Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Fee on November 15, 2018, 07:33:46 PM
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I am 62 and have been on Estraderm patches for over 5 years starting on a low dose of 25mg and then increasing to 50mg for the last 3 years. I also have a Mirena coil fitted, my second and this expires next March. I am also on Vagifem and I must say it's been a lifesaver after months of dryness and itching and so many UTIs.
Suddenly out of the blue a week ago I started passing a small amount of blood and it doesn't seem to be letting up. It's not a huge amount but I wonder now if I may have to reduce my Estraderm or do you think my Mirena may have given up?
My doctors appointment isn't for another two weeks but thought I would run this past all you lovely ladies.
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Could be a combination of both too high amount fo oestrogen and the progesterone is running in the Mirena. Only 30-60% of women are completely bleed free with the Mirena. It may be worth having the Mirena changed early. DG x
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2 weeks seems a long time to wait for an appointment for pmb? Can't you talk to someone sooner?
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Thanks Dancinggirl, I wondered if it was a combination too. I might try and halve my 50 patch next time round and see how it goes.
Suzysunday, I have a great female dr and she is very popular, she is really switched on as regards to HRT. I was offered another gp in the practice (her husband, who is also great) but decided to wait, it's not a real emergency as such.