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Update on tests and HRT

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dee28383
dee28383

Hello again everyone! I finally had all my test done..whew!

No news from my MRI..so, since it's been over a week, I am safe to say nothing bad showed up. Thank goodness!

Saw my new menopause doctor. She was great! She prescribed me a low dose estrogen patch, 100mg progesterone, and a low dose antidepressant. We will see how things go from here,but, I am feeling optimistic!

She said that women who go through early menopause ( I was 45 ), definitely lack estrogen. The progesterone is to balance everything out further. The antidepressant s for my big mood swings and sadness I have from the whole year and a half of hell I went through.

She is also linking the more severe pms/menopause symptoms with women who have had traumatic childhoods. Which I definitely had!!! So, she recommended a therapist for me to see to help me deal with all that from this stage of my life. She recommended a book for me to read called. "The Body Keeps the Score" by author Bessel Van Der Kolk. I picked it up last night.

I had blood work done yesterday to check all hormones and some mineral levels. Will have results next week. I am also going to have a bone density test done. My regular doctor never once helped me with any of this..I started getting very irregular periods when I was 39..she would just say..why is that happening? I didn't know..so she sent me in my way. Looking back, I should have been more concerned.

Please be assertive for your health!!

Our voices must be heard.

So, that's it so far. Will keep you guys updated over the next while as to how things progress...have a great weekend! Xo

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  • 2chr2015
    2chr2015 dee28383

    Posted

    That is good news dee!  I wish I could find a meno specialist near me that didn't cost a lot.

    I hope you start feeling better now

  • Cillablack
    Cillablack dee28383

    Posted

    Did you have a biopsy?  I’m terrified and sad.  I’ve got my first appointment on Jan 15 for daily spotting.  I’m 57 and on Peri.  Xx

    • dee28383
      dee28383 Cillablack

      Posted

      I did not have a biopsy. I had an MRI and hormone levels checked.

      I understand your afraid of your biopsy. Can you take anything before to help calm you down? Even something herbal.

      Please know that you have all us women behind you and we will be with you holding your hand ( in spirit ) that day. Please let us know how you do. You can do this!!! Hugs!!

  • Willow1992
    Willow1992 dee28383

    Posted

    Hi Dee thats great news and sounds like a very supportive new doctor. That alone will make you feel better. Your old doctor sounds like mine.....her feedback is that menopause is part of aging and to get over these strange symptoms. Ill be changing mine too. Best of luck with the meds!!!
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