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Tue, 6-Jun-23 7:18 PM (323 days ago)
While I’m clearly in a rampage mood, I think NN is the exact kind of place where we should discuss menopause/HRT more. Thoughts? I don’t frequent forum much, but doesn’t seem to be commonly discussed
Well it breaks my heart that men get a very hard end of a pointy stick with this, with neither party necessarily understanding why. Yet it’s so fixable.
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I think part of that is men simply not understanding female anatomy. All men really have to worry about is a dick that doesn't work!
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A good starting point would be women understanding, but we’re still a long way off from this because it’s not talked about!
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This is exactly where I’m at MrsT. Started collagen supplements although I’m sceptical, finding the skin thing the hardest. I’ve upped my oestrogen and I think that’s helped with fat distribution…
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As for themuscle aches etc, I swear by yoga. Do it every day. Exercise matters more as you age, IMO, and being active really helps
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Women definitely suffer more aging problems than men. Physical, mental, emotional. I’m trying to be a good husband…succeed on occasion!
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Exercise and a healthy diet are so important, but they don't stop the rapid decline. I can't imagine how ancient I'd feel if I wasnt health conscious 😂
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I’m being bullied into drinking less and doing more exercise. I’m reluctantly allowing it because I know it’s important and have no self-discipline.
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Sorry if I'm depressing you 40 something spring chickens 
I'm still alive at 60, have my own teeth, can touch my toes, don't yet break anything when I fall over & have sex a couple of times a year
I'm still alive at 60, have my own teeth, can touch my toes, don't yet break anything when I fall over & have sex a couple of times a year
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Honestly, ageing is a privilege. Not everyone gets to do it
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Absolutely! And ageing healthily is a blessing.
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Also this. I’ve just put my pension contributions back up after panicking that I’d never need them. Perspective 🙌🏻
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So any guy who thinks the menopause chat isn’t relevant is no longer allowed to wank over my pics
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And it makes me so tired, I'm off to bed to not sleep 😂
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^^ I'm off to bed too. Mind if I join you on the progesterone?
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<<considers herself very lucky to have not had major effects from the meno. Hot flashes were hasty tho. Bless you all! ✌️
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Twice a day…Sod that. You change a patch twice a week. It’s a little weird at first, but when you get used to them you, you don’t feel them. Maybe give them a try x
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For those on HRT and with a possible cancer risk, be aware that oestrogen is a factor in some breast cancers.
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The menopause can have an effect on some mens lives too, I've been living with "2 people" for many years. Its more than just moaning about your other halfs mood swings for some of us.
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I'd hate to have been living with me for the last 10yrs, fortunately I've been alone. Yes, I did type 10rs and without HRT, I still have all the usual symptoms.
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MrsT. Sounds familiar and is probably more common than realised. For some it takes years. All the media stuff suggests its a finite process......it ain't.
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I can imagine. There’s a reason there is so much divorce when women are menopausal. It’s good to see you clearly have some insight into why x
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I'm lucky that my symptoms have been mainly physical, but their effect has definitely affected my mental health. My dog still loves me!
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I like to think I'm one of lifes good guys. Not too reactionary, but it's not easy and can understand the divorce issues. Its unfair on both parties.
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I’m definitely starting to see the appeal of a dog 😂
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I'm probably not alone, but places like this help. Intersting how much help there is for ladies but little consideration for the mental health of the partners.
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It doesn't hurt to at least try to understand things, but I fully support anyone who has tried their best but reaches the conclusion its best to move on.
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I'm fast approaching this part of my life so this discussion is perfect...I know nothing about what i will experience so discussing this will help a lot...Thank you Mellie for starting this...xx
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And also thank you for everyone else's input xx
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Don't rush it SEB, hopefully you've still got a way to go yet.
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SexyEnglishBabe likes this
Davina McCall won top gong at British Book Awards for look into the menopause.
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Mine came and went with a bit of a whimper at a relatively young age..... just hot flushes really. On a positive note I've saved a fortune in sanitary products ever since.
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started early to mid forties, worst part were the intermittent cycles, I often got caught out until they stopped completely..... I think I was one of the lucky ones, even to it was v early I didn't su
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suffer anything like other women I know...
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I used to be on medication that as a side effect, gave me hot flushes all day, every day. Even waiting for a bus in the snow I'd be sweating. I stopped taking them after 2 years.
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SexyEnglishBabe likes this
I think it gave me an inkling on what it must be like for women.
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There were loads of things initially SEB that I didn’t put together. Tinnitus- common side effect of low oestrogen and quite a useful one for me. A literal audible alarm for when I’m struggling…
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SexyEnglishBabe likes this
Helps me be aware of other ‘symptoms’ being hormone related - usually my teariness and feeling overwhelmed.
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SexyEnglishBabe likes this
My sleep had been disrupted for about a year, but had put that down to stress. It wasn’t stress and oestrogen really helped with that. Not perfect, but much better. Weight distribution shifting too x
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Yeah loads better on the whole, my mood is better than it’s ever been, although a certain someone likes to disagree - I think that’s more about me being able to be assertive when not overwhelmed 😂
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It fluctuates, but that’s the whole point of peri menopause there are massive fluctuations. Night sweats and sleep disturbances crept back in, so checked bloods and now trying testosterone.
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SexyEnglishBabe likes this
You leant to pay attention to things, and it actually makes me feel less psychotic knowing there’s a reason for stuff!
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I’d recommend following Dr Louise Newson - and the Balance app, is a good intro
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Fantastic discussion 🤗🤗❤️❤️
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I've only been on prescription HRT for 5yrs. I spent the first 5ish trying various supplements and natural remedies, most worked until they didn't.
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I'd definitely do the same again, except I'd go the HRT route sooner. It felt like admitting defeat, but it gave me most of my life back, so I call it a win.
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The complete waste of money was the purple pebble thing. Acupuncture, sage and good quality menopause supplements were all good.
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I'd be interested to hear from any of the lucky *******s who don't need HRT if you've had your hormone levels tested? Are they still normalish?
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SexyEnglishBabe likes this
For me it wad brain fog and utter exhaustion. I need my brain for my job so that was a big struggle, fixed by HRT
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Supplements helped too. I also had dizzy spells, sleep problems, headaches, the hot flushes came later, just as I was starting HRT
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* Hugs T4F like Phoebe does with Joey when she doesn't know what to say!
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Top topic Ms! 👌
Not sure what Ive done to deserve a hug NK , but TY anyway 😊
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NaughtyKat likes this
Owbig, Ain't it one of the best TV shows ever? One that helped me learn English beyond to academic teaching. That & Michael Jackson & Madonna.
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Mellie, Frankly, I am saddened by the inequities of the sexes: especially as it relates to pharmacology. It seems that the "industry" has been geared toward providing for the male of the species.
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I’m thankful mine isn’t constant, it’s frustrating! This thread is a great place to start on the learning more front 😜
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