Menopause

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'Menopause isn't really that bad'...said no woman ever.

For those who are approaching or experiencing 'the change' (think reverse puberty), a time where hormone levels decline either through the aging process or by medical/surgical means.

Menopause and Perimenopause (the transitional time before Menopause) are unique to every person, and while there's no one-size fits all, we support each other on this roller coaster ride of wacked out hormones, absurd mood swings and random sweaty hot flashes.

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Finally made the appt to discuss HRT (self.menopause)

submitted 1 year ago by knitapease to c/menopause

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I got a new GYN in September and told her some of the symptoms I was having. She suggested I try Remifemin (black cohosh mainly) for a little while then see if I wanted to get on HRT after giving that a shot. The hot flashes are ramping up and my bra is getting too small and my belly is starting to flop over, and those are just the new symptoms. I'm 54 and officially in menopause for just under a year and have been having mainly mood symptoms with mild hot flashes. What is the typical "starter" HRT and what kind of side effects should I look out for?

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[–] knitapease 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks, it's good to know what to expect. Is the progesterone generally a pill? I'm thinking about stopping the black cohosh to get it out of my system before the appointment. I've been taking it less than a year.

[–] leftylibra 1 points 1 year ago

yes, progeterone is a little round pill. Some insert it vaginally instead to lessen any side effects, but not everyone experiences side effects, the most prominent one is that you feel more sleep (if taken orally).