I’m nearly 50, in fact I will be this month. Its been a few years of Hot Flushes so far along with other symptoms but finally they are getting to me. So I went to visit the GP for help.

I’ve tried holistic help and supplements, and plain old ignoring it and trying to get by. But recently they have felt worse and I’m miserable. 

First off I felt really listened too, and although I couldn’t go on HRT due to having no parent medical background (I’m adopted) I have had aura migraines and had a DVT. Though the DVT was given after an orthopaedic surgery. The other two were enough to put me in high risk of cancer and stroke.

So what can I do? Well for the main symptom Hot Flushes I’ve been given Venlafaxine 37.5mg to see if these help. Warned that for 2 weeks I may feel worse, but to stick with it if I can.

As I can’t have estrogen they are looking into testosterone low dose instead. But she is going to research it first. I go back in 2 weeks time to discuss.