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[Tinkerbell]

Had a Mirena coil check yesterday and HRT review, I had Mirena fitted 6 weeks ago and started Estradot 50 at same time.
Mentioned spotting had not stopped, very light though, but am getting sore from pads. Doctor reminded me it can take time to settle.
Doctor suggested increasing to Estradot 75 as this may help stop the spotting.
I am totally confused as I would have thought I would get more of lining build up with more estrogen and more bleeding. She said I am still youngish, not been called that for a while, and may need higher dose. I would have thought the opposite was true, surely more is needed as you get older.
I am 53 and last period was 14 months ago.

[Dancinggirl]

I wouldn't increase yet - I'm not convinced more oestrogen would stop the spotting either!!!!!  It is still early days and when I had the Mirena it took at least 3 months for the spotting to stop.  Be patient - I think you are on the right track.
The oestrogen will build  over time as well - our bodies do store some - and the benefits can be slow to really take  full effect as well.
DG x