Good morning, MM friends. I am 52 and menopausal as of last week (1 yr since last period). For this, my friends and I just had a party. Why not? If you can't beat it, celebrate it, yes?
Seriously, though there are many fine things about our being this age, menopause is not one of my favorites. I have found my way here in search of friendship, mentors, and perhaps just someone to listen to my incessant jabber about all things menopause and give my dear husband a break.
A bit more background: I was recently treated for stage zero breast cancer (DCIS). I had surgery but no other treatment. My story can be found here.
http://dcisnorads.blogspot.com/2013_07_01_archive.html This was nearly one year ago and I'm doing fabulously.
But going forward, sex hormone deprivation has not been kind to me. And one year of non-hormonal therapies has only helped minimally. I've found that diligent study is needed to help one navigate the risky waters of hrt, particularly with a history such as mine. But after nine months of careful study, I have just been given a prescription for transdermal estradiol and micronized progesterone, to be taken cyclically (progesterone only in the latter half of cycle). I have confidence that this therapy will be effective, and most importantly, safe. Any discussion on this topic (advice, etc) would be welcome. But more generally, I again would just like to say hello and that I am grateful you are here.
Kay
