man was castrated you wouldn't think twice about giving him testosterone. That quote really did make me see HRT in a different way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m on patches

, they work for me and I’ve been taking HRT since I was 36

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I have been without sex for 2.5 years because it’s like someone had turned a switch off inside me. A lot of things also have happened that put me in that mind state but I know the menopause is a huge factor.

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

Both

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

"Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

Both

Thank you, that’s good to know. I’ve avoided taking HRT up to now, might be time to investigate it a bit more then x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went into surgical menopause nearly 4 years ago and the first few months were hard. Hot flushes are my main symptoms now and tiredness but the hrt does help enormously. Took me a long time to get the type and dosage right though x

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

"I went into surgical menopause nearly 4 years ago and the first few months were hard. Hot flushes are my main symptoms now and tiredness but the hrt does help enormously. Took me a long time to get the type and dosage right though x"

Yeah I do over think about how it could make me feel worse because my mum was the same, she was unbearable for a time… I don’t want to be like that… trial and error I guess xx

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By *not123Couple
over a year ago

sp1

Been on hrt for pass 4 months because doing 12 hour shift plus no sleep due to night sweats I was getting exhausted plus very bad brain fog couldn't concentrate felt I was going mad . But after few weeks on hrt sweats went and head cleared . I'm on patches n tablets at mo

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By *not123Couple
over a year ago

sp1

"Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

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My Libido has got higher with menopause.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

It didn't really affect my libido, it was more of a case of I was so down on myself, that I had no self confidence. But I'm back to my happy self, now & having more sex than ever.

I'm told it can affect people in that way, though, so I'd definitely look into it. Good luck xx

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

"Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

Both

My Libido has got higher with menopause. "

Really?

I feel like I drew a bloody short straw then because mine has dropped off a cliff!!

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By *orkshireDrifterMan
over a year ago

Nafferton, nr Driffield.

I listened to a very interesting piece on 'Womans Hour's a few weeks ago and it seems, allegedly, that most GP's know little about it.

The range of mis-diagnosed conditions, if true, were manifold.

We guys get it easy compared to our ladies.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I listened to a very interesting piece on 'Womans Hour's a few weeks ago and it seems, allegedly, that most GP's know little about it.

The range of mis-diagnosed conditions, if true, were manifold.

We guys get it easy compared to our ladies....."

It’s so true. Gp training falls woefully short, on something that will affect approximately 50% of the population.

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By *not123Couple
over a year ago

sp1

"Can I ask generally, how has the menopause affected your libido?

I’ve recently been meeting someone who I really really like, totally floats my boat, so I’ve kind of re-engaged again. Does HRT help with the libido aspect or just the shitty symptoms?

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My Libido has got higher with menopause.

Really?

I feel like I drew a bloody short straw then because mine has dropped off a cliff!! "

Bloody frustrating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started hrt about 18 months ago and it was a game changer I'm on the gel tablets and testosterone. I suffered for years and kept being being told it was depression!!! I moved house so had to change my doctors and got a brilliant doctor who listened to me and sent me to a menopause specialist, I've been off the anti depressants for 17 months and all good. However I do get one bad week a month just like you do before a period even though I haven't had one for 15 years!!

I'd recommend hrt to any lady.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been on hrt for a few years now, they certainly helped with the night sweats. I still get brain fog and fatigue, but on a new vitamin regime that I hope helps. I’m on the tablets, my libido is high x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

Out of the blue came the symptoms of the menopause...sweats, being emotional and a feeling of being out of control. I did not like it, one bit.

It was a really miserable time. Best thing I ever did was to seek HRT treatment and it worked a treat. 3 1/2 yrs later I'm still on it.

Best wishes for finding what works for you. It is such a relief when you do x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I started hrt about 18 months ago and it was a game changer I'm on the gel tablets and testosterone. I suffered for years and kept being being told it was depression!!! I moved house so had to change my doctors and got a brilliant doctor who listened to me and sent me to a menopause specialist, I've been off the anti depressants for 17 months and all good. However I do get one bad week a month just like you do before a period even though I haven't had one for 15 years!!

I'd recommend hrt to any lady.

As if going through menopause isn't bad enough, to have it misdiagnosed well, that must have been just terrible! Glad that you got a good doctor...eventually x

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

Think I need to get my shit together and speak to my GP….I feel a bit more relaxed about asking for HRT after reading some of these comments… I guess it’s worth a punt just to get my life back!

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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Thanks everyone its been very helpful xxx

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Think I need to get my shit together and speak to my GP….I feel a bit more relaxed about asking for HRT after reading some of these comments… I guess it’s worth a punt just to get my life back! "

For me that is just what it felt like...getting mine back on track.

Good luck with it xx

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Ask if your surgery has a GP or HCP who is familiar with Menopause…. It’s a must!

Make sure the HRT youre prescribed fits your symptoms - there are dozens of different ones in patches, tablets, pessaries, gels,

Preserve! It takes a few months for the medication to settle into your rthym

If it doesn’t feel right go back and get it changed!

Says she who regularly discusses Menopause with GPs

Thankfully … menopause seems to have done it’s bit and gone and I have very few symptoms and nothing dramatic

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

For me that is just what it felt like...getting mine back on track.

Good luck with it xx"

Yeah I really need too give it a shot I reckon.

Thank you x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Ask if your surgery has a GP or HCP who is familiar with Menopause…. It’s a must!

Make sure the HRT youre prescribed fits your symptoms - there are dozens of different ones in patches, tablets, pessaries, gels,

Preserve! It takes a few months for the medication to settle into your rthym

If it doesn’t feel right go back and get it changed!

Says she who regularly discusses Menopause with GPs

Thankfully … menopause seems to have done it’s bit and gone and I have very few symptoms and nothing dramatic "

How long was you on medication for, DC?

I hope my symptoms disappear like that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ask if your surgery has a GP or HCP who is familiar with Menopause…. It’s a must!

Make sure the HRT youre prescribed fits your symptoms - there are dozens of different ones in patches, tablets, pessaries, gels,

Preserve! It takes a few months for the medication to settle into your rthym

If it doesn’t feel right go back and get it changed!

Says she who regularly discusses Menopause with GPs

Thankfully … menopause seems to have done it’s bit and gone and I have very few symptoms and nothing dramatic

How long was you on medication for, DC?

I hope my symptoms disappear like that!"

You can stay on hrt for life now apparently

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

"Ask if your surgery has a GP or HCP who is familiar with Menopause…. It’s a must!

Make sure the HRT youre prescribed fits your symptoms - there are dozens of different ones in patches, tablets, pessaries, gels,

Preserve! It takes a few months for the medication to settle into your rthym

If it doesn’t feel right go back and get it changed!

Says she who regularly discusses Menopause with GPs

Thankfully … menopause seems to have done it’s bit and gone and I have very few symptoms and nothing dramatic "

I appreciate that advice, my GP us actually pretty decent, she had said to me before that I shouldn’t ignore it… mainly after I nearly killed myself driving the wrong way down a dual carriageway during an episode of brain fog

Totally shit myself because I’ve never had an accident in my life, I didn’t feel right and narrowly avoided a head on collision with a lorry… the brain fog for me is the worst part… I’m very alert generally but some days I feel like I’m losing my bloody marbles

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Ask if your surgery has a GP or HCP who is familiar with Menopause…. It’s a must!

Make sure the HRT youre prescribed fits your symptoms - there are dozens of different ones in patches, tablets, pessaries, gels,

Preserve! It takes a few months for the medication to settle into your rthym

If it doesn’t feel right go back and get it changed!

Says she who regularly discusses Menopause with GPs

Thankfully … menopause seems to have done it’s bit and gone and I have very few symptoms and nothing dramatic

How long was you on medication for, DC?

I hope my symptoms disappear like that!

You can stay on hrt for life now apparently "

Oh wow! That's something I never knew and kind of reassuring.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in early menopause at 35 due to a hysterectomy back in June. I started my HRT a month ago,I'm using patches on a low dose at the moment and I'm not seeing any side effects as of yet. My libido is through the rough at the minute though not that the other half is complaining

I was really worried with the surgery and HRT I would have issues getting back into action with the dryness, less sensitivity and other side effects etc from it but its the complete opposite it's better xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also forgot to mention I'm still getting hot flushes but not as often, think I just need to find the right balance of the treatment as they started me off on the lowest dose xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been peri menopausal for the last 3 years but not many symptoms as the doctor told me to stay on the pill for a few more years or so. I'm dreading having to come off it as menopause will probably hit me with a sledgehammer by that time x

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

HRT is the best thing ever

Was perimenopausal for about 10 years before my periods finally stopped. I had hot flushes, low energy and serious brain fog - not helped by thyroid problems that needed sorting first.

The first HRT I tried didn't agree with me, I bled for nearly 2 months. The alternative had me feeling human within 2 or 3 weeks.

No hot flushes, more energy and my brain works properly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been peri menopausal for the last 3 years but not many symptoms as the doctor told me to stay on the pill for a few more years or so. I'm dreading having to come off it as menopause will probably hit me with a sledgehammer by that time x"

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?"

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x"

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For those on HRT did it help your symptoms...

My hair loss, thinning skin, tearfullness and volcano body temp are my worst ones, the rest are manageable"

My GP said it is absolutely for those symptoms (and dryness too) .. Worth booking in for a chat with your GP

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over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks "

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

Sorry to hear that

I’ve had the whole lot out now.

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over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

Sorry to hear that

I’ve had the whole lot out now. "

I was given that option but as they're in my uterus, that would have to come out too. I'm not keen on that and it would mean having to tell my parents because of the hospital stay x

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

You can take HRT for as long as you and your GP decide you need it.

I tried patches (that didn’t stick, came off in the shower, looked like a badge of honour with no honour and didn’t do what it said on the tin)

I settled with Premique low dose but then I had a Mirena coil fitted to stop severe bleeding. By the time it was removed two years later (my consultant agreed that time limit to ensure it could still be removed) my menopausal symptoms had almost disappeared.

I never suffered hot flushes except when I drank alcohol…. It’s a trigger

My only symptom now is weight gain, change in skin from oestrogen depletion and the rest is just ….. old age starting to kick in !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You can take HRT for as long as you and your GP decide you need it.

I tried patches (that didn’t stick, came off in the shower, looked like a badge of honour with no honour and didn’t do what it said on the tin)

I never suffered hot flushes except when I drank alcohol…. It’s a trigger

My only symptom now is weight gain, change in skin from oestrogen depletion and the rest is just ….. old age starting to kick in !

I have two things to say. You look absolutely incredible and you're not old x

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"You can take HRT for as long as you and your GP decide you need it.

I tried patches (that didn’t stick, came off in the shower, looked like a badge of honour with no honour and didn’t do what it said on the tin)

I never suffered hot flushes except when I drank alcohol…. It’s a trigger

My only symptom now is weight gain, change in skin from oestrogen depletion and the rest is just ….. old age starting to kick in !

I have two things to say. You look absolutely incredible and you're not old x"

awe thank you

I appreciate that x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

Sorry to hear that

I’ve had the whole lot out now.

I was given that option but as they're in my uterus, that would have to come out too. I'm not keen on that and it would mean having to tell my parents because of the hospital stay x"

I hear you, although I will say; best thing I’ve done, and I was only in one night.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

Sorry to hear that

I’ve had the whole lot out now.

I was given that option but as they're in my uterus, that would have to come out too. I'm not keen on that and it would mean having to tell my parents because of the hospital stay x

I hear you, although I will say; best thing I’ve done, and I was only in one night."

Were you in any pain afterwards?

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over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

Sorry to hear that

I’ve had the whole lot out now.

I was given that option but as they're in my uterus, that would have to come out too. I'm not keen on that and it would mean having to tell my parents because of the hospital stay x

I hear you, although I will say; best thing I’ve done, and I was only in one night.

Were you in any pain afterwards?"

Shall I pm?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just want to know why it’s not the womenopause …

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over a year ago

Would it be worth changing to hrt instead?

I really don't know as the thing I as I have fibroids too and apparently staying on the pill is keeping them from bleeding x

Oh I had them too. Womens health sucks

Tell me about it! I cried all day when I found out

Sorry to hear that

I’ve had the whole lot out now.

I was given that option but as they're in my uterus, that would have to come out too. I'm not keen on that and it would mean having to tell my parents because of the hospital stay x

I hear you, although I will say; best thing I’ve done, and I was only in one night.

Were you in any pain afterwards?

Shall I pm? "

I've pm you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just want to know why it’s not the womenopause …"

Meno- pause.. end of menstruation

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