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[Manda]

Hi all,

Hope you all managed to have a good Christmas, hormonal washing machines notwithstanding! To the newbies here, hang on in there...it gets better. I went from a very assertive, NEVER ill, very capable mum/partner/director to a rubbishy hopeless depressed incapable tearful mess having regular panic attacks (they are na-a-a-a-sty beggers) and a list of physical symptoms that covered an A4 sheet...extraordinary. It DOES get better!

Anyway - to my surprise I had a period this month - five years after my last one. I was diagnosed as early menopausal five years ago, and have had (a noted above) a splendid rainbow array of symptoms. Have been using Progesterol and Oestrogel, and stopped gently this spring to test what would happen, as most of my symptoms were easing. Have been fine, although can trip over bouts of anxiety, still get hot at night, and sex drive is long gone. Oddly enough, just as my period was ending, my libido turned up for one night - I actually enjoyed sex - first time in a LONG time. Probably a couple of years.

So - anyone any ideas why a period turned up after this long? Is it normal? and how can I make it happen again if it brings my sex drive back with it? )

Thanks, all! You're wise and wonderful.

M

[honeybun]

It's very important that you see your doctor. Any unexplained bleeding must be investigated quickly.
Sure all will be fine but you need to see about this.


Honeyb
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[Manda]

Thanks, Honeyb - already made an appointment this am for a few weeks, as my hands are losing strength and my joints ache - normal menopausal thing as far as I can see, but losing strength is causing me a problem lifting heavy pots, turning handles, opening doors etc. Will tell her everything. Thanks!

mx

[Manda]

PS - extra thanks for this, actually - your response made me check this out more, and it's def something I should go see my GP about as it is a potential indicator of cervical problems including cancer. Def something to get sorted sooner rather than later! Have just brought forward my appointment with my GP to tomorrow from two weeks hence - thanks, Honeyb. Really good advice.

Mx

[honeybun]

It's probably nothing to worry about but I would think you will be sent for a scan to make sure all is as it should be.

Could be something as simple as a fibroid or your own hormones have a bit of a spike.

Let us know how you get on.

Honeyb
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[CLKD]

Hands losing strength and joints aching could be polymyalgia rheumatica which is treated with steroids.  Also if you are bleeding this most be investigated in case of cancer ....... let us know how you get on!

[Taz2]

I'm glad you are getting this checked out Mannib. As Honeybun says it is probably nothing but if something is wrong then you need to get it sorted quickly. Let us know how you get on.

Taz x

[Manda]

Thanks, guys - as always. Good plain talking doctor said it was most probably firing off a random egg, given the other symptoms, but wise to have it checked, so am due back tomorrow for an exam. Have also restarted using the HRT I pulled back from in the spring as most of the symptoms were easing, but decided with GP's advice to go back on it now, and increase the dose. We'll see if it sorts the hands out, and if not, the GP will look at what esle it might be. Feel a bit more in control. Thanks, guys. Now just have a battle with the planners trying to up root our low-impact life, and dealing with partner, to go. Feel focused and determined to sort them both out this year. By this time next year: will have sorted my hormones (including any bleeding!); sorted out the planners; and sorted out my partner. Had enough,already. Watch this space.

[honeybun]

Did you ask to be sent for a scan to check things out. Most woman if they are on HRT are told to stop until they have been checked out. It's really unusual to be told to restart your HRT without checking to make sure as it should be.

Have to say if I were you I would ask for a referral as soon as possible. Your GP is probably right but it would be unusual to ovulate after such a long time.

Don't think you have had the best advice to be honest.


Honeyb
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[CLKD]

Remind me where you are in the World …….

[andius]

Mannib:

  Maybe you need an ultrasound scan of your endometrial lining    Trust us...we know of what we speak!

Please investigate this OK??

Andius

[Mrs January]

Hi Manni

I too had some unexplained bleeding after removal of Mirena.......ended up with uterine scan and biopsy all Okey Dokey thank fully, biopsy did hurt awe bit but ok. I too have issues managing teenager who will not go to college and or find work! and a partner to go! ...can't help him to understand any more the meno thing and takes it all personally without helping and loving xxxx