I've a question for anyone who might know... is bio identical hrt made from herbal remedies like yam and soya, or it is a pharmaceutical product? Which is best? Not sure I'm keen to have a herbal remedy, but can't find anything except herbal bio identical hrt is available in Ireland.
Looking for recommendations for where I can be prescribed non herbal bio identical hrt prescriptions, like oestrogen gel, in Ireland. The only preparation of hrt is systemic pills, or yam based creams from 'alternative' (and expensive private) clinics, like Gluck. Has anyone had a perscription for non herbal bio identical hrt in Ireland?
My GP says that oestrogen gel isn't available for perscription here, that the IMB hasn't approved it, and am wondering if any Irish women have got around that? Is there a gynae consultant who can circumvent the Irish medical board rules by having a clinic based in the uk as well as the ROI? Or did you have to go and get a perscription in the uk?
Fwiw, I'm 48 have about a hot flash every 20 minutes or so, could nap for the EU and am snappy as hell, bones and joints ache. Gone off exercise completely except walking as I don't seem to recover: just exhausted.
I've anovulatory cycles, mild spotting and alternating with heavy clotty periods, getting less regular.
I have got an on and off again ovarian and also uterine fluid filled cysts as well, and acne just to add to the fun. I'm oestrogen dominant and felt absolutely fantastic when I was pregnant. I build muscle quickly so know I have higher end of testosterone, but that seems to be going down and find it more difficult to look toned. I am getting more of a tummy. All bloods came back normal for thyroid. I have a healthy diet.
Any advice?
Is real bio identical HRT a pharmaceutical product and the herbal stuff just quackery?
Any Irish women out there who have managed to side step the ridiculous rules and get a perscription?
PMs welcome.
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Bio identical hrt and prescription in Republic of Ireland
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Dorje · 20/04/2016 01:46
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