Hey All, brand new today to this site - GP recommended it. I have just turned 39 and for the past 2 and a bit years I have been trying to get on top of what seemed to be Endometriosis (sp?!) symptoms...tried pill then coil then hormone injections everything - none worked - still in alot of pain, heavy periods etc...so 3 months ago my consultant suggested to put me on Prostap injection...so had that. Everything going great until 3-4 weeks ago and BAM - menopause symptoms hit me like a railroad...brain feels like its been fried, tiredness like I have never felt before, headaches and all over body aches, and now sleeplessness and hot sweats - basically I am a mess. Emotional wreck, a nightmare to live with - my poor husband hasn't been allowed near me for years, my children (two boys) are fed up with Mummys moods.
So, went to GP this morning begging for some help - she prescribed Tibollone (sp?!). Been reading up on it today and unsure about it tbh. But not sure what options I have.
Also, have an appointment in two weeks for my next Prostap injection - have been told they can only give me two injections as that is all that is recommended - so I am at a real crossroads as to what to do...
Should I take another Prostap injection - and then what? Or should I not take it and go back to where I was 3 years ago at the very beginning of this?
My GP - although very sympathetic and understanding could not help me. She said I was facing an impossible decision.
They are reluctant to operate to remove ovaries because of my age - has anyone else gone through this?
Basically, can anyone relate to my story in any way and offer any advice as to what to do when I go to next consultant appointment?
Getting to the point where I am just utterly fed up and feeling like a useless human being, totally lost who I used to be.