Sue, a 52-year-old business owner from Warrington, woke up one morning with an impending feeling of doom. After years of juggling work, family, and running a successful nursery business while keeping on top of everything, Sue lost her sparkle. Little did she know it was all due to the menopause.
"There was a drastic difference: I literally couldn't sleep at night, started to get the hot sweats, started to get insecure, I became worried about stupid things like driving, thinking I'd crash...
"As a result, I became very withdrawn. I was telling my husband he needed to meet somebody else that was outgoing and fun because that just wasn't me anymore. I was craving carbs all the time, I was eating more, I was drinking more, I put on weight, and I started to get early osteoporosis in my fingers. I was literally at a point where I didn't know what to do, but I never connected the dots."
Due to the stigmatisation of menopause, Sue had never had frank discussions with her mother or female friends about the side effects of the change, so did not make the connection that it was her hormones that were so severely impacting her.
At the end of her tether, Sue broke down to a friend who recommended Bodyline's bespoke M Plan, a personalised hormone replacement therapy treatment for women going through the menopause.
And now her life has completely changed for the better.
"My entire life has changed. I've lost 2 stone, I feel in better shape, even better mental state, more energetic, more sort of dynamic. My brain fog is gone, I can think clearly, and I've made huge strategic decisions for my business, which has been immense. And what's more, I can finally sleep! It's all down to getting good advice and putting myself first."
But it's not just Sue's sleep that improved thanks to her personalised treatment plan.
"Bodyline saved my marriage because I stopped being a complete psychopath! It really did save my marriage and save my mental health. I reverted to a version of myself from long ago, I never thought I was going to see her again. Now my marriage is better than ever."
The 'Bodyline Works, Bodyline Cares' Experience
"I met Bernie, the HRT clinical lead, and had my first consultation. After taking my blood, she told me to come off my birth control so we could get a proper reading of my hormones. We then found out then that the weight gain was because I was oestrogen dominant. I was craving food constantly because I had no progesterone in my body at all. I had no happy hormone, and it meant I felt absolutely awful."
Based on these blood results, Bodyline prescribed Sue a bespoke hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription of progesterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), as well as Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to reduce Sue's inflammation and improve her mood. These prescriptions came in the form of oral pills and creams that she was to take daily.
Low dose naltrexone, in low doses, has been found to have incredible effects on the immune system and inflammation. LDN triggers the body to produce more endorphins, which are natural painkillers that help to reduce pain levels and improve mood overall.
Working alongside Dr. Morgan Toerien, Bodyline's LDN, Sue's mood has improved dramatically. Her bespoke prescription was able to target all her menopausal symptoms and changed her life for the better.
"I had gone to the doctors initially and they recommended HRT, but with the NHS it wouldn't have worked for me. It would have never worked for me because they would have given me oestrogen, which was what was causing all of my problems. The fact it's personalised is worth its weight in gold. I can actually sleep now!"
After nearly 7 years of suffering Sue has a new lease of life thanks to Bodyline's individualised prescriptions, unfaltering support, and titrated treatments, Sue has been telling everyone her incredible story.
"If any woman is going through what I went through, just don't hesitate and go straight to Bodyline. Get your blood tested and find out what you need from the professionals. Don't waste your time, just find out what your body needs. Speak to the professionals because they will put your mind at ease one way or the other."
If you are suffering from symptoms of the menopause and are considering HRT, get in touch with our specialist customer service team who can help you understand your options. Call us on 0800 995 6036, or fill in the online contact form for a call back.
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