Hi Mels
Thanks for posting.
It’s understandable that you’re worried about your menopausal symptoms returning especially as this has previously caused mood swings and had an impact on your relationship with your husband.
You don’t say your age or when you started HRT, but mood swings often occur during perimenopause when your body is making a transition into the menopause. During this time hormone levels fluctuate, and it is this which can lead to mood swings, irritability, and increased anxiety or depression. It may be that at this point, as you have entered the menopause, the mood swings will not reoccur.
Hot flushes are the most commonly reported menopausal symptom due to breast cancer treatment such as anastrozole (Arimidex), and many women contact us describing the difficulties they are experiencing with them but the frequency and severity of them vary from person to person. Some women experience few, if any. For most women they will fade over time and become less severe, but for some they may continue to experience hot flushes which can really affect their quality of life. Our information on menopausal symptoms and breast cancer may be of interest.
We know that there are different things that help with hot flushes. You can speak with your breast care nurse or treatment team to discuss possible options for managing hot flushes. These are discussed in the link. Your GP may also be able to help. You may want to ask about a referral to specialist menopause clinic where you can get further advice and information about coping with menopausal symptoms.
You may be interested in registering for our speakers live on menopause and breast cancer with a menopause specialist in May.
Our Facebook Live session on menopausal symptoms and breast cancer also has some information which may be useful.
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