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[CLKD]

The Mirena can be removed if necessary 

[honorsmum]

I know, CLKD - I just don't fancy going through the fitting, only to want to have it removed soon afterwards.
It's the whole trial and error part of HRT that scares me.My experience on Citalopram really scarred me, so part of me thinks, "better the devil you know - just suck it up and do without HRT".

[CLKD]

AntiDs are totally different to what your Consultant has suggested.  Not related to hormones at all.  I dreaded any alterations when I was depressed, even eating was a problem in case it made me feel worse  : it didn't …….

What's the worst that can happen!

[honorsmum]

AntiDs are totally different to what your Consultant has suggested.  Not related to hormones at all.  I dreaded any alterations when I was depressed, even eating was a problem in case it made me feel worse  : it didn't …….

What's the worst that can happen!

I know antidepressants and HRT are different things, it's just my experience of medication that has had an effect on my attitude.
Hormones clearly have the potential to affect us hugely - positively and negatively. My experience of Cerazette (progesterone-only Pill) was not good...So the worst that can happen on HRT for me would be to feel worse than I already do, and know that I have to stick with it for 3 months.

[CLKD]

Scarey ain't it.  However, medication has moved on even in the last 5 years …….. hopefully you won't have such drastic side-effects if you do tend towards HRT 

[Dancinggirl]

honorsmum - I've done a pm to you about the oestrogel.  Don't worry about the Mirena - many many women have this now as the gynaes are really keen on it and possible for very good reasons. They are a form of transdermal progesterone so in many ways ideal.  The initial burst of progesterone soon after it's fitted can give a few issues but I found it generally good. Don't listen to the horror stories - there is a very good chance you will love it - just think, you may not get any bleeds at all after the first few months - how great is that?
I'd concentrate on the benefits you'll get from the oestrogen. DG x

[CLKD]

    DG