rmurphs - what risks exactly? Quality of Life is important, otherwise many months/years can be lost to menopause symptoms un-necessarily. Do U keep a mood/food/symptom diary to chart progress?
Cancer risks, I suppose. So many articles warning about cancer risks when using HRT and others exalting the virtues of HRT. What to believe? On top of all the weird peri/meno symptoms (being a touch OCD, brain fog really annoys me), being a highly anxious person does not help, either. I worry about
everything.
If that isn't enough, the barrage of drug adverts in the US makes you terrified to take any drug. The long list of side effects is horrific! There is an ad for a diabetes drug that raises the chance of getting gangrene of the genitals! Everyone here is baffled as to why these drugs are allowed to be prescribed to actual humans.
As for Quality of Life, it centers around the peace of mind I'd have not worrying about going through the hell of a cancer fight and dragging my family down that path with me. If I can avoid that by riding it out, I will.
No mood/food/symptom diary. My symptoms are too random (or seem that way). I've cut my caffeine and sugar, upped my leafy greens, healthy seeds and nuts, and proteins. Just trying to stay active and healthy. Heart disease runs in my family, so that is what I focus on most.
Reading about everyone's experiences here helps a ton, too. It's reassuring that I'm not the only one and I'm not going crazy. Thanks ladies!
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~Becky