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[Pest66]

Hello all, looking for help...can't get GP appt..trying for 3mths so far...cyclical bleeding/ discharge on Femseven like clockwork with PMS like symptoms. Previously on everol conti, had heavy bleeding and investigations all normal on scan etc Keen to remain on hrt for family history etc. Menopausal symptoms returning,  night sweats, hair loss sore bones etc....almost 58yrs old ..any ideas..suggestions?

[CLKD]

   Change your GP Surgery?   When I need an appt I go to the reception desk: if it's not urgent the most I have to wait is 3 weeks and I live in an area of huge intake.  Ringing is useless  .  MayB it's longer for you if you want to C a specific GP?

You could ask for a referral to the Nurse Practitioner who can give advice.  Being referred to a dedicated menopause clinic [not a gynae] may be worth asking for too.

Sorry that no1 responded. U could put your regime into the search box: individually : make notes ;-)

[Pest66]

Thanks, I'll keep trying, this is just to see any GP...theyre all fab but stretched to the limit..bit fed up with bleeding and pms symptoms etc now...but feel I need the hrt for general health.

[shrosphirelass]

Are you menopausal? I wasn't at 57 and started with sequi. Changed after a couple of years to evorel conti and like you had regular bleeding. All investigations ok. I was obviously late menopause so breakthrough bleeding may have been a cause. The gyanaes are adamant I'm menopausal now at 62 but bleeding continued with increased headaches and cramping accompanying it. I have changed to a mirena so that I can continue with HRT hopefully with a reduction in bleeding / symptoms.

[MrsMitch]

Hello Pest66, it sounds as though you need to persevere with your GP and get an appointment.  I've experienced bleeding on continuous HRT- I'm on oestrogel and progesterone.  I was referred for a hysteroscopy but all OK.
I learned from a consultant today that a symptom of a higher dose of oestrogen is bleeding but that is a good thing because the lining of your womb is shed each month and won't thicken.
Are you able to book an appointment in advance for a few weeks time? I've just had my first ever consultation with a Menopause specialist at the hospital.  Lots of ladies on here have both NHS and private ss CLKD said its worth asking to be referred because you heed to make sure you're getting the right treatment for you. I also found out today that GP know diddly squat about Menopause so unless you have an exceptional GP get the ball rolling because it took 18 months for my appointment. 
Again CLKDs advice to go into the surgery is a good idea as its harder for them to fob you off. Let us know how it goes.

[sheila99]

How long have you been on hrt and what were your periods doing then? Some women aren't meno till their early 60s so it's quite possible that at 57 you're still peri. If you are peri bleeding can be expected on a conti routine and you may be better on sequi. If they feel like periods they probably are. If you still have meno symptoms you need a higher dose of oestrogen.