Sorry, this is my first post after lurking for many years...This site is amazing and I am grateful that it exists as I find general conversation about menopause is still very non existent! I am 47 and have been peri for about 5 years. I have tried several conti HRT treatments, but as a severe anxiety sufferer, the progesterone part just made me worse. My GP has now confirmed I am now menopausal, and need treatment. I am glad as all my coping mechanisms for Anxiety have completely gone out of the window, probably due to the big drop in hormones.
My ideal option ( sorry if this sounds extreme, it but you must understand the severity of my anxiety over the years) is to have a hysterectomy and go on just oestrogen and luckily my GP agrees. However, she said I must try the Merina as it's a tiny hit of progesterone, before they will even consider me. I am sterilised so have never had to consider it( coil) but I am truly terrified of having it and the disruption it can cause to my body ( guilty of google )
Sorry for the long post, I truly hope some of you can offer some support x