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I’m Tracy and I am 52 years old I am in post menopause. I just started on estrogen and progesterone and hope to find relief. I started this when I was 37 and by 42 I was getting testosterone pellets because I had very low testosterone. It helped a great deal and for several years I felt on top of the world then the last year I felt like I lost myself. The mood swings, sleepless nights and loss of hope hit me hard. I have finally decided it was time to find out what my body needed. I have only been on the medicine going on week 2 but I have been sleeping better and the night sweats are not as bad
Thank you for sharing your experience. Going on hormone replacement therapy, changing your course of therapy, and coming off of it are big decisions, and best made thoughtfully with the advice of your doctor. I am so glad you are sleeping better, and with less night sweats, too. I'm glad your decision to start HRT is working so well for you. All the best, Kathy (Team member)
Hi I am Jamie, I am 43 years old. I have been experiencing Menopausal symptoms for about 3 years. I am here for community that can relate to what I am experiencing, and understanding as some of my rare disease management looks different now due to menopause.
Thank you for being part of our community. We are glad you are here. It can really be a challenge to juggle menopause and other chronic conditions. You might be interested in this article, Menopause and Chronic Illness: A Journey to Finding Relief. You aren't alone in dealing with overlapping or changing symptoms. Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
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My name is Toni and I am 66 years old been in menopause since I was 52. I have had every symptom that is known. The hot flashes are the most bothersome. I am going to my PCP and try and get a referral to a menopause specialist. I am about to give up, it's so annoying 😑Welcome to the community, Toni. Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you can get to a specialist quickly. Let us know how it goes! You may be interested in this article that gives an overview of some of the treatments available. Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
I am having problems with brainfall night sweats, fatigue, my body aching mood swings. I cry a lot.
You aren't alone in experiencing these symptoms. In this interesting article, one of our health leaders complains about insomnia that causes fatigue, pain, and night sweats, despite keeping her room at penguin temperatures. Mood swings, too, are an unfortunate side effect because of the hormone shifts taking place during menopause. Medication is sometimes prescribed for the symptoms you describe. Have you talked to your doctor about whether treatment might help in your situation? Welcome to our community! All the best, Kathy (Team member
