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Search found 9 matches
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: HRT already?
Replies: 2
Views: 1944

Re: HRT already?

Hi, Your symptoms are very much suggestive of hormonal changes especially oestrogen deficiency Ie itchy skin, vaginal dryness, low libido, stress incontinence I would suggest HRT including testosterone treatment and not wait or hold on. There is no need to suffer. I would also recommend vaginal lase...
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: Spotting
Replies: 2
Views: 3637

Re: Spotting

Hi

Spitting and irregular periods are a feature of perimenopause because hormones are fluctuating and depleting. Is also make sure you’re up to date with your cervical smear test.
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: How do you know?
Replies: 2
Views: 2001

Re: How do you know?

The guidelines are that if you are symptomatic and over 45yrs then you don’t need a blood test. However 5%of women naturally go through menopause under 45yrs so then it may be worth getting a test. During perimenopause the test ie FSH blood test can come back normal as hormone levels fluctuate in a ...
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: What's the sign?
Replies: 2
Views: 2002

Re: What's the sign?

Often women don’t recognise they have started perimenopause because we women are used to putting up with a lot! More women c/o feeling tired, joint pains are more common than flushes. Weight gain is common and new anxiety or feeling overwhelmed. Period cycle gets shorter. So sometimes the symptoms a...
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: Peri menopause & hypothyroidism
Replies: 2
Views: 2025

Re: Peri menopause & hypothyroidism

Hi Susie has given some great diet and lifestyle advice. 1in 4 perimenopausal women consider giving up work or going part time. Are your thyroid function tests optimal. Have you considered HRT? I see many women feeling the way you do and are doing all the lifestyle and diet elements but it’s when th...
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: Peri menopause
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Re: Peri menopause

Hi,

Acne is common in the perimenopause because of hormonal imbalance.
There are a number if topical medications you could try.
You could also go into HRT if you wanted to regulate your hormones. You don’t have to wait until periods stop before commencing
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: Night Sweats
Replies: 2
Views: 1954

Re: Night Sweats

Hi, I don’t think you should be denied HRT because of your weight. Albeit this should be addressed. Poor sleep can lead to less energy and motivation as well as causes wt gain because you feel mor hungry the following day. Sometimes once HRT is started women feel better because they sleep better and...
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: Menopause - peri-menopause
Topic: Menopause
Replies: 2
Views: 2029

Re: Menopause

Hi

Average age of menopause is 51 and most women do go through it by 55. But some women do so later too so you may be one of those who is a late menopauser.
A late menopause increases your risk of ovarian cancer so it’s worth going to your GP for some blood tests and a general review.
by Dr Shahzadi Harper
Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: vaginal issues
Topic: Large vagina
Replies: 1
Views: 2044

Re: Large vagina

Dear Lianne, Vaginal laxity is common after children especially when there has been a tear or episiotomy and if you’ve had large babies. This can lead to loss of sensation during Intercourse and loss of sexual satisfaction. A procedure which could help and which I do perform on a number of women for...
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