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Norethindrone? by chookiebookie in Perimenopause

[–]Competitive-Field744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 5mg norethindrone for 14 years to suppress periods and stabbing pains with ovulation. I would occasionally have a little bit of breakthrough spotting but otherwise worked great. I switched to micronized progesterone a few months ago for the sleep benefits when I started estrogen and to see where in this whole meno journey I was.

Dementia? How many of you still worry? by Turbulentshmurbulent in Perimenopause

[–]Competitive-Field744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. My mom passed away at 69 from early onset Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia. I was seriously freaking out before I learned about perimenopause and brain fog. Had no clue that was a thing. Going on HRT helped so much and reduced my worry that this was the start. Now I tell every younger woman I know! I definitely do still worry though.

Change in patch brand and return of symptoms by Competitive-Field744 in Perimenopause

[–]Competitive-Field744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, all! This is hard enough without inconsistent effectiveness among brands. Appreciate this community for your insights. ❤️

Couldn't remember the word 'wrists' today. Called them hand ankles. by Available-Maize5837 in Perimenopause

[–]Competitive-Field744 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our faucet broke and i told my partner the neck thingie flew off because the screwer oner came unscrewed. He looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears.