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To ask about your experience (good & bad) on HRT?

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TwoGrubbySlippers · 29/04/2023 23:05

To ask for your experience taking HRT. I've recently been prescribed progesterone cream and DHEA pessaries from a private clinic specialising in menopause and woman's hormone health. I've not started taking them yet. I'm quite anxious about potential side effects - mainly weight gain as I've heard many women complain how they instantly put on weight after starting HRT.

A bit more info

I am 42. Since turning 40 I've noticed the following - none of which I ever considered would be due to peri-menopause until I read a few posts on here from Women who had similar symptoms.

  • intense rage
  • anxiety
  • night sweats (I stink!)
  • dry flakey skin
  • brain fog (I do have ADHD, but it's got worse)
  • shorter periods
  • leaking wee before I get to the toilet
  • vaginal soreness after sex
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Gladlynot · 29/04/2023 23:20

My peri symptoms were horrendous but I didn’t bother seeing the GP as I was on a waiting list for a hysterectomy so knew I’d be getting HRT.
I hadn’t counted on it taking so long to get my op so I was a total hormonal, anxious, over emotional wreck by the time I had surgery.

HRT has been brilliant for me tbh and I’m actually thinner now than I’ve ever been. I do watch what I eat but HRT has definitely prevented the dreaded middle age spread. Prior to starting I was starting to lay down some fluff at my middle. My moods are better, my anxiety is better, no sweats or hot flushes at all. I’m on Evorel 100 patches, increased from 50 last year. No urinary issues but I do PFE 4 x a day due to having the nhs squeezy ap that reminds me to do them.

skippy67 · 29/04/2023 23:10

I'm on Everol Conti patches. I started them in 2020. My symptoms have lessened somewhat, but so far, hrt hasn't been life changing for me. I've booked a docs appointment to discuss trying another combo.

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