Early menopause/osteoporosis

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hi everyone,

i went through an early menopause at 40. Other than thinking I'd lost my mind, I didn't have any other symptoms and didn't take HRT. I've had a bone density scan and my bones are good. I'm worried that not taking HRT will affect my bones in years to come. Is there anybody here who had an early menopause and didn't take HRT? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

many thanks 

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  • Posted

    Hi Hed 

    i started peri at 40-41 .. But only only year post menopause now aged 50.

    i dont take HRT .. But do takes lots of supplements and was told ten years ago to take Calcium and Vit D so i have .. 

    I take Natecal its got both Calcium and Vit D .. In one and chewable lozenger type..

    jay xx

    • Posted

      That's good to know. I was post menopausal from 42, with luck I should be OK. I do take chewable calcium that have Vit D with them. What else would you recommend? Many thanks for your advice. Heidi x
    • Posted

      hello hun

      what else do you take supplement wise ..

      jay xx

    • Posted

      That's all I take. something tells me you're going to say I should be taking more! Lol

      x

    • Posted

      Hi Hed 

      hahahaha

      its all personal choice what you take hun..

      jay xx

  • Posted

    Hi Hed

    I have just turned 40 and recently been told I am peri. Spoken to my GP today and being referred to gynae to talk about HRT. Not sure I want to go down that route but same as you I am concerned about my heart/bones. As Jay, been prescribed a chewable calcium/vit D lozenge.

    Kelly xx

    • Posted

      Hi Kelly

      i also take many other things too .. Not just Natecal 😃

      if your not sure about HRT then look at the naturals too..

      decide whats best for you..

      remember HRT boosts the hormones back up then when you stop HRT they decline again and menopause kicks in again as the hormones decline again ..

      also .. If they give you Premarin , Prempak C or Premique ..

      do your homework as this is Equine HRT ...

      Pregnant Mares Urine .. best to know as they dont tell you..

      jay xx

    • Posted

      Thank-you Jay I shall most definitely make a note of those names and do a little research! Feeling okay at the moment, just having the odd symptom palpitations etc and can deal with those now I know the root cause, so I shall stick with naturals for now...

      Kelly xx

    • Posted

      Hi Kelly

      well if you want any help on what to choose i can tell you my list 😃

      had 10 years of peri and post menopause now ..

      age 50 now ..

      jay xx

    • Posted

      im sorry to hear you're peri at 40. I don't have children and it was a massive shock to me and took a long time to deal with. How are you coping with it?

      please do let me know what your doctor says. Mine was quite happy for me to not take HRT. Make sure you have a bone density scan so you know exactly what state your bones are in. I waited until I had the results before I made my decision. X

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