Hello, this is the first time in my life that I've done something like this and I'm 64 years old, so I'm hoping that someone will be able to steer me in the right direction?
As some background, up until last year, I had been a long time user of HRT (10 yrs +) when out of the blue I developed unexplained vaginal bleeding. First episode was in March and I dismissed it as it passed so quickly and then a second episode in June. This time I decided to take it more seriously and sought advice from my GP. Was sent for ultrasound which revealed further investigation required and I was quickly referred to see a Gynaecologist.
It turned out I needed to have a hysteroscopy to retrieve a biopsy but before doing so I was instructed I had to STOP taking my HRT prior to my admission to hospital. Obviously I did this and in fact went on to have a second procedure some weeks later as the first had been inconclusive. They discovered two fibroids, which was an enornous relief as they hadn't known what they were going to discover. They didn't remove them but I have not had any recurrence of bleeding since then. The Gynaecologist recommended that I did not start back on HRT and as I had been toying with the idea for quite some time I did took that advice.
I'm now seriously questioning the wisdom of this move as I have since read that this method of quitting "cold turkey" is not a good idea and that I should have been weaned off them?
I'm now really suffering from severe joint pains, some weight gain, bad sleeping pattern, mood swings etc. etc. I have spent hours on-line searching to see what else is out there to help alleviate my symptoms, but it's a minefield. Can anyone, who may have suffered or be suffering from similar symptoms, recommend any supplements that I can get started on before I crack up!!
Sorry if this is a bit long winded, didn't really know how to make it shorter and hope that I hear from someone soon. Many thanks in the meantime.
