I started Intrarosa a week ago but have decided to stop taking it after experiencing a number of side effects. On the second day I had a period lasting three days with terrible cramp - I haven’t had a proper period in two years. A huge acne like spot under my chin, greasy face, low mood, intrusive thoughts and terrible rage. I haven’t felt this awful since before I got on HRT so have stopped immediately and will continue with the Overton cream.
Hi akazukinchan
When you say you haven't had a proper NATURAL period for two years (and not on any form of contraception like POP or Mirena), if you have had no bleeding or spotting at all during this time then you should get checked out by a doctor because this counts as post-menopausal bleeding. If more than 12 months have elapsed since last bleeding then you are classed as post-menopause.
If you have light periods, few days of spotting etc then these do count as the time leading up to menopause, the periods can become almost non-existent. Then you start counting 12 months from the last episode of bleeding/spotting even if not a "proper" period.
If that is the case ie the latter) then it could well be that you are not yet post-menopausal - and you have just ovulated recently and the period is just that - a proper period.
it is extremely unlikely that this is a result of starting intrarosa - the amount of hormone in the preparation is insufficient and a period would not happen that quickly. It sounds like coincidence and the other sdie effects maybe due to your natural cycle?
However you have also mentioned HRT soo are you taking this too? If this is the case the scenario is different - tell us more - what you are taking - dose, delivery method, how long you;ve been taking it where you were in menopause when you started etc? Then we can help better
Hurdity x
