Hi Everyone
It's been ages since I last posted, lots going on!
Not sure if this is a 'new topic' or not so sorry if I've got it wrong.
Anyway brief summary; I'm 50 years old now and post menopause. Not had a period since 2008 after an oophorectomy and ablation. Hot flushes started in about 2010 but decided against HRT at that time (BP was quite high as well) GP prescribed Citalopram for the hot flushes and it worked (although it's not indicated for this)
Basically I haven't been too bad in the last 12 months until very recently when I've started to notice extreme vaginal dryness, dry skin (especially hands for some reason) and an increase in anxiety levels. My sex drive is zero but then it's never been great
I'm still not keen on HRT but wondered if I would benefit from an oestrogen supplement (cream)?
If so would it be ok to just have oestrogen or do I need progesterone as well?
My BP is now ok. I lost about 10kg in weight last year and I think this has helped.
Thanks
Catsfuge