Menopause

[pennydrop]

Hi, hit the menopause due to breast cancer treatment . Gaining weight and hate it, anyone out there in a similar position?

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[IndigoBlue61]

Hello pennydrop 🙂 Welcome to the Forum

I am in a similar position after a hysterectomy but have (so far) managed not to gain, and have recently starting losing again, albeit very slowly. The menopause does make it difficult, especially if (like me) you like things like bread and pasta! Carbohydrates just seem to add the pounds I afraid 🙁

Have a read of the suggestions Cracker has made, and please ask if you have any questions 🙂

[pennydrop in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks will.look.at Cracker

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I'd heard that breast cancer treatment can kick ( and I use that word deliberately ) you into an early menopause. How annoying for you. I don't think that my reply is going to cheer you up much. I started about 18 years ago. I don't know wether I was particularly naive but I assumed it would be an end to the dreaded monthlies ( hoorah ) a couple of years of mood swings, hot sweats and weight gain, then.......let the rest of my life begin! 18 years later, I'm still struggling with my weight but it's now settling in new places, mainly midriff. It's a constant source of amusement to my family that I can turn beetroot red and sweaty at the sniff of a cork. I sleep fitfully and always in a wind tunnel with fan going. Covers off, covers on all night.

If Captain Birdseye is thinking of retiring from the fishfinger adverts ( if he hasn't already ) then I'm available. No need for make up. ( You may be too young for that reference, just think unwanted facial hair )

The good news, every woman is different. And although it takes more effort, the weight can be shifted. You may find it a doddle and sail through. I hope so. And as you are discovering, there's always someone on this forum with helpful advice, just not me this time. Best of luck.

[pennydrop in reply to Hidden]

Hi thank you so much for your wise words of support. Feeling positive now and ready to hit the gym and study and follow the NHS 12 week diet. My oncologist put me on a low dose of venlafaxine to help with the sweat's after about a month they reduced to.about 30 % so maybe you could look into that take care