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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Tinkerbellj on December 15, 2016, 12:05:52 PM

Title: How to shut down cycle in peri
Post by: Tinkerbellj on December 15, 2016, 12:05:52 PM
I have a meno climic appt in jan so looking suggestions! I am on 4 pumps oestrogen gel.period comes like clockwork without needing the progesterone at all. full bleed 5 days all be it not as heavy as my periods have always been. ANd I am still ovulating.  SOoo how do I shut it down....pill? or is there anything I can do other than ride the storm. I feel sick all day every day and still anxious and low mood only thing I don't have is hot flushes anymore!  ALL advice welcome!!!
Title: Re: How to shut down cycle in peri
Post by: CLKD on December 15, 2016, 03:41:07 PM
I can't remember if you have your uterus, if so you will need progesterone.

Nausea is awful.  I had it when I took Tamoxifen a drug which almost killed me. 

Nausea can also be caused by the body being hungry - are you eating often 'enough'?
Title: Re: How to shut down cycle in peri
Post by: MIS71MUM on December 15, 2016, 04:44:34 PM
I think there was a thread recently started by Gypsy Rose Lee. She's currently on a regime similar to yours. I think Prof Studd has recommended Zoladex.

Or the pill of course, I think Zoeley or Qlaria are suggested for peri as of the bio identical oestrogen.
Title: Re: How to shut down cycle in peri
Post by: donnacrichton on December 15, 2016, 09:19:25 PM
They can shut your ovaries down using zolidex implant. If that doesn't work there is a nasal spray called buserelin. My issue was also no flushes but anxiety, tears and burning skin. It is not an easy journey either so I would ask lots of questions  and advice before making a decision x
Title: Re: How to shut down cycle in peri
Post by: Tinkerbellj on December 24, 2016, 10:27:32 PM
Thanks ladies started on zoeley.so watch this space lol
Title: Re: How to shut down cycle in peri
Post by: Pam Madra on December 26, 2016, 04:40:30 AM
yes please do so tinkerbellj. It might be my next option as still perimenopause