I am nearly 50 and not on HRT yet. I have approached my GP in the past and was told that as I still have regular periods and I do not have hot flushes then I do not need HRT. This was a few years ago (I have learnt a lot since then).
My symptoms are starting to increase so I have decided to try HRT.
I phoned my GP and spoke to the receptionist and explained my reason for an appointment. She asked if she could send me a link for me to make an appointment. When I received the link it was a questionnaire asking about what I wanted to see the GP about. I explained I am perimenopausal and I want to go on HRT. I then received another link that had questions specific to HRT which I completed honestly. After this I had a call from the surgery asking me to make an appointment. I liked this approach from my GP as I was able to think about my answers and I know when I go for my appointment the GP will have all the information.
I have done some research and know what type of HRT I think will fit my lifestyle so when I go I am fully informed.
My appointment is on Tuesday so watch this space.