30 and want to stop HRT ?

[candyfinto]

i am 5 years out of a total hyst. I also want to stop HRT. Is it a good idea? I still have hotflashes and noticeable weightgain the last few years despite the exercise and diet. what would anyone else do? anyone have the same problem?
thanks

[Sequestermd]

Hello & SO sorry for your discomfort. I suffered terribly from hotflashes-to the point of it ruining my life! I tried hormone replacement therapy & everything from black cohosh...to anything else you can imagine. I finally found a total help in the oddest place LOL. A friend sent me to a psychic, because she felt so bad for the decline in my life! Anyway, this psychic recommended taking turmeric powder- 1/5 of a teaspoon 3 times a week. I thought, what the heck? So, every Sunday, Tuesday & Friday I faithfully took my dose {doesn't have to be exactly 1/5-as it does not have any side effects} & OMG!!!!!!! My hotflashes went down by about 80% & were much more manageable. It takes a few weeks to get into your system, so don't think it's not working until you've at least given it 2 months or so. I'd love to hear your story after trying this...it has given me back my life. BUT, I got cocky after about a yr & stopped taking this & WHOP! I got hotflashes back like a punch in the gut! Good luck & even though it seems like it's too easy an answer, what have you got to lose? Turmeric also helps in many other problems. Please give feedback so others have luck as well.

[Shellshocked20]

DIM (health food store or Amazon) is a safe and healthy fix (broccoli & cauliflower compounds, safe for cancer survivors) that helps greatly with balancing estrogen and eliminating hot flashes.

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

HI,
You have had a hysterectomy at a very young age. If the ovaries have been removed then it is advisable to continue with HRT. This will not only help in tackling your symptoms now but also prevent long term squeale caused by low estrogens. Consult your Doctor who is the right person to guide you after evaluating your health status. For distressing hot flashes, other medicines like clonidine may help. Consult your Doctor.
Hope this helps.