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[T’oldlass]

I’ve been using Oestrogel and Utrogestan on days 15 to 26 for nearly a year. Up until Jan 24, I had regular withdrawal bleeds for 3 days tops. The last time I had a 3 dayer was 3 Feb when I had very light bleeding. After that, I’ve a day each month with some light bleeding (the times were in line with the utrogestan routine)but I’m currently on Day 55 since my last bleed and that was less than a day. And very light again. I’ve had no spotting in between and I’m very confused.

No idea what’s going on. Has anyone else experienced something similar? 

[Cassie]

How much gel are you using per day? Sometimes theres not enough lining build up to give a long enough bleed, happened to me as well but I am currently only using a very small blob not even 1 full plunge of the pump.

[T’oldlass]

I’m lathered in it 

I read about the lining maybe not being thick enough but I think I’m using enough gel. Two good pumps a day - I was using far too much at one point and felt bloody awful so had to decrease it. I’ll try an extra pump and see if that makes a difference. It’s finding that balance-I’m enjoying not having the bleed but not at the expense of something heinous brewing!

[Dotty]

Not everyone bleeds on a sequential regime.  You don’t need to have a bleed.

[T’oldlass]

Yeah I know. The thing is I was having one and now I’m not.

[Penguin]

Your own cycle will still have been going on underneath so that has likely changed now.

[merrygoround]

Some people don't have bodies that obey the rules,

I know it's the opposite, still shows we are all different.
I've bled on every HRT, all three types, sequi, conti and tibolone, even though I was 52 and a full year post meno before starting my first HRT (Evorel Conti).

My GP told me it's not necessary to bleed at all, especially post menopause, but I can't be prescribed tranexamic acid any more because I'm post menopausal...

She would much prefer if I didn't bleed at all if that's any reassurance.

[GraceM]

It could be that you are nearing menopause and your cycle is just winding up naturally.  I personally wouldn't be adding more oestrogen if you are feeling fine on the dose you are taking.