Menopause Matters

Bronnie

Hi heidi,

Welcome to the thread, hope you'll find it useful!

Don't know whether you've seen Menopause Matters, it's a clinician led website, there's a lot of up-to-date info on HRT here

http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/oestrogens.php

They are better placed than us for specific discussion re individual experiences of HRT on their forum

http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php

I know some ladies from this thread already use the site. Perhaps we could register with our MSE usernames with mse at the end to identify each other?:D

HTH

Bron
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choille

The HRT question has to be one tailored to your own history and needs weighing up with your doctor's advice & input.

I managed to get 'Is it me or is it hot in here,' by Jenni Murray in a charity shop a few months back & forgot about it. I've started to read it & it's very indepth & I would recommend trying to get it. She's looking at various case studies & just lays out all the info to help you decide what is out there. And obviously what works for someone may not work for you or be suitable.
There are alternatives to HRT that can be got over the counter - many containing soy, I tried some from a Savers that cost 99p a few months back & didn't notice any difference.
I bought a different brand from a supermarket & have been taking them for a few weeks & the last couple of days the anxiety has lessened considerably, but is it the suppliements or something else - who knows? But the anxiety was really, really bad - so I am more than chuffed that that has lessened, but it may have done on it's own accord.

joyfull

In my experience there can be many factor that influence meno symptoms. I'm currently taking yet more expensive 'supplement' but can't honestly say if there is an improvement as flushes increase and lessen in waves anyway. I did give up caffeine because of terrible insomnia. I now drink v weak tea using a (very MS) washed out tea bag - sounds disgusting, but I truly enjoy it.

It's lovely to be meeting you all again by the way. I think the meno world can be a lonely place at times.

shykins

i have also been using supplements on a trial and error basis - buying them when they have been BOGOF to lessen the financial impact

i recently ran out of one of them which in theory was to help my brain power (HAHA some chance!!) and suddenly the flushes came rushing back. have just ordered some more BOGOF and will see if the flushes recede again

i agree joyfull, many of my friends are a good deal younger than me as i was an older mum, so they have no idea what i am going thru.

i find jeni murray funny and intelligent so may look out for the book, to be even more MSE wonder if the library will have it

Firebird

I agree Joyfull, it can be extemely lonely at times.
I also agree that what works for one person may not work for another. There is a large list of symptoms that go with the menopause and we will have some combination of them.
Whether to go for HRT or natural remedies will be a matter of personal choice.
I have also noticed a marked difference with the remedy I am trying. Much less flushing and anxiety. I think I will stick with it for now and look for the best buy. it is a lot less expensive than some I have seen (companies love to exploit any vulnerability).

BlondeHeadOn

Talking of natural remedies...

I'm amazed that no-one has mentioend the Linda Kearns menopause cake yet - this is excellent, and really can help. Linda Kearns has developed a recipe that contains loads of natural phyto-oestrogens to help the symptoms of menopause.

You can either buy the cake itself, or for money savers you can get the recipe and bake it yourself too, either do a Google search or see the link here:

http://bake-it.com/wellfoods/index.html

I have no connection to this company, by the way, I have just been using the cake for years - firstly to help alleviate PMT symptoms. I thoroughly recommend it - the date and walnut variety is lovely by the way!

Hope this helps someone.....

shykins

now see the menopause cake thats another thing i had heard of but forgot. what does it taste like tho? dont want to buy all this stuff and it tastes yuk, also if it has sugar in thats no good

if i could just remember all these things i keep forgetting i could prob save myself a fortune

i get to a shop and realise i have forgotten the voucher, or i order from somewhere then realise i forgot to check for a code first - oh its soooo annoying when u realise u could have saved money on something if your memory wasnt so flipping bad

Bronnie

shykins wrote: »

now see the menopause cake thats another thing i had heard of but forgot.

Me too!


if i could just remember all these things i keep forgetting i could prob save myself a fortune

Lists, diary, notebook.....just have to remember to write them down and where you wrote it!!


i get to a shop and realise i have forgotten the voucher, or i order from somewhere then realise i forgot to check for a code first - oh its soooo annoying when u realise u could have saved money on something if your memory wasnt so flipping bad

That happens to everyone, don't be hard on yourself!!

choille

The doctor mentioned to me a bread - I think it begins with 'B' that is supposedly beneficial as it contains the flavinoids stuff. I didn't quite catch what she said - could it be bulgar wheat?

Dawning

Choille, probably Burgen bread - their soy and linseed is recommended a lot.