menopause and treatment advice please

[MrsBL]

I suffer from Primary APS with major clotting episodes, Arterial and Venus. When I was having Chemotherapy I was warned that this may throw me into early menopause. Whereas I do not suffer hot flushes or anything like that, my periods have become slightly irregular and my husband says I am a 'bit more grumpy' than he is used to.

Does anybody else take medication for this? I am currently on Clexane injections, Asprin, mycophenolate, all daily alongside Rituximab every 9 months. I have just stared taking Evening Primrose Oil Capsules.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

[InSpain]

Hi MrsBL have you had a look at the Hughes Syndrome Website under the section 'diet' - natural herbal remedies? You will need to keep an eye on your INR whilst taking the Evening Primrose Oil as it my affect it. It doesn't say you can't take it but in my own experience my INR went all over the place whilst I was taking it. So do be careful won't you. I feel sorry that I haven't anything else to add to help you. I too went through the 'grumpy' phase then the hot sweats etc in the end I just decided to grin and get on with it. I know it's not much fun but it doesn't last forever! xxx