Firstly , thanks to all of you who take the trouble to post on this forum to help and advise others. I only wish I had found you sooner.
Secondly thanks to Halebop who posted this about The Danish Study
http://truttmd.com/is-the-reporting-of-hrt-studies-a-war-on-women/Ive been vacillating for a long time now, but as my symptoms have worsened , feel I have to do something. Reading this study really helped me understand things. As I've said before, I think i was a victim of the media scaremongering 10 years ago over HRT, which made me not even want to consider it. I think I've somewhat missed the boat, but better late than never right?
I'm now 58 and have been suffering hot flushes since I was 49. Gradually all the other symptoms have kicked in so now it's hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, tearfullnes, brain fog, clumsiness, insomnia, vaginal atrophy and complete loss of sex drive. Something has to change.
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As I am now several years past menopause, is it better to start with oestrogen patches or gel with some days of progesterone to protect the womb. It seems as if that is tolerated better by the body, providing it delivers the required results. I would be happier with this. Also, whats the difference between bion identucal and non? Does it matter these days?
I'd be grateful for personal experiences or any suggestions, and if possible generic names. You may remember I'm living abroad and am going to arm myself with some info to visit a gynae privately here.
Failing that, or in addition, I'm due back in blighty for a visit in Feb so will visit my GP then - or maybe even go private. Daren't delay any longer!
Jane x