Hi, I'm after some advice please! I haven't had a cycle for 4 years, I didn't think much of it, have a few sweats but they have calmed down a lot. I went to see my GP earlier this year to basically see what happens next.
I am 49, I am a chronic migraine sufferer, and I have had breast lumps (2 biopsies but all normal)
The GP I saw said yes I was menopausal but did not recommend HRT due to breast lumps.
I said thankyou ok and left it at that.
A short time later I asked about anything to help with painful sex, and a different Dr prescribed ESTRIOL cream (I used it as directed for about 3 weeks and no improvement in sex so stopped, I appreciate I should continue)
I have recently been advised that I should reconsider as the benefits of HRT far outweigh the risks (protection against Dementia, Cardio-vascular disease and Osteo Porosis). I have also recent found out that my Mum was diagnosed with Osteo Porosis a few years ago. I was told that there are lots of different options available including implants.
I rang my surgery to see if there was a menopause specialist there, there is not. I have a telephone appt later next month with a different Dr. I asked about any referrals to specialists and the Receptionist told me that if both Drs don't recommend then that's it and I have the cream to use.
I've been mooching around on here and feel that there should be some options open to me, but don't have the energy to start arguing, and OK it might go really well with the Dr appt but any tips or advice would really be appreciated as right now I just want to cry