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This is a group to help our Divas regain control of their health from perimenopause through menopause and beyond. There are many of us that suffer from debilitating symptoms and illnesses as a result of this hormonal process..
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Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2011
My Menopausal Journey
In June 2001, I had a hysterectomy after years of pain and heavy bleeding, which had advanced to the most intolerable state. If I knew what I am learning about bioidentical hormones now, I probably could have avoided the surgery.
I had my uterus and cervix removed, keeping my ovaries. I was told that would prevent early menopause. This was not what happened for me. Very shortly after the surgery, I began with hot flashes which progressed to severe symptoms that put me on a path of needless test and misinformation.
I spent almost a year not knowing that I was in menopause only to be sent to a blood specialist and denied a hormonal test because my family doctor told me the test cost the insurance company money!
After feeling that I might have MS, Cancer and a host of other diseases, I finally found information that provided me some real insight into what might be troubling me. I went back to a Obgyn who told me she felt I really was in menopause. The test results confirmed this and I started on hormones that gave me back my life.
Estratest for me was a life saver. If you have suffered from significant and severe menopausal symptoms, then you know how completely debilitating that it can be. . The problem I face now is that the manufacturer discontinued Estratest last fall and once again, my health slowly declined and in the past few months, I have become very sick. I am currently on Xanax to relieve some of the anxiety, but this is just a bandaid, not a cure!! Syntest, which is the generic form if Estratest, did not work for me.
After reaching a place that was intolerable, I called my Gyn and he is now treating me with bioidentical hormones. They do not make mine anymore and I have no alternative. From what I am reading, they are the only hormones that a woman should take.
I will be doing more research and chronicling my own journey here. My hope is that this will save many of you years of agony and illness. Menopause does not have to be a painful process. Let's empower ourselves to learn more about our bodies and take control of our health!
Discussion Forum
Are you exeriencing dry eye??
Started by Dede May 11, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have had problems with severe dry eye syndrome for several years now. Lately, it has been so painful that I have been taking steroid drops. I was recently told that by taking fish oil and flax seed…Continue
Bioidentical Hormone Pellets
Started by Dede May 6, 2011. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Since my synthetic hormones, estratest were discontinued, I have struggled to find stability in my life. For anyone that suffers from chronic and permanent severe hormonal symptoms, the effects of…Continue
Important Radio Show on Menopause and Bioidentical Hormones
Started by Dede Jan 25, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Like
This is a great show with Christine Northrup giving you great insight to "what is menopause" and how to become balanced again!You can see it at…Continue
Tags: bioidentical, women, hormones, health
Started on Biodidentical Hormones
Started by Dede. Last reply by Dede Apr 20, 2010. 7 Replies 1 Like
Last Thursday, I started my journey back to good health. I say... "back to good health", because I have not felt well for quite some time. Being out of hormonal balance is debilitating and will…Continue
Tags: women, perimenopause, menopause, hormones, bioidentical
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Comment by Kris Henderson on October 2, 2011 at 6:33pm -
Put your pj's on and get some sleep, will ya!
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Comment by Kris Henderson on August 20, 2011 at 9:58am
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Comment by Kris Henderson on August 18, 2011 at 8:58am
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Do you ever feel like (in Jackson Browne's song) you're "running on empty"? Check out today's comments about the importance of putting the right fuel into your body!
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Comment by Kris Henderson on August 15, 2011 at 7:12am
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I live with a food sabotager - bless his heart! It's really hard sometimes...
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Comment by Kris Henderson on August 10, 2011 at 9:09am
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Food cravings are something we all struggle with - some of us more than others. Here are some tips to help you work through them....
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Comment by Kris Henderson on August 9, 2011 at 9:15am
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Hey, thanks Dede, I just joined the Bloggers Unite group!
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Comment by Dede on August 8, 2011 at 10:58pm
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Hi Kris!
Commented on your article. Was really great!!! You should join our Bloggers Unite Group if you are not already a member!
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