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Peri-menopause - how to find medical help?

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cazan11
cazan11

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone will be able to advise me.

I have seen my doctor and have asked to be referred to someone who knows

about the menopause. I'm 52 and for over a year have been experiencing

dizziness, nausea, depression, fatigue, disturbed sleep, lack of concentration

at work, sore sex, low libido and occasional heart palpitations. However because my periods

are still regular and I don't get hot flushes or night sweats, my doctor

won't refer me to a menopause specialist but instead wants me to

increase my anti-depressant (I've a history of depression) and has prescribed

Stemetil for the dizziness. I'm worried about how this is affecting my job, as

I find it hard to concentrate when I'm there but if I take time off, I worry about that.

I live in Scotland and wondered if anyone could let me know how to go

about finding someone who could help me. I'm willing to pay for help as

this is affecting all areas of my life.

I read on a thread about Maca so have just started taking that but I'd like

to speak to someone who would take more of an overall approach.

Hoping for help,

Thanks,

Caz x

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    wendy12420 cazan11

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    Hi I had the same problem with my GP she seemed to have very little knowledge on menopause and her answer was to put me on anti depressant, I went to see my gynocologist who was wonderful and he was very understanding and put me on hrt.

    I think you need to persevere as I think many GP have little understanding of the effects of menopause so I would insist on a referral to a menopause specialist 

    good luck

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