It’s awful that it’s such a battle with GPs to get our HRT, isn’t it? I had a really awful telephone consultation with a GP, who it turned out was a locum. She was rude, initially refused to let me have HRT again as I’d been on it for 5 years previous to the 2.5 years I’d been off it for. Also told me I can’t go on it while I’m using Vagifem. I ended up arguing with her on the phone. She eventually agreed to give me a poxy 1 month supply of Evorel Conti, but only if I agreed to stop using Vagifem..
After I cam off the phone I had a little cry, but then picked myself up and rang the surgery and asked to speak to the practice manager. Told her what a battle it had been, and also that it was my belief that the GP wasn’t clued up on the latest information, including the recently updated NICE guidelines regarding how long we can use HRT for. The upshot was that the practice manager made me an appointment with a menopause nurse at another practice, who was brilliant.
It’s so hard when our emotions are low anyway due to hormonal imbalance. Keep trying. HRT is yours if you need it. You need to get to speak to someone who understands. And if you have an hour to spare, listen to the James Smith/Louise Newson podcast (Google it, you’ll find it). I listened and it gave me the strength to ring the practice back and fight my corner.
I hope you get sorted out soon xx