Question:- I am 51 haven’t had a period for 2 years, I am in a stable relationship is it possible to get pregnant if having unprotected sex

Reply:- Yes it may be, It depends on your previous menstrual history, health & well being.

It would be advisable to use some means of contraception for another year,but seek medical advice if still in doubt .

Question-:  Itchy itchy skin is making my life hell…..I am 56 years old, no periods for 18 months I am really hot all the time not on     HRT thou too scared of side effects help me please regain my life

Reply:-  Deterioration of the nerve ends in ageing skin can lead to itchiness called formication, this can be an intense and very uncomfortable  feeling.

Ensure your diet is rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements …these are vitamins A B C and E as well as potassium zinc magnesium iron & calcium. Particular attention should be paid to B vitamins.

Taken daily will aid body & hormonal balance

Question-:  I had an hysterectomy 11 years ago and have been on HRT for the past 8 years. I have been absolutely brilliant on HRT but my GP advised coming off because of the length of time I have been on it - which I did 8 weeks ago. At first I wasn’t too bad but now all the symptoms have returned with a vengeance! The worst to cope with is the night sweats and insomnia but I am also experiencing severe headaches and as I already suffer from migraine, the headaches frequently develop into migraine. For the last three days I have been taking Menopace (herbal remedy) and I suppose it’s too soon to tell if these will help with my symptoms but if it doesn’t would it be safe to go back on HRT? I am 54 in September.

Reply-:HRT needs to be reduced slowly, & Herbal remedy’s may take up to a month to work but as everyone’s metabolism is different, so its difficult to say

Black Cohosh, Angus Castus, Soy Isoflavones can help to alleviate symptoms of the menopause

As for going back onto HRT,   according to your / family medical history its is your decision along with you GP’s guidance

Look a diet , eat more soya  & phytoestrogens with  good source of Omega 3-6-9

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