Not sure what I'm looking for really. I know everyone has different opinions concerning HRT and I'm not sure I'm making the right decision.
I'm 43 and was told by my GP I wouldn't be allowed HRT because my mum was treated for breast cancer 2 years ago (age 74) and my mums sister had it in her 50s. I started taking sertraline 2 years ago and in January I was prescribed Gabapentin to help with hot flushes.
I was seen 3 days ago at the menopause clinic. She wasn't concerned about my family history as my mum was older when she had bc and she prescribed HRT patches straight away! I picked them up earlier and after alot worrying I've popped one onto my bum cheek.
I can feel it. My cheek feels cold and I can't stop thinking I'm a ticking time bomb. I know this is dramatic! I just can't shake the feeling that I shouldn't be using it. My mums bc was hormone positive. Although my sisters and I were offered genetic testing as a collective we decided against it.
Has anyone had similar family history but still went ahead with hrt??