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Author Topic: Swollen breasts and aching legs  (Read 1430 times)

Lisa1966

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Swollen breasts and aching legs
« on: August 17, 2018, 08:26:45 PM »
Hi ladies,
I had mirena fitted about 4 weeks ago,and for the last 2 weeks my breasts are swollen and my legs are really aching,just wondering if the coil can cause this xx
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Dancinggirl

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Re: Swollen breasts and aching legs
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2018, 08:41:33 AM »
Are you using oestrogen? Sore breasts is a common side effects with HRT and this will usually settle over a few weeks.
DG x
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Lisa1966

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Re: Swollen breasts and aching legs
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2018, 10:21:31 AM »
Hi DG,
I've been on 6 pumps of gel for 4 weeks,consultant was trying to raise levels,now he has said I have an absorption problem,he wants me to try patches now xx
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Dancinggirl

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Re: Swollen breasts and aching legs
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2018, 10:32:46 AM »
Oh dear - 6 pumps per day and your oestrogen levels are still low!!!!! Sore breasts might indicate that your oestrogen levels are up a bit??? I hope the patches help. DG x
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