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JodieMaree's avatar
2 years ago

SUFFERING STOPPING HORMONE TREATMENT FOR MENOPAUSE

Hi. Diagnosed two weeks ago yesterday, can’t believe it’s only been two weeks seems so much longer. Daughter is currently in the middle of HSC, so I haven’t told family yet, which sort of makes it seem like it’s not real. 

I’ve been reading a lot of posts and like a lot of women, I was blind sided getting a call back from Breast Screen Australia, even then thought, nah, not me. One out of twenty, my odds are good. I’ve been to the surgeon and McGrath nurse and now need to make a decision.

It would be so much easier if I could get a good nights sleep. As the tumour is hormone positive, I’ve had to go off my happy gel (Estrogel). For the past week the night sweets are back. Anyone with the same dilemma? Any suggestions? TIA

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  • I understand.  I'm struggling with the symptoms at the moment. But it's better than the alternative
  • Hi @Aska (not sure how to tag) thanks for your reply. I really don’t want menopause symptoms again, I was only on the gel for 5 months and was feeling like my old self again. 
  • Hi @Jod@jodiem
    Sorry you're in this group, it takes a while to sink in.  I am finished hospital based treatment and am now on hormone blockers.  I'm 50  and my rumours were also hormone positive. So I was put into medical induced menopause, the hot flushes at night the worst symptom due to affect on sleep. But my oncologist has recommended acupuncture. I've had 1 session.  The acupuncturist is confident it will help me.  I'm also taking evening primrose oil.
    Good luck