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Perimenopause

Thebigblue

Hi, I am newly diagnosed at 49. Still trying to make sense of it all. Can I ask the ladies in the group what your experience of peri menopause has been. I have been on HRT for 5 years and despite this I feel like my symptoms are getting worse. I’m more and more sensitive to noise, smell and people. I’d be interested to hear about other’s experience please. Thanks

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  • It was pretty horrible for me. My periods had always been painful but became really unbearable. I had a scan which showed fibroids. My doctor gave me a leaflet outlining options - I wanted to avoid surgery and as I couldn't take the combined contraceptive pill or HRT due to oestrogen making my blood pressure high, I asked to try Depo-Provera progesterone injections. This stopped my periods and made things more bearable - it seemed to balance out my hormones a bit. I did also become very emotional at times and I had some nights where I would wake up with palpitations. I'm so glad it's all over now.

    I didn't know I was on the spectrum when I was Peri-menopausal - I didn't discover this until I was in my mid fifties. I don't know if my experience was any different to most other women due to autism - all I ever heard others talking about was hot flushes, which I didn't really get.

    I empathise with your situation and hope things get better soon.

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  • It was pretty horrible for me. My periods had always been painful but became really unbearable. I had a scan which showed fibroids. My doctor gave me a leaflet outlining options - I wanted to avoid surgery and as I couldn't take the combined contraceptive pill or HRT due to oestrogen making my blood pressure high, I asked to try Depo-Provera progesterone injections. This stopped my periods and made things more bearable - it seemed to balance out my hormones a bit. I did also become very emotional at times and I had some nights where I would wake up with palpitations. I'm so glad it's all over now.

    I didn't know I was on the spectrum when I was Peri-menopausal - I didn't discover this until I was in my mid fifties. I don't know if my experience was any different to most other women due to autism - all I ever heard others talking about was hot flushes, which I didn't really get.

    I empathise with your situation and hope things get better soon.

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