Almost 53 What to expect at1st GP appointment for HRT

[whatisforteamum]

I be tried to just take supplements for my health so far.The GP is doing blood tests as I have a mirena cool so no idea if my periods have stopped.I've been feeling exhausted and a bit irritable.Unsure if I have flushes as I do get warm but not so much sweaty.I have three baths a day as I work in a hot environment.
My mum has ha d advanced ovarian cancer so never rushed to get on hrt.
What should I expect?.Would hrt perhaps help with my anxiety

@whatisforteamum

what symptoms does estrogel give? What is your question?

I meant side effects sorry.Just awaiting GP call today.

well I've never had any side effects in 11 years using it.

Don't think about side effects- you may not get any.

Think of the benefits.

It's 'just' natural estrogen- same as you have already in your body.

Fantastic.Thank you Jingle.😃

Finally saw.The GP she was.very helpful.The plan is to replace my mireana then have oestrogen patches.She is ringing the menopause clinic as their is some concern regarding Mums stage 4 ovarian cancer .I told her we were negative for The BRACA gene.
Hopefully this will help my mood swings and hair to stop falling out.Thank you all for your advice.I will update when I see the results.😊

That's great, OP! That's the combination I have and it's worked really well. I hope you feel better soon

Thank you.I am excited about it.I would love to not feel like a sweaty older woman with joint pain😁.I know it can't work miracles but I want to see how it affects my moods too.