Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Nairn on April 23, 2017, 11:21:16 PM
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Hi, I am now in my 3rd week of qularia, and finding it tough going. I switched from Femonston 2/10 as I needed contraception, but I feel really down, weepy and just shattered all of the time, with major heartburn. I am 49 and started the menopause at 44, I seem to have tried most other pills and a disasterous experience with a mirena coil, so I seem to be at the end of the road re choices as I am super sensitive to progesterone. Femonston really suited me, but did not offer any protection, but not sure how much time I should give the Qularia. - any help appreciated as I'm not sure what to do
Thanks for any help and words of wisdom.
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Difficult if you need contraception too. I suggest returning to your GP or dropping into your local Pharamacist, they have private rooms for discussion now.
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Sorry to hear this Nairn. There aren't many women on here who use this although I am always suggesting it! Briony is the expert but she hasn't been on for a while. I seem to remember it took a while to settle with her but I think she stuck with it. You could have a search of her posts (go to Members at the blue tabs above and look for her, then click on her name and all her posts will come up). Otherwise I am sure she wouldn't mind if you pm'ed her, if she has the time? It may well be that your body is taking a while to adjust to this new level of hormones. In particular the progestogen dose is high and at some points in the cycle the oestrogen dose is a little higher than Femoston - there are a few days of 3 mg.
Let us know if you manage to get some help and how you get on eventually if you decide to stick with it?
Hurdity x