wrinkles on legs

[AVgirl70]

Thevskin on my legs is like an 80 year old. I am only 62. Why has this happened. I stopped taking hormones 15 years ago.
Will HRT tighten my skin?

[amyd2011]

I had a full hysterectomy in January, I started having hot flashes within the first 2 weeks.  A friend recommended Black Cohosh and it worked for me, I felt a difference within 2 weeks, I took it twice a day.  I stopped taking it after about 3 weeks and I haven't suffered from any since.  You can pick it up at any health food store.

[painsme777]

You should most definitely be on estrogen ( I use Divigel ) for sure. That should help some. I also take Biotin supplement  ( it's good for hair, nails and skin )
The Divigel stopped my hot flashes, but I still have a big problem with being hot. Like there's an oven running inside of me constantly. Ugh. Oh yea, something else you can do that good for your skin is........just after you turn off the shower, but while your still in the shower and your still wet, take some baby oil and just put a little in your hands, a little goes a long way, rub hands together then rub the oil all over yourself where your having problems with dry skin. Rub it in good, then just very lightly pat yourself dry with a towel.
    It's actually much better for your skin if you can air dry.......but not everyone is willing to do that. Lol!  Good luck to you!

[old_before_my_time]

I am sorry that you were also subjected to an unwarranted hysterectomy. It still appalls me that only about 2% of these surgeries are truly necessary and that it causes SO much damage and heartache! And that insurance companies authorize them "at the drop of a hat."

I am shocked by how much my figure and every aspect of my appearance has changed. Someone I know referred to the post-hysterectomy hormone losses as "cosmetic surgery in reverse." Isn't that the truth!

Have you considered taking prescription estrogen? It has helped me function  although has not made any discernible changes to my skin or hair.  

[Guppy70]

I can also relate. I had a very unnecessary hysterectomy at 41, left one ovary and was told I was not gonna go through menopause. Ever since my life has gone done the tube and yes, my skin has totally changed. And my whole body feels soft and squishy too, much like an old grandma.

I found out in December im postmenopausal and I started using a natural progesterone cream. Last week I also started using a natural phytoestrogen cream and I so hope it all will help. My hot flashes aren't really a problem anymore as they were in 2013, it was horrible. But I'm mourning my youth and my skin, I don't recognize myself, I haven't for years. My hands look terrible too and I'm very depressed over all of this. I do refuse to take antidepressant. My thyroid is shot too as of last year and I'm now on levothyroxine which has helped some.

I'm not sure anymore I want to use HRT that's why I'm trying out these prescription free creams and I hope they will help.

[old_before_my_time]

I can relate! Did you go through natural menopause or "induced" menopause? My skin aged horrifically fast after an unwarranted hysterectomy even though I have been on HRT. My naturally menopausal sisters' and cousins' skin does not look nearly as old as mine.