It was an interesting listen but seemed like mostly things we’ve already talked about extensively here. But if it reaches an audience that doesn’t have the background we have, then I’m glad. I have my HRT appointment tomorrow and it helped me remember some of the minor symptoms I want to include when I discuss with my GYN.

Hugs friend. I’m naturally introverted and nowadays I wish I could live like a hermit. I get everything you said. Remember that movie “The Net” with Sandra Bullock where she never left the house until she got tied up in some espionage scheme? I’ll take that minus the espionage.

I just started Grand Hotel by Scott Kenemore. It has a pretty bad rating on Goodreads but I’m enjoying it so far, it’s giving AHS Hotel plus a little Chaucer with all the weird individual stories.

Just finished Last Days and really loved it. I’ll add this to my TBR.

Thanks, it’s good to know what to expect. Is the progesterone generally a pill? I’m thinking about stopping the black cohosh to get it out of my system before the appointment. I’ve been taking it less than a year.

Thank you!!!

She definitely will. At my appointment last fall she suggested I try an OTC supplement and call her back if I decide I want to go with HRT. So I feel certain she’s going to give me a scrip today. I’m not sure exactly what, I guess estrogen and progestin since I still have my uterus. But it’ll be an interesting experience I’m sure!

That’s a really good point there at the end. Rather than having employers making accommodation for people dealing with the symptoms of menopause, be sure that the company health insurance has good coverage and resources for it and make an effort to put the information out into the employee population so they can use the benefit. People in menopause most likely don’t want to “out” themselves for fear of repercussions.

Quite helpful, thank you so much. I need to regulate my expectations so it’s good to hear the reality.

Thanks, I sure will!!!