Hi Taz, thanks for the hugs
. Two years ago, aged 47, I was referred to the Meno clinic as I was having very heavy periods with spotting in between - the spotting in between went on for a few months then stopped. The meno gp prescribed Oestrogel alone for the first month then Utrogestan was to be added during the 2nd ha!f of month two. However, after initially feeling fantastic, I bloated up everywhere & looked about 5 months pregnant, along with having a terrible ache in my left leg, extremely sore breasts & vulval swelling. I was advised to cut down the dosage but the symptoms persevered so I had to stop. In the meantime the spotting had stopped but resurfaced one year later.
In Sept 2015 I was seen by the Consultant for the possibility of ablation & was found to have a very small fibroid. I was advised to try Mirena but decided against it as I had tried it before when I was around 40 & didn't get on with it. I know I cannot tolerate norethisterone as well (tried mini pill).
My symptoms are: insomnia, severe mood swings, anxiety, depression, bladder problems, food & chemical intolerances, increased hair loss, flooding, occasional acid reflux, flushing when anxious/angry & after drinking alcohol, being very hot at night during 2nd half of cycle (hardly any actual sweats as yet), the beginnings of vaginal dryness (now have Vagifem) & recently, a noticeable lack of energy (now on multivitamin supplement containing high levels of vitamin D, B6 & B12). After trying Oestrogel four times over two years (and reacting last time), I was switched to the Evorel 50 patch which I was happy to try but even in these last few days, I now seem to have even less energy but have become more anxious & tearful - not how I would normally be at this stage in my cycle.
I am shortly due to be assessed for ablation again as I still experience flooding but my cycle has lengthened by a few days after three years of shorter cycles. Last month (before Oestrogel), my oestrogen level was 73 (low). Sorry this is so long-winded! Xx
