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What Causes Nausea, Constipation, Tiredness And Dizziness After Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Posted on Sat, 8 Oct 2016

Question: I am a 52 yr old post menopausal woman
I am on birdie tidal hormone replacement but I can't seem to lose any weight I exercise regularly 5-6 hours a week doing boot camp I'm having nausea, constipation, tiredness, occasional dizziness. I gave up all gluten because recently I had a couple episodes of vomiting after eating bread, or so it seemed. I also don't eat meat.
I am very frustrated and unhappy with this issue

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below......

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

I understand your concern but you should pass these health issue with positivity.

Menopause is a period of life that cause many body changes and you have done very well taking hormonal replacement therapy.

Lost weight during menopause is very difficult
because metabolism decrease it's process by 10% but you should try exercise and plenty diet with fruits ,vegetables and use much more water.

While for problems you are facing ,as constipation,nausea may be due from the use of hormonal therapy or stomach issues.
Did you have this kind of problems before you have used hormonal replacement therapy?
Do you have abdominal pain?

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (26 minutes later)

I dod not have these issues prior to the hrt as far as eating and exercise i am in great shape as i stated previously i do a cross fit or boot camp workout 5-6 times per week with a trainer for an hour each time plus i add in running, walking or gym cardio a few hours a week also. I eat super healthy and dont drink alchohol. I am just looking for some supplements or something to assist, i am not overweight 5'4" 125 lbs but i am more comfortable at about 118 and cant seem to get there no matter what i do

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
All health issue you have may be a side effect of HRT

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again and thanks for trusting to us your health issue.

If all the signs and symptoms you refer you haven't had prior to hormonal replacement therapy(HRT) than all can be a side effect of HRT.

Hence you should you should treat them .
Nausea -with ginger or tablets like primperan
Constipation-with fibers,liquids and tablets like bisacodyl

If all these problems will consist and after you will try these tablets than contact with your gynecologist to continue with HRT or you can try with herbal supplements for menopause.

All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad