Hello everyone, my name's Vanessa, I'm from Liverpool and I'm 48
Had peri-meno symptoms from the age of 45 then full blown meno from age 46; every symptom on every list; I had them! Tried all the 'natural' remedies but finally asked GP for HRT in November; he has not got a clue about HRT (he was actually on Google during my appointment
) but is very kind and sympathetic. So I did my own research and decided I needed a continuous combined HRT as period free for 18 months. I chose Angeliq as it was the first one on the list and I've been on it for 11 weeks. I've decided to get another pack and give it a full 6 months before I decide if I need to change.
Thing is, I'm not sure if 'this is as good as it's going to get' if you know what I mean?
My awful hot flushes (30 per day!) have more or less disappeared, though the odd one tries to creep up on me, the bloating and looking like I was pregnant has gone and the crying all the time has simmered down, plus I'm sleeping much better.
However, I still have awful fatigue (though I do get up at 5.30 am for work so this could be why!) anxiety (though always been a bit nervy) and depression (though not as bad).
Plus I have some side effects; headaches, slight spotting & itchy skin. The leaflet does say that side effects should disappear after a few months; this is why I'm going to persevere for a bit longer.
I was wondering ladies, is this normal and do I have to put up with all of the above? Or should I change after 6 months to another type of HRT? And if yes, do I choose one from the same group or go on to a higher dosage?
Sorry for the long post, but felt I had to get everything down or you'd just have half the story!
Thanks so much in advance for any info/advice xxx