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Not me. Was forced into it during my 40s and went on HRT. Now at 59 trying to get off the HRT but can't take the hot flashes. I've cut down to 2mg HRT per week. Seems to keep the hot flashes under control but my Doc is not happy about it.
What are you doing?
I have uncontrollable high blood pressure. My diet is good; I exercise, am not overweight, don't smoke or drink, yet my BP is high. I'm on 2 BP meds and have been for several years, still no relief. They tested and scanned everything looking for tumors or a cause. Determined it's heredity. She said HRT could play a small role, but unsure.
What type of supplements do you use?
Yes.
I have to. I had breast cancer almost 5 years ago and couldn't even handle the AIs, so I can't take anything. My cancer was hormone positive. I had to get a total mastectomy (chose not to reconstruct) so no boobs and a belly SUCKS!
I went into menopause accidentally/ unexpectedly? I had been on depo provera for years, and then, one month, I missed my shot. I kept telling myself I would get my shot once I had a period, but they never came back. It's been a solid 4.5 years since I've had a period. My Dr gave me a cream to use for hot flashes (some combo of estrogen & progestin). I had horrible anxiety. I used it exactly once and was done with it. The hot flashes are uncomfortable but manageable. But, by far, the first thing for me has been all the weight I've put on in my belly. Does not matter what I do, I can't lose weight. I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror. I won't date or even take pics with my kid. It just makes me feel so incredibly sad