Menopause and running

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plodding hippo Aug 2021 3:51am, 28 Aug 2021 51,695 posts	0 plodding hippo None of you need to come off HRT. Ever.
Little Miss Happy Aug 2021 5:55am, 28 Aug 2021 4,882 posts	0 Little Miss Happy Hopefully soon sorted Janey.
LindsD Aug 2021 7:23am, 28 Aug 2021 49,321 posts	0 LindsD Thanks Hipps
quimby Aug 2021 7:27am, 28 Aug 2021 4,965 posts	0 quimby Thanks Hipps. The doctor I went to see said that she was on HRT and they would have to prise it from her cold dead hands.
quimby Aug 2021 11:40pm, 28 Aug 2021 4,970 posts	0 quimby Well, applied my first dose of Oestrogel this evening. I'm afraid it made me giggle, I thought of Vic Reeves rubbing his thighs.
Serendippily Sep 2021 10:50pm, 6 Sep 2021 23,086 posts	0 Serendippily Telephone interview with dr who pulled up the hrt template and said as I’d bled within the last few months he’d recommend oestrogen patches (reduced risk of blood clots compared to oral tablets) and utrogestan tablets in the latter part of cycle. He doesn’t pretend any particular specialist knowledge and I like him for it. Anyone better read than me have any comments for or against?
LindsD Sep 2021 7:20am, 7 Sep 2021 49,462 posts	0 LindsD I liked the patches but they do sometimes come off. I only stopped because of supply issues.
TheScribbler Sep 2021 3:55pm, 18 Sep 2021 5,611 posts	0 TheScribbler Not menopause related, but you are my go to people for this kind of thing. I’ve had an allergic reaction to something this week ( I think insect repellent or sun screen) and had itchy blotches all over my face, neck snd arms. I’ve managed to reduce it with anti- histamine but now the skin on my face is very dry, red and flaky. Am I best to just moisturise (E45) or should I try something to gently remove the dead skin, like a scrub? I really don’t do cosmetics or skin care, mostly because I used to react to too much when I was younger. Last time I had a breakout like this was 4 years ago.
Autumnleaves Sep 2021 3:59pm, 18 Sep 2021 17,080 posts	0 Autumnleaves I'd be tempted to slather on something soothing like cold cream - old fashioned but effective x
Velociraptor Sep 2021 4:38pm, 18 Sep 2021 54,139 posts	0 Velociraptor I'd advise avoiding exfoliants and just using lots of emollient. A spot of weak steroid ointment may help if you have some available.