Client26

I visited my GP a couple of times with general symptoms of “I just don’t feel right”. My Vitamin D levels were normal, my hormone levels came back ok, my thyroid results were also fine, but I still didn’t feel right. I started taking an SSRI & felt a bit better, but still not great. I returned again to my GP, feeling like a hypochondriac at that stage & the SSRI was changed to an SNRI which seemed more effective & did improve my mood.

But as I started to feel better I had the dawning realisation that the hot flushes, the severe night sweats & the sudden blanking out of words & memory problems that I’d had for the last year had to be menopause related (I was 45 at that point). I did feel stupid that it took me so long to recognise it. After speaking to my mum who told me of her long symptomatic menopause years & my dad (who was a GP before he retired), I decided to do something proactive about my symptoms. My own GP has been very good over the years, but I really wanted to see someone with expertise in the menopause area.

I did some investigation & came across the Menopause Hub. I was impressed by the website & the level of information provided online so I booked an appointment.
Loretta has set up a great service for women. I’ve had consultations with the doctors there and am now 4 months on HRT with a massive improvement in how I feel. I can honestly describe it as feeling like me again. If any of this strikes a chord with you - I’d recommend that you book an appointment - you won’t regret it!