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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: jenjog on April 11, 2018, 10:43:44 AM

Title: Periods and Hrt
Post by: jenjog on April 11, 2018, 10:43:44 AM

Hi Everyone
I'm in peri and on low dose Elleste duet. Prior to taking this my monthly cycle was a bit all over the place and varied between light and very heavy. I've been on hrt for 3 months and it gives me a regular period but very very heavy. Has anyone else experienced this? I have a Gp appointment next week so will mention it to him, it's just nice to hear from other Women.

Title: Re: Periods and Hrt
Post by: Dancinggirl on April 11, 2018, 01:13:51 PM

Hi and welcome to MM

Sometimes the bleeds can be heavy while still in early stages of peri meno - your own hormones are still pumping out so the womb lining builds up a bit more and results in heavier bleeds.  AS your own hormones decline and the HRT takes control, then the bleeds may well get lighter. I'd Geri things a good 3 more months before trying anything different.  If you want a virtually non bleed HRT option then you could have a Mirena fitted and use oestrogen as gel or patch alongside.  DG x