HORMONES as well as uninformed GPs. There are many ways of delivering HRT
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Unless surgery is involved, the body doesn't usually 'get where it is' suddenly. Peri-menopause creeps up
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with ladies feeling that something 'aint' right' without being able to put a finger on it.
I would wean off the current HRT to give the body a rest, then review. Someone might suggest alternating the regime, i.e. every 3rd night rather than nightly because it may be that your body is overwhelmed. It can be Trial and Error!
MayB put the HRT names into the search box to see the threads that pop up? Make notes ;-). Let us know how you get on.
As oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out, as well as muscles may become lax = aches and pains. It's The Change: does what it says on the tin
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but don't lose hope. There are ways and means!