Just a little update.
THANKS TO THIS WONDERFUL WEBSITE - I have found (through the Find a Specialist section) the most lovely Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician who when I visited him last Thursday said immediately I should be on HRT as I am 46 and the average age is 51 - in complete contrast to my GP pushing her migraine tablets, then SSRIs. I was all set with a long long list of what I would prefer etc. I didn't need it! He explained everything perfectly to me and my husband and prescribed exactly what I was going to ask for.
He said I am in early menopause, prescribed Oestrogel and Utrogestan (my choice - CHOICE!!! - as to whether I have a period or not). He gave a lifestyle list too.
He even helped my husband by suggesting he eat 2 tomatoes a day (lycopenes - sp?) to avoid prostate cancer as he has had the snip. Which blood test to have to check on his prostate. Apparently men more at risk of it after a vascectomy (sp?). I used to be good at spelling! It's a PSA Blood Test yearly if anyone else needs that help.
He dictated a letter to my GP whilst I was there, his lovely secretary faxed it to my GP and myself today in time for my appointment today. I went to see the GP this afternoon and I didn't even have to speak before she said I have received the fax and yes I will prescribe the items. Talk about a turnaround. It is one week to the day since I last saw her and her negativity.
Gobsmacked is an understatement. Natural HRT on the NHS - and support from the most informative lovely man. It is the best £120 I have spent. Yes it cost me, but I could spend that at the hairdresser's over a few months - so I will happily go grey and look like Buffalo Bill if it means I start to feel better!
I am probably in for a bit of a bumpy ride once I start treatment or maybe I shouldn't be so negative?! Anyhow, I am getting the prescription tomorrow (it wasn't available in the chemist next door to the docs - big surprise!) and will be starting slowly and hopefully things will start to improve.
I am off to check people's advice and experiences on Oestrogel and Utrogestan on this fab website now!
Thank you Dr. Currie and everyone on here.
Can I also ask if people have their B12, ferritin and folate checked at all. I had mine done and it was borderline low - I now have B12 injections and that can help with some things too (again Mrs Google may help to see if anyone has issues there). B12 deficiency can account for a lot of things aswell. My daughter (19) takes a sublingual tablet daily (terrified of needles) and boy do we notice when she doesn't!
Just a thought in case it may help someone.
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With love and hope!
CW
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