It is good to read others' messages. I don't feel so alone.
My question is "is anyone else suffering the symptoms of the menopause all over again?"
I have been enduring the menopause for 12 years now (early onset at 42). After dreadful symptoms, I went onto HRT 10 years ago, which has been wonderful. I am still on HRT, Evorel 50, progesterone and 10mg citalopram to calm the rages.
Recently, I have started with the symptoms I had 12 years ago, all over again - hot flushes, ridiculously red cheeks, histrionic outbursts, unable to cope with small amounts of stress, swinging between outrageous libidinous urges or no libido at all, and a sinking depression. I am embarrassing myself at work. I am so ashamed of myself with my red cheeks and sweating. It is awful. I am wondering if I need to go on a stronger HRT? I have not spoken to my (very nice but male) doctor.
Has anyone else had this re-occurrence of the menopause after so long? I don't understand what is happening.