Menopause is natural. However, leading up through peri symptoms of oestrogen loss can be overwhelming. H 'replacement' T can help some ladies but it really might be Trial and Error.
Do U keep a mood/food/symptom diary? My Gynae won't do blood tests as they alter all the while and blood needs to be taken at the 'correct' time of the month.
What's to lose if you stop all HRT? As long as you have a good exercise regime, eat healthy food stuffs and have lots of 'me' time, you may find that you feel better. Which symptom would you like to ease?
One can stick to too strict a diet, so the body doesn't lose weight as it isn't getting the right energy burning calories. We need fats in our diet, it's how we are built.
What you eating on a daily basis? I tend to like for example cheese, for weeks: then suddenly I go off it
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There is a thread on the Forum about someone who has decided that HRT isn't for her. Might be worth you having a look-C?