I feel like Im in a catch 22 situation...
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I didn't have the abrupt menopause you have had since treatment but I certainly know that for around 2 years of natural menopause I just didn't feel like myself.
I am now too on anastrozole and my reduced libido hasn't got better on it that's for sure. What I do find is if I have a go...interest does come. I just don't have the drive that occurs with natural cycles.
My weight gain impacted on several things. It impacted on my body image. It impacted on my sleep and it contributed to my memory.....well not the weight but my diet did. I recently have tried Michael Moseleys Fast800 and the Mediterranean style of eating and reduction of carbohydrates has switched my brain back on, stopped my joints hurting (only needing occasional panadol now). I know I sound like an ad...but I strongly advise reading the book and if you are keen they have an additional recipe book and an online program. I believe there is a free audible book you can get to have an idea if it's for you. The Facebook site has a lot of info too and some free recipes.
2017 isn't that long ago for such a lot of change. It will improve but it does take time. I'm 4 years since 1st surgery and only now do I feel a little like the old me.
I did find this about sexuality after breast cancer which might be useful to you.
https://www.cancernetwork.com/breast-cancer/management-breast-cancer-therapyrelated-sexual-dysfunction
Take care. Post often. We get it. X
I am now too on anastrozole and my reduced libido hasn't got better on it that's for sure. What I do find is if I have a go...interest does come. I just don't have the drive that occurs with natural cycles.
My weight gain impacted on several things. It impacted on my body image. It impacted on my sleep and it contributed to my memory.....well not the weight but my diet did. I recently have tried Michael Moseleys Fast800 and the Mediterranean style of eating and reduction of carbohydrates has switched my brain back on, stopped my joints hurting (only needing occasional panadol now). I know I sound like an ad...but I strongly advise reading the book and if you are keen they have an additional recipe book and an online program. I believe there is a free audible book you can get to have an idea if it's for you. The Facebook site has a lot of info too and some free recipes.
2017 isn't that long ago for such a lot of change. It will improve but it does take time. I'm 4 years since 1st surgery and only now do I feel a little like the old me.
I did find this about sexuality after breast cancer which might be useful to you.
https://www.cancernetwork.com/breast-cancer/management-breast-cancer-therapyrelated-sexual-dysfunction
Take care. Post often. We get it. X