Hi Everyone
I have posted on here before about peri meno symptoms at 40 and my GP being dismissive.I finally had a private apt on Monday, I'm not sure how I feel about what the Dr said tbh.
So she said its either POI as I am only 40 or early perimeno.She said she finds women are going to the Dr at younger and younger ages due to being more tuned in to their bodies.And all the info that is now in media.
She said that one normal fsh was not conclusive.If it was POI she would expect an abnormal result out of 3,if I get 3 normal results she would be satisfied its peri meno but the fluctuations are not being captured on bloods.
Then she said the hot flushes,night sweats,itching,nausea,changes to cycle and heavy bleeding are common and normal at the early stage I am in.
She described it that I am early to the party in terms of menopause and she prescribes exercise.Apparently 2.5 hrs at least of exercise that increases the heart rate is proven to relieve symptoms.Also to follow a mediteranean diet.My bmi is within range but she was saying these lifestyle changes are better than medication in alot of cases.
Wants me to try the above before HRT
Ive got to make lifestyle changes for 12 weeks and have 3 more fsh bloods in that time, it can then be reviewed.