Hello, it is so great to be able to read others' experiences, and to know that I am not going mad.
My story is I'm 54 and been struggling with night sweats and insomnia for about 3 / 4 years. I've been reluctant to go on HRT due to the cancer scares. I thought each ear that it would go away but it hasn't. Last year I was at the end of my tether. No sleep, dowsing myself in cold water 2 or 3 times a night or standing outside my back door!. Returning to bed my sheets feel like they'd been run over with a hot iron! A feeling of unbearable heat all over. This will be familiar to all…
Finally I decided to accept the risks of HRT and went to my GP who agreed was a good idea. This all had to wait however, as I was then diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Whilst I was undergoing surgery x 2 and treatment my symptoms completely disappeared. I wonder why that was? (I'm grateful for small mercies). However, symptoms have come back now, including dry skin, forgetfulness and the last straw was at work this week when I struggled to do tasks that I wouldn't normally have a problem with, burst into tears and could not stop crying. I am a mess. (It's very difficult to cope with the menopause when you work full time).
Last night it was my usual terrible night time routine - 4 hours sleep, 11pm to 3am, going to the toilet a few times, then giving up on sleep and watching TV for an hour. Attempted sleep again but only got about half hour 6 - 6.30am! Insomnia and overheating, what a combination.
So 2 weeks ago I started taking Femoston Conti. I am nervous about it, who wouldn't be after reading all the possible side effects inside the packet. I am SO looking forward to sleeping soundly again.
My question is when do the tablets start to work?!