Good morning from Australia,
I’m 9 months post menopause nearly 51 and after many annoying menopause symptoms coming out of nowhere in last 2 months I have finally started taking HRT. I had 3 days of the Estalis conti which I ripped off after suffering 24/7 period pains (I rarely had them when I did have a period!), so my doctor prescribed me Femoston conti 1/5, which I been on for one week now. Can anyone advise me how long it takes to notice the difference? I’m still waking at 3am, irritable, tired, dry and still feeling anxious etc. My hot flushes and slight joint pain have gone but they were never really that bad. I’m also feeling very thirsty, but other than that no real side effects. Should I stick it out for the 2 month prescription? It’s the lower dose.
Also, the other question I have is that have I left hrt a bit late being nearly 9months post last period? I’m worried for my future health as my recent tests have shown high cholesterol, higher blood pressure, but still normal range (use to be quite low in my mid 40s) and I have seemed to have aged a lot in the last 2 years and gained a little weight especially around the waist. Very frustrating as I’ve always been slim and now most of wardrobe is unused. I also have zero libido, it feels like suddenly that part of my life is over! I don’t even find men attractive anymore-zero interest…I feel like I’m suddenly an old lady at 50!
My neighbour who is 58 has gone through the menopause symptoms, which are now over (took 6 years) never took HRT, looks amazing and young and is very healthy! I’m very confused about this time of life and what I should be doing. Should I be doing more than just take hrt? I regularly exercise and eat well. Thank you everyone!