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Menopause

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HRT and weight gain.

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SwingingBalls · 08/12/2014 20:49

I'm on my 2nd attempt of HRT. My first try left me feeling depressed.
I've been taking Tibolone for the last 3 weeks and I'm starting to feel like a barrel. I feel all bloated, constipated and have definitely ballooned in the stomach area.
Has anyone else experienced this? I'm going to ring the doctors tomorrow to see if I can try something else

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pinkfrocks · 08/12/2014 21:14

Why are you taking Tibolone? It's not your 'run of the mill' HRT but used for women who can't take other sorts, or who need something with a testosterone element.

Is there some reason why you can't take a simple oestrogen ( estradiol) and progesterone?

How old are you and where abouts in the menopause?

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SwingingBalls · 08/12/2014 21:32

The doc recommended it due to the tiredness (as well as the usual other symptoms). I have been feeling much better whilst taking them but the bloating etc is bloody annoying.

I tried Elleste Duet but felt really depressed. I actually tried 2 others but this doctor, who specialises in menopause, said that my usual gp had given me different named tablets but with the same ingredients. No wonder I was feeling the same on each different one I was prescribed

I'm 46 and was told I was well into the menopause 2 years ago. My last period was 3 years ago.

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pinkfrocks · 08/12/2014 23:01

Tibolone is a selective oestrogen receptor- often used in women who have fibroids as it won't make the fibroids grow. It's not 'run of the mill' HRT and assume your dr thinks the androgenic quality will help tiredness- what you might need is a simple bio identical oestrogen in a higher dose ( especially as you are so young to be post menopause) in patch or gel formula, and a friendly progesterone like Utrogestan.

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SwingingBalls · 09/12/2014 08:06

Thank you for your reply pinkfrocks

I'm going to ring the doctor today to see if I can make another appointment.

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pinkfrocks · 09/12/2014 08:33

You might find this useful

Tibolone/ Livial

The only reason I know about it is because I have a friend who takes it. She can't take 'normal' HRT because it was making her fibroid grow, but she does have osteopenia so the rheumatologist and gynae both suggested Tibolone.

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