Yep (sm)

I'll try to make this as concise as I can...I had a TAH/BSO 7 years ago when I was 41...doc started me on Prempro before I was even discharged from the hospital.  Started putting weight on about 6 months in (gained about 30-35 lbs), & decided to seek alternatives (with the blessing of my doc) to deal with the night sweats & "flushes" (they weren't full-blown, soaking-wet hot flashes).  I experimented with a few OTC preparations, & found that black cohosh worked pretty well for me along with topical progesterone.  But, everyone is different, & researching/experimenting is key.  If you Google HRT alternatives you'll see a bunch of stuff on the topic.  You can also check with a local health food store to see what they have (one in my area was very helpful), & go from there.  I finally just decided to go off the OTC stuff, & leveled out (although it's still easy for me to put weight on now, & a lot harder to get it off...aarrrggghhh!) 

Best of luck to you...know you'll find something that's a good fit

• Any personal experience with HRT? - Weight gain?
  • progesterone cream!!!!!! - nm
  • Yep (sm) - eyesofearth
    • Did you lose the weight after coming off? - Thanks for your help!
      • Did start to drop some weight but...(sm) - eyesofearth
        • Again, thanks - it's appreciated
          • You're welcome :-) - eyesofearth

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