Menopause

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Hi, I was diagnosed in January with breast cancer and I’m really struggling with menopause symptoms. Mainly hot flushes and itchy skin, when I look at the side effects of chemo they are very similar too - anyone else found what to take to deal with it?

  • I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis...I'm the same diagnosed with breast cancer, stopped my HRT and now back in full menopause.   Dry and itchy skin has been a massive side effect for me too and a lot of insomnia so I'm interested in any suggestions people have too 

  • I have been to my doctors today who has prescribed something (I pick it up tomorrow) so I’ll let you know how that goes! I also discovered today that we can all get free prescriptions, just fill out a form from the chemist and get your doctor to sign it, otherwise it was going to cost me £20 a month for the next 10 years!!!

  • That's good to know....thanks and food luck with the new meds!

  • Listen to Menopause and Cancer podcast, lots of tips on there .