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been using HRT for 6 weeks and waking in the night at what feels like 200degrees has been significantly reduced to only waking slightly hot for a minute, daily hot flushes are down to a slight raise in temperature when getting slightly stressed, I cant believe I put up with daily hot flushes before and could not go back!
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i have been practicing yoga for about a year and I honestly think this helps with a calmer mood, if I have not been to a class for a couple of weeks I really do notice a shift in mood, I would definitely recommend yoga practice for a inner calm
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Perimenopause
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Outcome 3/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
1 side effect noted
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Age not shared
52 weeks logged
weight not budging going for walks with the dog everyday, going to the gym 3 times a week eating a clean diet and the weight is just not moving, I feel like everyone eats what they want and be slender except me its not fair and hard to accept
my weight just isnt moving on the scale, i walk the dog every day go to the gym 3 times a week and cut down to a clean diet and the scales just aren't moving, I feel like all restaurants and coffee bars are full of people eating what they want and i am the only fatting walking past with nothing, how is that even fair? its hard to accept
Into the first couple of weeks of HRT not sure if my sleep is any better, less hot flashes in the night to wake me up which is a huge difference, consciously reducing caffeine intake but still not feeling like I have slept well is this still a perimenopause thing anyone else feeling the same?
this is hard to write as no words come to mind, but that is exactly what brain fog is, total blankness wondering why your brain doesn't work and when it does work efficiently stops dead int its tracks when in the middle of something that needs thinking about. Does this brain fog ever clear or get better for anyone
Fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, mood changes — my GP said it was perimenopause. Turns out my TSH was 6.8 (subclinical hypothyroid). Started levothyroxine and within 6 weeks the fatigue lifted dramatically. I'm sharing this because the symptom overlap between thyroid dysfunction and perimenopause is huge. If you're not feeling better on HRT, or something doesn't feel right, push for full thyroid testing (not just TSH — get free T3 and T4 too).
From first symptom (15) to diagnosis (23) — 8 years of being told my pain was 'normal period cramps.' Spoiler: passing out from pain is not normal. After laparoscopic surgery confirmed stage 3 endo, I tried various hormonal treatments. What's working for me now: continuous combined pill (no breaks, no bleeds), regular pelvic physio, anti-inflammatory diet (reducing gluten and dairy specifically), and stress management. Not pain-free but functional. If your pain is disrupting your life, please push for investigation.
I had no idea I should be thinking about bone density. No symptoms, felt fine. My new GP suggested a DEXA scan because I'm slim, post-menopausal, and have a family history. T-score came back at -1.7 in my hip. Now I'm doing weight-bearing exercise, taking calcium and vitamin D, and my doctor is discussing whether HRT would be appropriate given the bone protection benefits. If you're post-menopausal and haven't had a DEXA scan, please ask your doctor about it.
I expected hot flashes. I expected night sweats. Nobody told me about the RAGE. I snapped at my kids yesterday for leaving a cup on the counter and I could hear myself being unreasonable but couldn't stop. Then I cried for twenty minutes. Then I was fine. This rollercoaster is exhausting. Started progesterone last week — really hoping it helps even things out. My family is being incredibly patient but I feel terrible.
I'm a lawyer. I've prided myself on my memory and ability to construct arguments. At 46, I started losing words mid-sentence. Forgetting client names. Walking into rooms and forgetting why I was there. I genuinely went to my GP terrified it was early dementia. She tested my hormones and said 'welcome to perimenopause.' The relief was enormous but also — nobody warns you about this. I'm now on HRT and the fog has lifted significantly, though I'm not quite back to where I was.
After trying sage tea, black cohosh, evening primrose oil, and a cooling pillow (all of which did basically nothing for me), my menopause specialist suggested a very low dose of venlafaxine. I was nervous about an antidepressant but she explained it works on the thermoregulatory centre at low doses. It's reduced my hot flashes from 8-10 a day to maybe 2-3. Still not zero but I can function again. Wanted to share in case anyone else is struggling and HRT isn't an option for them.
Nobody wants to say it so I will: I went from a healthy sex drive to absolutely nothing overnight. Not 'reduced' — gone. Like a switch was flipped. It affected my relationship, my self-image, my confidence. My menopause specialist tested my testosterone — it was undetectable. I've been on testosterone cream (compound pharmacy, UK) for 4 months and it's made a real difference. Not back to 25-year-old levels but I feel like a sexual person again. I wish we talked about this more.
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I put off HRT for over a year because I was terrified of the risks. Finally went to a menopause clinic after the night sweats got so bad I was changing sheets at 3am. Started on Estrogel and Utrogestan — the first month was underwhelming honestly, just some breast tenderness. But by month two the hot flashes had halved and by month three I was sleeping through the night for the first time in two years. The Utrogestan makes me drowsy so I take it at bedtime which actually helps with sleep. I wish I hadn't waited so long.
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Perimenopause
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Outcome 8/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
2 side effects noted
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Age range 49-52
16 weeks logged
Tried
Only been less than a week taking HRT - oral and spray my hot flushes have calmed down and gone from what felt like constantly throughout the day to just a few, also in the night only waking up once being hot rather than what felt like every hour, feeling better already
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Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
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Outcome 5/10 at 4 wk
Would continue yes
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Age range 50-54
1 weeks logged
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took progesterone capsule for first time, I planned for when I knew the following day I was not doing any driving, as the potential side effects are drowsiness, I took the tablet at 10pm and 'waited' to feel drowsy I was hoping it would help me sleep as I have lots of trouble sleeping now, however, I cant say it made much difference so not much of a side effect as I was actually hoping. This is listed on the packet as a common side effect
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Sleep
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Outcome 2/10 at 4 wk
Would continue maybe
1 side effect noted
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Age range 50-54
1 weeks logged
Tried
I've been using Myo-Inositol for about 10 weeks now for weight creeping up despite eating well. the worst of the symptoms eased around week 4. I could function normally again. It's been a real game-changer for me.
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Weight & Metabolism
Noticed
Outcome 9/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
About
Age range 50-54
8 weeks logged
Tried
Unfortunately Myo-Inositol didn't work for my weight gain around the middle. I gave it 10 weeks and it just wasn't effective for me. Back to square one unfortunately.
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Weight & Metabolism
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Outcome 1/10 at 8 wk
Would continue maybe
1 side effect noted
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Age range 45-49
12 weeks logged
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Myo-Inositol has been a genuine turning point for my metabolic changes. I noticed I slept better for the first time in months fairly quickly. I could function normally again over the following weeks. I wish I'd started sooner.
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Weight & Metabolism
Noticed
Outcome 8/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
2 side effects noted
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Age range 40-44
8 weeks logged
Tried
I tried Myo-Inositol for difficulty losing weight despite exercise but the results were mixed. I felt a bit more like myself, but the side effects made it hard to continue. Worth trying but manage your expectations.
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Weight & Metabolism
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Outcome 7/10 at 12 wk
Would continue maybe
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Age range 47-49
8 weeks logged
Tried
I tried Myo-Inositol for difficulty losing weight despite exercise but the results were mixed. things started to shift slightly, but the initial improvement plateaued. I may try increasing the dose.
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Weight & Metabolism
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Outcome 6/10 at 12 wk
Would continue maybe
1 side effect noted
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Age range 47-49
12 weeks logged
Tried
Disappointing experience with D-Chiro-Inositol. My weight creeping up despite eating well didn't improve and I had headaches throughout. I've stopped taking it.
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Weight & Metabolism
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Outcome 2/10 at 8 wk
Would continue maybe
2 side effects noted
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Age range 60-64
12 weeks logged
Tried
D-Chiro-Inositol helped somewhat with my metabolism slowdown — energy improved, though the hot flashes continued. Worth trying but manage your expectations.
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Weight & Metabolism
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Outcome 4/10 at 12 wk
Would continue maybe
1 side effect noted
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Age range 45-49
12 weeks logged
Tried
D-Chiro-Inositol has been surprisingly effective for my metabolic changes. I noticed there was a noticeable difference fairly quickly. the symptoms were about 70% better over the following weeks. I'd recommend discussing it with your GP.
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Weight & Metabolism
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Outcome 9/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
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Age range 50-54
16 weeks logged