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[Hannahlou]

Hi ladies

Is it normal for perimenopause to have a period every 2 weeks. This has happened to me for the last 2 months.

My periods used to be every 23/24 days, then they changed to anything from 19-27 and now every 2 weeks!?
I have a brown spotting for 2 or 3 days before which is starting on days 14-16 and then the actual period starts at around day 17-19. Does this mean I’m not ovulating as they are so early?

When I discuss this with my GP who is very knowledgeable in all things menopause and I see every couple of months for a follow up with all of this, she only suggests the coil or HRT. I’m not wanting the coil as I have never got on with progesterone including my own. And the only other symptom I have at the moment is anxiety so does this warrant HRT, just to regulate periods? Does it actually regulate them? I’d like to stay as natural as possible for the time being.

I’m 55 and late menopause is in my family.  Periods changes about 3 years ago.

It’s a very stressful and unpredictable time

[Hannahlou]

Thanks for the reply merrygoround. It’s nice to hear from someone who had a similar experience. It was 3 years ago my periods started getting lighter. They used to be horrifically heavy but are now much lighter. And like I said really close together now last month and this month. I’m really sensitive to any kind of medication so I’m wary of HRT. GP did give me a prescription for the gel and progesterone tablets but I’ve yet to get them as I’m just not sure about it.

[Hannahlou]

Thanks for the reply merrygoround. It’s nice to hear from someone who had a similar experience. It was 3 years ago my periods started getting lighter. They used to be horrifically heavy but are now much lighter. And like I said really close together now last month and this month. I’m really sensitive to any kind of medication so I’m wary of HRT. GP did give me a prescription for the gel and progesterone tablets but I’ve yet to get them as I’m just not sure about it.

I added to my message since your reply, sorry, just being disorganised as usual.

I found oestrogel lovely and utrogestan awful, if these are what you've been prescribed, taking the utrogestan vaginally reduces side effects.

Oh don’t worry, I can be just the same. Yeah, it been the last 2 months.

It’s utrogestan she’s given me along with the gel and I’m a bit scared to even try it. My grandma passed away from ovarian cancer just after going through menopause so this makes me unsure of adding more hormones into my body, but I know everyone is different and not necessarily is that going to happen to me. I will have to think carefully I think before I do anything. Thanks for the information regarding the Tibilone

[Hannahlou]

So does one pump of gel and 2 Utrogestran sound like it’s the right amount to start on? Not too much progesterone?

[sheila99]

If you're taking it just to regulate your periods I wouldn't bother, my own cycle alway overrode the hrt one. A combined bcp would regulate them. Anxiety may well be a meno symptom if it came with peri, if it's  a long standing issue it's less likely. Presumably the 200mg utro is sequi so 12 days a month? This is the recommended dose. hrt protects your heart and bones too but obviously a personal decision to take it or not.

[Hannahlou]

If you're taking it just to regulate your periods I wouldn't bother, my own cycle alway overrode the hrt one. A combined bcp would regulate them. Anxiety may well be a meno symptom if it came with peri, if it's  a long standing issue it's less likely. Presumably the 200mg utro is sequi so 12 days a month? This is the recommended dose. hrt protects your heart and bones too but obviously a personal decision to take it or not.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, she suggested it to regulate periods. I’m too old for the bcp at 55. I’ve no other symptoms at the moment only the anxiety, that did start with peri. Yes, 12 days a month for the Utrogestran. I’ve been trying to avoid taking HRT if possible and thought it a bit dramatic to just regulate periods. Someone told me that it doesn’t help with the anxiety side of things, is that correct?

[Hannahlou]

Is it worth it for any other benefits it would give I’m wondering?  Bone protection etc? Or leave it for now as it’s only really the frequent periods that are an issue at the moment?

[sheila99]

If your anxiety is caused by low oestrogen it'll help, if it's another cause it won't. Mine went completely after 3 months on hrt. If you don't have much of a cycle of your own hrt can regulate it. I've been on both evorel sequi and gel/patch with utrogestan, neither controlled my periods though of course your experience may be different. Hrt also protects your bones and heart.

[Hannahlou]

If your anxiety is caused by low oestrogen it'll help, if it's another cause it won't. Mine went completely after 3 months on hrt. If you don't have much of a cycle of your own hrt can regulate it. I've been on both evorel sequi and gel/patch with utrogestan, neither controlled my periods though of course your experience may be different. Hrt also protects your bones and heart.

Thanks for the advice sheila99. I guess the only way is to maybe try it and see. I’m unsure at the moment if to try or leave it for a while. My periods are irregular but I’m having one a month or as at the moment, 2 a month. I’ve not missed a period yet