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Hello Ladies, I am just off 57 years old and have been experiencing menopause symptoms for several years, heavy bleeding, migraines etc. I was fine for years on the Dianette pill, but my doctor insisted I come off and go onto the mini pill. I did this and straight away I started to experience peri-menopause symptoms. I was told to keep taking a break to see if my periods had stopped . Once I took a break about 3 years ago, I went into full blown menopause. My doctor decided that 52 was the age I should accept that the menopause is something all women should go through, it's life! Male doctor I should add! He wouldn't prescribe HRT because my mother died of Cancer which started off as breast Cancer. Anyway, what a time it has been but, now at nearly 57, I am through the worst as I took natural medication and suffered like hell. I live in Italy so the summers were even worse. My periods stopped over 2 years ago, so I am post-menopausal and don't look too bad considering I haven't had a face-lift... Which I would if I had the money! My symptoms - no sleep, hot flushes, huge hair loss, acne, constant bladder infections, on-start of Oesteoporosis (mum had it), dry skin, constantly needing a wee which is not always possible so I have a love for hiding in bushes etc. I know I can't share medication that helped for me, but I am happy to inbox anyone. I did try HRT after becoming desperate, I demanded it and was given Angelique here in Italy, I signed a disclaimer form, it did not suit me, I only lasted 10 days, i started to bleed again, had stomach cramps, constant headaches, dry itchy skin etc. I feel better now, if you are on HRT, whatever age you stop, you go through it all again. My hot flushes are controlled, my hair is now healthy and shiny, my skin is nice without using over-prised products, I walk every day and take calcium supplements, I didn't take black cohosh because I was told, long-term, they can effect your liver. I still go to the loo a lot, but not as bad, I take a very few sleeping drops to make me sleep, the recommended dose is 20-25, I take just 8 along with .25 Xanax. I only suffer from depressionnow if something is bothering me which in my case, I have family problems but, I have a very supportive husband. I can't share brands but, I take calcium, cod liver oil, hair tablets, sleeping drops/half Xanax and a fab product that stopped my flushes. My skin is now better as is my hair. I have lines like anyone else, but learnt the art of applying make-up which I only really do if going out. I always wear eye-liner and lipstick. There is light at the end of the tunnel, if you take HRT, you just prolong it, but I would have done if I found a suitable one. Plus I am skinnier

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    hi becky.

    really interested to know what you take.  This is a good story, I know you suffered but seem to be better in yourself now.  interested in the fab product that stopped flushes.  I am having mild ones now, had a few awful ones, but they faded.  it is a struggleneutral

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      Hello metamorphic, it is a struggle. I take Menopace Night, it's amazing, I might have a little flush when I take it around 10.00pm and that's it ?? No natural sleeping aides worked for me and I don't like taking sleeping pills as they make me feel groggy the next day and can cause depression apart from being addictive, so I buy a product called 'Sonirem' again brilliant. I was so low at one point, I felt like jumping into the sea so I really understand. I just want to give people hope that you can get through it if you have the right mindset. My water retention has all gone. Good luck ?

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      thanks for that.  You're right, having the right mindset is so important, but it is such a very difficult time for women, turns their lives upside down. I was given hrt but lasted two days, felt worse.  So hoping that doing all the right things for myself will get me to your stage!   very helpful and kind of you.  thnk u confused

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      Persevere my friend, I had 3 really bad years, eventually you have to come off HRT and go through it all again.... Some people love HRT and if they are not at risk and it suits them,  they are fortunate ☺️
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    Dear Beckyboop

    Thanks for that, it is nice to think that there is light at the end of the tunnel! I was entering meno around fifty and at fifty one due to family history of breast/ovarian cancer I then had ovaries out. I do not take hrt and have had a snippet of every symptom which comes and goes. The worst for me was having digestive problems (gastits) and panic /anxiety. My hair seems abit flatter these days but hopefully I havent lost too much and I hope that continues. I muat say x apart from abit of acne at the start, my skin seems pretty good at the moment. I have developed a tummy but I hope that my body will adjust, I do go swimming but I think this might take a bit of extra work to shift. I still have the odd anxiety and panic but feel better since taking regular vitamins but I hope in time the panic/anxiety will subside in time. It really is a journey this menopause and hopefully I will look back in time and think phew that goodness that's over! X

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    God bless you happy you shared this I'm gonna be 51 next month I have been through the storm but did it all natural not taking anything but my blood pressure pill nothing for menopause I'm without period for three years now ice noticed a lot of my symptoms have eased still get a bit anxious but I play with my rubber band I have on my wrist it helps or I will get up and clean this is by far one of the best post I've read today knowing there is as light at the end of the tunnel I'm looking forward to it

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    Hi Becky, thank you so much for sharing your story and for giving me some hope. I am struggling so much right now with the feelings that Im either mental or having a breakdown ugh! So glad that you are through this. Take care!

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