Hormone Replacement Therapy

Part three.

I saw my doctor a few weeks ago. Like usual, I cried through most of the appointment. She could clearly see the emotional state I’ve been in, and suggested I try low dose hormone replacement therapy. I had heard from a few friends it really helped them. And though I read some downfalls to HRT, there are also some compelling and appealing positives that are greater than the negatives.

So I decided to try HRT.

Fast forward to today…

I’ve been taking low dose Estradiol and Progesterone for a few weeks. I’m noticing some improvement with hot flashes and night sweats. I’m feeling a tiny bit more energy some days. My mood swings are a little less frequent. And I’m crying a lot less (yay)! So I’m thinking the HRT is working.

The downside to this is I’ve started bleeding, like a period. Really wasn’t expecting to buy ANYMORE tampons in my life! But there I was, in the store feminine hygiene aisle, scooping up a box of tampons for myself thinking “Oy vey”.

But, I’m sticking with it and hoping my body adjusts and stops bleeding. My goal is to feel better and become a person I like again. I’m desperate to be the real me, not the in limbo meno-me. Why does menopause suck so much?! Haven’t women dealt with enough by the time they reach menopause? I’m just gonna be blunt, this is bullshit!