Is it okay to NOT have HRT

[Eeeeebygum]

After years of awful,awful heavy periods,I have finally entered menopause. I think I’ve had the fuzzy head, anxiety and all those niggles for several years and the night sweats and a few daytime flushes for the past 2 years. There is so much info and I saw a great doctor on This Morning, who said if we had any other hormone deficiency we would replace it straight away, which I think is very true, until it comes to HRT. Do you think it matters if you don’t go on it. The thought of weeks and weeks tweaking a dosage doesn’t sound too bad BUT having to struggle to get an appointment or telephone call from DRs every time will be near on impossible. HRT obviously has its health benefits but getting an appointment at DRs??

[moo196]

Yes, it's OK to choose not to take it

[HuaHin]

I think aside from the obvious symptoms you're feeling, you need to look term effects of not taking it such as osteoporosis. The doctor on This Morning is called Louise Newson, she has a website and an App with lots of useful information on. It's not as much of a hassle as you think it will and in my opinion totally worth it for the improvement in how it affects your life.

[BlackIsleGirl]

Oh my goodness! I can't believe you feel you need to ask this question! It is your body and you decide what happens to it.Make an informed choice. Look at all the a available information and then make the best decision for you. And remember that you've got the right to change your mind at any time.

[DylanTheRabbit]

It certainly makes me feel much better and I am also keen to avoid osteoporosis. My mum has broken both her wrists and having worked on an orthopedics ward, I've seen how life changing a broken hip can be in old age.

It's totally up to you what you decide to do. If you did decide to try it out, you can always stop if you think it's not helpful.

I'm lucky that my GP surgery has a messaging service, so apart from getting a blood pressure check, I haven't had to arrange an in person appointment.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

[Evonne02]

Hi Asdfghjklzxcvbn, If you do not want it then don't take it. You are lucky you have a choice. They cannot force you, but can advise for a reason. I was told as I have arthritis I cannot take it. I was put on it for a few months then taken off as the GP thought I could get Osteoporosis. Since then (20+ years), times have changed and the old thinking is not true. Apparently it is beneficial for people like me to actually have HRT.

Please do as I will be doing on Monday. I will be going onto the GP website to request a GP contacts me about HRT. I want the replacement of those hormones as I've suffered greatly due to not having it. Hope it all goes ok for you. Take care

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[Dkdfree]

HRT most definitely will improve the quality of life. Worth looking into.

[Evonne02]

Update.. I completed a lengthy and complex questionnaire on my gp website. My gp called me soon after and we spoke at length about ny symptoms. I was prescribed a patch I need to change twice a week. First day today and no hot sweats, less joint pain and I feel so calm. Hope your situation works out for you 😍