Hi
I am 44 and suffering hot flushes up to 20 times a day for 4 months and no period since mid Jan. I have serious night sweats costing me maybe 1-2 hours of sleep waking up to 6 times in a night, overheated then chilled as soon as it passes for the same four months. Exhausting.
I have had similar symptoms last year and the year before for 2-6 weeks then it passed and my cycle resumed though not very regular.
I had not used contraception for the last 5 plus years with one miscarriage and no other pregnancies so realise this is beyond a long shot now.
Am I correct in thinking that if I have no contra-indications such as breast cancer risk that overall I would be an ideal candidate for HRT and that it would be pity to miss out on the potential benefits of this and pursue herbal remedies for the flushing?
I have seen two doctors, first in Feb and then the second this week. The first one wanted me to have blood tests three months apart so had first set in March which were inconclusive - and I can't bear to wait till mid June for the repeat as I am struggling.
Second suggested sage while waiting for the second blood test and also a varicose vein op to be out of the way then reconsider mid June.
I am not keen on trying herbal remedies as I feel that in thirty years time I might regret the lost years of hormones if my bones are suffering etc. But given the doctor suggested Sage aso m I missing something here?
Other symptoms are there such as reduced libido (possible more exhaustion related) and advancing prolapse (maybe not related don't know). Shorter fuse (again possible exhaustion related rather than strictly hormonal). Sorry for long post. Any guidance appreciated.
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Is my understanding correct - can anyone advise please
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WaterWorld · 05/05/2016 21:10
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