Groovychook Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks for the reply My GP has suggested that I go down the herbal route first to see if I can handle things without any meds. I didn't get the impression that she was anti HRT- maybe she thinks my symptoms aren't severe enough I must admit that I'd rather not go down that route if I can help it... I have endometriosis and read somewhere online that it's not advised such cases although my doctor didn't give those reasons. I very naively thought that at 46, I had a good few years before the start of the menopause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This is really interesting and informative. I know I will hit the menopause sooner rather than later after having a hysterectomy just over 2 years ago now. Interestingly, even though I still have my ovaries I have no more monthly symptoms, such as mood swings, violent headaches, joint pains, cramps etc. I notice some have mentioned Mirena, unfortunately I took the pill contining levonorgestrol (the hormone in Mirena) which is called microgynon, for a few months and it made me very ill. Just a word of warning for anyone who finds Mirena doesn't deliver what they are told, it may not suit you and I understand that this is typically around 20% of ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
