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[Shazy73]

Hi I am 52 years old been on estrogen gel for 3 years and have a mirena coil fitted just over 4 years ago. I have had bleeding/spotting since March, plus the last 4 periods have been extremely heavy, not something that I’m used to always having had light periods. Anyway went to the GP today regarding the endless bleeding, had an internal and swabs taken and she had a good look around the cervix, she said it didn’t look normal looked swollen maybe an infection but to wait for the results and have a review in 2-3 weeks, and she told me to stop my hrt,    to see if that stops the bleeding, is there anything else I could take to try to minimise the symptoms of peri-menopause , she also said I should have already gone through menopause with me being 52 , thanks for any advice you can offer

[CLKD]

She's talking rubbish!

   any unexpected bleeding should be investigated, however this mayB within normal expectations on the regime you are using.  Some1 will be along with advice.

Peri-menopause: those years leading up to the last bleed = menopause.  Those years can begin 10 years from the last bleed when we start to feel off colour, more anxious, experience intermittent loss of periods when they reappear; as oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out; as well as muscles may become lax = aches and pains.

With such lack of knowledge from that nurse - where did she read that? - I would whilst waiting 4 the results to request an appt at a dedicated menopause clinic - there are waiting lists both in the private sector and NHS.  In the meantime keeping a mood/food/symptom diary to chart progress.

[Shazy73]

Thanks CLKD it was a GP I saw and the GP did the internal and swabs, I was just expecting her to tell me to get my mirena coil changed as it’s due out in December this year. I really wasn’t expecting to have to drop the gel as of today. I will definitely be keeping a diary to track the progress thanks for that suggestion

[DottyD68]

Hi Shazy73,

51 is said to be the average age to go through menopause but not everyone does. I reckon I was 55/56 (difficult to know as was on HRT) so I would take 51 as a guideline.

There are a number of supplements/lifestyle changes that can be taken to minimise symptoms. Have a look at the Alternative Therapies thread on the forum and see if you can find anything to help. Everyone has different response to both HRT and other therapies so it can be a lot of trial and error, especially in perimenopause when hormones are fluctuating.

[CLKD]

R U able to have the Mirena replaced?

[Shazy73]

I’m not sure they would change it, when I had it changed back in 2020 the doctor that did it said it would be my last as I would have gone through the menopause. I’m going to phone them on Monday and ask them about it

[Shazy73]

Hi Shazy73,

51 is said to be the average age to go through menopause but not everyone does. I reckon I was 55/56 (difficult to know as was on HRT) so I would take 51 as a guideline.

There are a number of supplements/lifestyle changes that can be taken to minimise symptoms. Have a look at the Alternative Therapies thread on the forum and see if you can find anything to help. Everyone has different response to both HRT and other therapies so it can be a lot of trial and error, especially in perimenopause when hormones are fluctuating.

Thanks DottyD68 I’ll take a look thank you

[CLKD]

How would they know that you have gone through menopause