FabSwingers.com forum: Menopause

By *punk n gush OP Couple
29 weeks ago

deal

Ladies of a certain age will know the struggle of hrt been on evorel sequi patches for 6+ months and not finding them as effective as they were anyone had any luck with herbal remedies over medicine ones or medical ones that are better

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By *ympha LuxuriaWoman
23 weeks ago

La La Land

Bumping and bookmarking

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

There are a few threads in the swingers chat forum that might help x

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By *mmaleiaWoman
23 weeks ago

Trowbridge

Are you not up for changing hrt product? I changed from patches to gel & tablets & it’s doing it’s job so far!

Before I went on hrt, I think I tried everything Holland & Barrett had to offer, they didn’t work at all, I only went on hrt cause my rage outbursts were starting to scare me

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By *mbernectorCouple
23 weeks ago

Doncaster

I didn't get on with HRT but found Ashwaganda

Make sure you get a good quality one it's been fantastic xx

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By *affron40Woman
23 weeks ago

manchester

"Are you not up for changing hrt product? I changed from patches to gel & tablets & it’s doing it’s job so far!

Before I went on hrt, I think I tried everything Holland & Barrett had to offer, they didn’t work at all, I only went on hrt cause my rage outbursts were starting to scare me

How long was it before you noticed a difference with the gel? I changed a month ago and less emotional but my hot flushes are still horrific

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By *a LunaWoman
23 weeks ago

South Wales

Bookmarking. I was advised against HRT as there has been Cancer in my immediate family.

Was just given medication for my anxiety which has helped loads.

Anything else that can improve hot flushes etc I’m all ears!

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By *viatrixWoman
23 weeks ago

Redhill

I just keep getting brushed off at my GPs… not taken seriously 🥺😩

So no idea re HRT. I am struggling so much with the weight gain and the anxiety… no hot flushes or rage but wouldn’t be surprised if they were on their way! 😂😂😂

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By *luecarpyMan
23 weeks ago

rowtown

My wife’s hot flushes lasted about 3 months and her mood swings but the gel and the tablets helped out with them her sex drive has dropped but don’t know if that’s anything to do with the medication but it’s lovely to see her managing with the medication

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By *aizyWoman
23 weeks ago

west midlands

"Bookmarking. I was advised against HRT as there has been Cancer in my immediate family.

Was just given medication for my anxiety which has helped loads.

Anything else that can improve hot flushes etc I’m all ears! "

Same here can't use HRT because of cancer, but these hot flushes are driving me insane!

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
23 weeks ago

Wherever

I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

I'd had sepsis and a condition called portal vein thrombosis, so my gp had to contact my haemotologist and ask if it was safe for me to take HRT. Sadly not! A very low dose of Estrogel, which did absolutely nothing! Thankfully I already had a Mirena coil in, which did help a little. But the only advice I was given by the gp, was diet, exercise and links to a couple of websites! Bloody useless!

Sorry I haven't been able to provide any useful tips, but sending hugs to all you beautiful ladies. Stay strong, try to keep smiling

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By *anceAloneWoman
23 weeks ago

Adjacent to him

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference. "

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
23 weeks ago

Next Door

I follow "the hormone doctor" on TT.

Might be worth a nosey, I found what he says actually make sense.

He recommends supplements to take along side hrt as well.

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By *aseylee324Couple
23 weeks ago

Valley of Squinting Windows

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally "

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
23 weeks ago

Next Door

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally "

hrt can be taken in peri.

Progesterone tablet is taken for a part of the month ( or another way eg coil) and oestrogen every day.

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By *aseylee324Couple
23 weeks ago

Valley of Squinting Windows

What symptoms in particular are troubling you OP?

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
23 weeks ago

Wherever

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally "

I did challenge them both, as I am also under gyno team for endometriosis. I don’t like being patronised and it felt like it was what they were doing. I have an appointment coming in August so I’m gearing myself up for the “conversation”.

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By *viatrixWoman
23 weeks ago

Redhill

I didn’t know you could be advised against HRT because of cancer in family… both my parents died of cancer.

I was told that Menomood from Holland&Barret is good for the mood swings but for me personally- it has St John’s Wort and I don’t get on with that herb. It also interferes with some medication so I wouldn’t take it without checking with a doctor first.

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By *anceAloneWoman
23 weeks ago

Adjacent to him

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally

Good for you. Good luck

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
23 weeks ago

Wherever

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally

hrt can be taken in peri.

Progesterone tablet is taken for a part of the month ( or another way eg coil) and oestrogen every day.

That’s one of my options and I’m going to try to get it.

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
23 weeks ago

Wherever

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally

Good for you. Good luck"

Thank you

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By *ebauchery DivineWoman
23 weeks ago

Down in Dickleburgh Drive

Hey ladies! I think the balance app may be helpful for some of you, it's developed by DR Louise Newson. You can track symptoms that can be printed off so you can go armed with proof of your symptoms to the GP.

Oh you absolutely can have HRT when you're still having periods, I've been prescribed gel and tablets by my consultant and I'm 38.

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By *viatrixWoman
23 weeks ago

Redhill

Those of you on full-on menopause (no periods) - have you found that the HRT is making you bleed irregularly again?

It’s the only bit about menopause I am enjoying, the lack of periods!

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference. "

I still have periods and have been on HRT for almost a year now. I’m perimenopause.

HRT has sorted insomnia, irritability, brain fogginess, forgetfulness, weight gain, anxiety, hot flushes, and vaginal dryness for me.

Don’t give up trying to get on HRT.

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By *luefire2Couple
23 weeks ago

just somewhere around here

"I’m currently at my wits end.

Apparently can’t have HRT as I still have regular periods but will be storming GP office until I have any relief.

I do take currently:

Omega 3

Vitamin D

Magnesium complex

Rescue Remedy

Health&Her Menopause (currently green label but I think blue was better)

Spatone for iron.

What I don’t currently take, as I ran out a few weeks ago, is evening primrose oil and I’ve noticed I feel significantly worse, especially the hot flushes are out of control!

I’m convinced oil was helping with that so I ordered it again and hope to see the difference.

I'm not oversharing in here but saying you can't have HRT in perimenopause is total bollocks and outdated

I'd challenge your doctor personally

hrt can be taken in peri.

Progesterone tablet is taken for a part of the month ( or another way eg coil) and oestrogen every day.

Yes it can be taken in peri-menopause!! Doctors will fob you off! Also, they will day you are depressed and give you anti depressents.....it is all so messed up!!! Get more than one opinion, don't rely on yout GP.

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