Menopause Discussion > Alternative Therapies
The point of this specific thread
Dorothy:
--- Quote from: Autumn on November 16, 2015, 06:50:30 PM ---Wow, I've just read through this and don't quite understand what's happened. :-\ ???
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Don't let that worry you - there are times when ignorance is bliss and this is one of them ;D
Autumn:
Ahhh, ok.... ;D
babyjane:
This section didn't exist when I was last here before I had a break (down). I think it's good to have somewhere to explore all options.
I have never taken HRT (my choice) and I disagree with the comment that our bodies need the oestrogen and 'without it there is no hope of ever feeling well again' (or something along those lines).
I have had times when I have felt very uncomfortable and quite unwell but never bad enough to feel the need of HRT. It is now 6 years since I started hot flushes and I was probably menopausal for some time prior to them starting. But I am a stubborn so and so and I got through and am now post menopausal and the flushes are few and far between.
I have recently been diagnosed with a low grade depression and anxiety but I do not believe they are exclusively related to the menopause. It has been a lifelime in coming because of my backgound.
My point is that I had menopause symptoms and they did affect me but I chose not to take HRT and I am starting to feel well again. I just wanted to refute the idea that 'without HRT you can never hope to feel well again'. You can, there is always hope but it is a long process, it won't happen overnight.
this is my contribution and my opinion. It is not meant to challenge anyone else's view and I do not expect my view to be vilified.
CLKD:
If anyone is in touch with Thorntrees do encourage her to return. All opinions are valued and we have to remember that the written word is static.
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