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[Dandelion]

Normally I get a warning in my right breast that my period is on its way in a few days. Well, it comes after ovulation normally.
When I was on Femoston 1/10, as i took it two days before my cycle started in error, I would get my period in the first week of the dydrogesterone cycle. I would also get the warning in my right breast at the time. The period would be 7 days early, so, day 21 of the hrt cycle of pills.

Any way, since going on Femoston 2/10 I got that warning in my right breast a few days before my cycle, in the first week of the dydrogesterone phase but it went and no period came.

I understand that my period would normally come when i go back on the oestrogen only phase of the femoston, and I am on day 28 of my first pack of Femoston 2/10.
I don't know if I will get a period, because that warning in my boob went away about a week ago, and has not come back. Although my period is technically due, I do not have that warning in my boob, so I feel that my period may not come.

What if my period does not come?

thanks

[Sarah2]

Are you post meno or still in peri?

You should have a bleed when you stop taking the progestogens- most people seem to start the bleed about 2-3 days after the last tablet.

I'm not familiar with the HRT you are taking but it sounds as if you take a progestogen for the first week- days 1-7- out of 28. And you would normally bleed when- on day 10?

It could be that now you are taking more progestogen ( yes?) then you are not building up the lining so much.

[Dancinggirl]

Hi Dandelion
I think this another example of your own hormones fluctuating again. AS you have now increased your HRT dose, these extra HRT hormones will probably be more dominant, however, because you are still peri meno things will still vary. The Feeling(warning) you describe in your breast may be just the progesterone having an effect on the breasts which is quite usual.
Normally the withdrawal bleed will arrive between one and 4 days after you stop the dydrogesterone - often it will be very light. When did you take the last progesterone pill?
I wouldn't be at all surprised if your withdrawal bleed arrived in the next couple of days.  The fact you were having the withdrawal bleed early on the lower dose Femiston I think means your own hormones were still kicking in quite a bit.
If I were you I wouldn't worry about the feelings/warning in your breast - it isn't necessarily an indication of whether the bleed will come or not.
How are your flushes and night sweats? Hopefully better?
Try not to stress - you know we are all supporting you. DG x

[Dandelion]

Hi Dandelion
I think this another example of your own hormones fluctuating again. AS you have now increased your HRT dose, these extra HRT hormones will probably be more dominant, however, because you are still peri meno things will still vary. The Feeling(warning) you describe in your breast may be just the progesterone having an effect on the breasts which is quite usual.
Normally the withdrawal bleed will arrive between one and 4 days after you stop the dydrogesterone - often it will be very light. When did you take the last progesterone pill?
I wouldn't be at all surprised if your withdrawal bleed arrived in the next couple of days.  The fact you were having the withdrawal bleed early on the lower dose Femiston I think means your own hormones were still kicking in quite a bit.
If I were you I wouldn't worry about the feelings/warning in your breast - it isn't necessarily an indication of whether the bleed will come or not.
How are your flushes and night sweats? Hopefully better?
Try not to stress - you know we are all supporting you. DG x

Hi DG and Sarah and thanks.

I still get flushes and have had sweats a couple of days this week - but I know it's still early days and that my own hormones are fluctuating.
I am due to take my last dydrogesterone/oestrogen pill today and will start on the oestrogen only tomorrow.


I am on the max dose of oestradiol as it is.

Thanks

[Dancinggirl]

Hi Dandelion
Your withdrawal bleed should come in the next 2-4 days.
It is still early days and it may take 2-3 months for your body to adjust to this HRT.
I think you should also keep in mind that, for some, HRT can only reduce symptoms and as your body adapts and your own hormones decline the HRT will hopefully ease your menopause transition.
Get back to us if your bleed doesn't start in the next few days.
DG x

[Dandelion]

Hi Dandelion
Your withdrawal bleed should come in the next 2-4 days.
It is still early days and it may take 2-3 months for your body to adjust to this HRT.
I think you should also keep in mind that, for some, HRT can only reduce symptoms and as your body adapts and your own hormones decline the HRT will hopefully ease your menopause transition.
Get back to us if your bleed doesn't start in the next few days.
DG x

Hi DG

Thanks. I will get in touch if my period does not start in the next few days.

thanx

[honeybun]

Don't want to confuse things here but not all women have a bleed on sequi HRT. It's not uncommon and nothing to worry about.

I missed a good few months on sequi.


Honeyb
x

[Hurdity]

I did too like honeybun - I was post-meno I think though. I am sure I just didn't build up enough lining in the 17 days I was just having the oestrogen ( patch). I stopped bleeding completely on the sequi (4 week cycle) when I was about 57 or so or a bit younger.

Hurdity x

[Dandelion]

Hi Dandelion
I think this another example of your own hormones fluctuating again. AS you have now increased your HRT dose, these extra HRT hormones will probably be more dominant, however, because you are still peri meno things will still vary. The Feeling(warning) you describe in your breast may be just the progesterone having an effect on the breasts which is quite usual.
Normally the withdrawal bleed will arrive between one and 4 days after you stop the dydrogesterone - often it will be very light. When did you take the last progesterone pill?
I wouldn't be at all surprised if your withdrawal bleed arrived in the next couple of days.  The fact you were having the withdrawal bleed early on the lower dose Femiston I think means your own hormones were still kicking in quite a bit.
If I were you I wouldn't worry about the feelings/warning in your breast - it isn't necessarily an indication of whether the bleed will come or not.
How are your flushes and night sweats? Hopefully better?
Try not to stress - you know we are all supporting you. DG x

Hi DG

I'm just posting to let you know that my period has not yet come.
I had my last dydrogesterone/oestradiol pill on sunday, so I should be withdrawing from the dydrogesterone now.
I am on day 39 of my cycle, lol.
I'm just hoping I am not going to miss this months dydrogesterone withdrawal bleed and have a really heavy one next month.
I don't really want to alter this HRT in 2 months, cos I don't want to mess about too much.

Edited to add - All I've been getting is spotting for the last 2-3 weeks.
Thanks

[Greyhoundgal]

Hi Dandelion

I can't offer much help or advice I'm afraid except to tell you that I take Femoston 1/10 and ever since I've been on it my monthly bleeds have been erratic!  Sometimes it starts whilst I'm still on the progesterone part of the pack, other times it will be after I've started a new pack, some months it's like a regular period, other months it will be little more than spotting.  My HRT nurse ordered me a scan this time last year but nothing showed so she isn't too worried about it all.

[Dancinggirl]

Dandelion - I think Greyhound has hit the nail on the head.  When on HRT the withdrawal bleed can be erratic.  This is your first month on the increased dose and if you had spotting maybe you don't need to bleed?!! I can understand that, for you, having things regular so you know where you stand is somehow reassuring.
I really wouldn't worry  - in fact you would probably worry more if you had heavy bleeding.
How are your meno symptoms?
DG x

[Dandelion]

Dandelion - I think Greyhound has hit the nail on the head.  When on HRT the withdrawal bleed can be erratic.  This is your first month on the increased dose and if you had spotting maybe you don't need to bleed?!! I can understand that, for you, having things regular so you know where you stand is somehow reassuring.
I really wouldn't worry  - in fact you would probably worry more if you had heavy bleeding.
How are your meno symptoms?
DG x

Hi DG and everyone

Thanks for your replies.

I've been out all day so this is the earliest chance I have had to reply.
Knowing that I would be out all day, I put in a tampon this lunchtime, and when I took it out, in the evening, there was a bit of blood on the tip so my period has come.

As for meno symptoms, if I exert myself I get sweaty around the breast area, and I always get overheated in bed, sometimes with mild sweating around the breast area also.

I think these symptoms should fade. I'm still using the fan in bed. It's a bit cold for a fan, wrong time of year, but the cool air on my face seems to stop me getting totally soaked with sweat.

[Dancinggirl]

Dandelion - pleased you are reassured re withdrawal bleed.
What you are describing about sweating when exerting yourself and in bed - this is normal and not really meno symptoms.  As we get older and less fit we do sweat more.  Even on full HRT I found I would sweat far more anyway just because I'm not as fit as I used to be.  We are meant to walk briskly till we bring on a sweat to keep ourselves fit.  Maybe some more brisk walks to keep your fitness up would be good if you can?  DG x

[Dandelion]

Dandelion - pleased you are reassured re withdrawal bleed.
What you are describing about sweating when exerting yourself and in bed - this is normal and not really meno symptoms.  As we get older and less fit we do sweat more.  Even on full HRT I found I would sweat far more anyway just because I'm not as fit as I used to be.  We are meant to walk briskly till we bring on a sweat to keep ourselves fit.  Maybe some more brisk walks to keep your fitness up would be good if you can?  DG x

Hi DG

Thanks.

With regards to the sweating and overheating that I am getting, I still think its peri-meno symptoms, because the sweat is confined to the neck and breasts and upper body, whereas normal non peri-menopausal exertion sweating, or summer sweating in bed occurs in my legs and lower body as well.

The sweating I am getting is definitely peri menopausal, it's totally different to normal non peri menopausal sweating and overheating.

I also still feel hot when everyone else is cool.

I feel as if the HRT has covered about 50-75% of the symptoms.
I still get anxious some mornings, but that fluctuates, as other mornings I wake up feeling ok.

Does this mean my HRT is not adequate for me?
Or, should I still give it longer as I have only been on the higher dose 5 weeks?

Thanks

[Dancinggirl]

I think you should never expect HRT to get rid of all the meno symptoms.  If your getting a good reduction and the rest is manageable then you are  doing well.  You are already on quite a high dose and over time your body may adjust and settle and symptoms will probably get less.
Early days - persevere.  DG x