Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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linda50 06/14/2011

well she put me on estradiol. said it would take about a week to work. said I would only be on it for about 6 mos. and tapper off it very slowly! I just hope it works. started on very low dose 0,5mg.

nuchels 06/14/2011

I had a hysterectomy in November, and am taking 1 mg Estradiol for the hot flashes. The doctor started me off at .5 mg in January, but after two weeks no relief. After I started the 1 mg I started feeling better the next day. No more hot flashes!

deleted_user 06/15/2011

I do ,It's the best estrogen you can take. I'm on the same dose.
2 years now.
hot flashes were debilitating. No more. You really need to figure out if you will stay on it for life. It protects the heart,ect. My doctors suggest hormones for life. He has studied this for over 40 years. Hope you get to feeling better. Also scientist are figuring this out.. Some info i read and seen on T.V.

linda50 06/15/2011

thanks ladies I will let you know how im doing? so far still having trouble sleeping, and hot flashes have really calmed down! only been on it for 3 days dr said it would at least take a week! I will keep in touch!

nuchels 06/16/2011

I have trouble sleeping also, but at least I am comfortable at night without the hot flashes.

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