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Peri-menopause , HRT

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blanche22 · 14/04/2018 22:15

last December I was diagnosed with early signs of menopause , I'm now on the peri-menopausal at 44 yrs of age. As a single mum of two boys aged 10 and 14, I find it hard and struggle with housework, school runs, out of school activities, homework , full time work and very rare social life. it's never ending.
although I have very few close friends that I meet for coffee whom I could get advise and listens to me, there are most nights in the evening that I sit on the sofa and then tears would come out suddenly.
I feel really down on weeknights before bedtime when the boys are tucked in bed.

I'm in a very new relationship with a man that I met online who seems loving and caring and also has a son , but I'm sceptical and careful of venting it out on him as I am apprehensive that I might scare him away. I have casually warned him about my moods and so far we haven't had any major arguments, but there are times that I misinterpret his actions I.e. not calling or texting me during the day, I become paranoid !!!

Last week I had panic attacks that he hasn't called me over 24 hrs thinking he is distancing away from me and will dump me anytime. My anxiety levels is getting worst. I would wake up in the middle of night with sweats and cry.

GP suggested HRT and still getting used of side effects.

Any help is greatly appreciated. I hope someone out there can relate to my experience. thank you.

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Emerald13 · 15/04/2018 06:59

Hi! Are yours periods regular? Is anxiety your only symptom?
I have an early meno too and I am on HRT. I am determined not to let my hormones to ruin my life. I’d take everything to feel normal again!
If you have meno symptoms and the quality of your life is poor, don’t let yourself suffer! You are too young to cope with meno and don’t let your symptoms destroy your relationship and take care!
HRT makes a huge difference and is a necessity for young ages! Yes I think that you can ask for hrt!

Hassled · 15/04/2018 07:04

HRT massively improved my mood swings - I went from furious with the world to weeping in moments. The HRT really calmed things down. It has taken a few different types to find one that really suits me but it was the best thing I could have done - having your life ruled by your hormones is absolutely miserable.

blanche22 · 15/04/2018 18:53

hi hassled and emerald13,

thank you for your kind advice. I've.noticed whenever I change my patches that I have mood swings and is very grumpy and sensitive. just need to take one day at a time and just get on with it.
hope all is well with you both!!

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