Menopause and running

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LindsD Nov 2024 1:34pm, 21 Nov 2024 71,136 posts	0 LindsD Yeah me too. And she was paid for it.
GetOutTheDoor Nov 2024 1:36pm, 21 Nov 2024 1,208 posts	0 GetOutTheDoor @DrMags I like the paper you've linked - haven't kept up to date with papers - I especially like the graphs showing how key getting timely HRT is. Plus this will be good to take to my next HRT review. Locally they like prescribing it for 3 years, then you have to start getting stroppy to keep it. I'm at two years and am fond of my patches (even more so seeing the reduced morbidity graphs!).
LindsD Nov 2024 1:44pm, 21 Nov 2024 71,137 posts	0 LindsD My GP had a very determined attempt to stop me taking it after 3 years. She said 'don't you want to see what your life will be like after you stop?' I cried on the phone. I definitely don't. They haven't tried since.
fleecy Nov 2024 1:52pm, 21 Nov 2024 55,363 posts	0 fleecy I think the NICE guidelines say you can stay on it as long as you want, don't they? I have zero intention of stopping without a very good reason
runnerbean Nov 2024 1:55pm, 21 Nov 2024 47,341 posts	0 runnerbean Give me 5 minutes in a room with a women with fcuk all knowledge and experience with HRT and it’s side effects and I’ll dirt them out.
fleecy Nov 2024 1:55pm, 21 Nov 2024 55,364 posts	0 fleecy From the NHS website: 'You can take HRT for as long as you need it. You can discuss this with your doctor or nurse at your yearly review.'
runnerbean Nov 2024 1:55pm, 21 Nov 2024 47,342 posts	0 runnerbean Sort them even.
runnerbean Nov 2024 1:56pm, 21 Nov 2024 47,343 posts	0 runnerbean The specialist I’ve been under says I can have it as long as I want . She feels that every women should be able to have it if able and those with bone issues too.
KatieB Nov 2024 2:36pm, 21 Nov 2024 8,901 posts	0 KatieB @runnerbean I just assumed you’d be burying them 😂
Velociraptor Nov 2024 2:41pm, 21 Nov 2024 72,149 posts	0 Velociraptor