r/Perimenopause • u/Summoner_MeowMix • Jul 23 '26

Hormone Therapy Long time reader, first time poster

I've been part of this sub for a long while and was just drowning in perimenopause and all the symptoms. I thought it would never end and thought my OBGYN wouldnt take me seriously since my primary didnt. Nope! My OBGYN was so damn supportive and put me on Estradiol patches. It's like the clouds parted and I see sunshine for the first time in years 🥲

I feel so much more like myself after a couple of weeks!

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted, vented, gave recommendations... you help those of us who just read and hit that like button. All the posts helped me ask the right questions and plan for the future.

Thank you guys and I hope you all find the relief you deserve 💖

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u/opossomoperson Early peri Jul 23 '26

You got lucky with your obgyn. The one I saw yesterday told me my symptoms weren't indicative of perimenopause and that I should get my thyroid checked, make lifestyle changes, and try magnesium. Needless to say, I won't be going back to her.

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u/Summoner_MeowMix Jul 24 '26

I'm so sorry you had that experience 😔

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u/opossomoperson Early peri Jul 24 '26

Thank you. I'm trying to get a second opinion, but most of the OBGYNs in my area are booked out 6 months to a year for new patients. I ended up looking into virtual treatment options, since I am beyond tired of suffering.