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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Jammie on February 13, 2021, 11:11:42 AM

Title: Still gaining weight
Post by: Jammie on February 13, 2021, 11:11:42 AM

Hi,
I’ve been on hrt for 4 years (I’m 49) and have a mirena coil fitted to regulate flow. Because of the pandemic I have not been able to have my coil replaced and started heavy bleeding again.  The doctor put me on the pill - Cerelle - which I’ve now been on for about 9 months.  Since then I have slowly gained weight and I’m really struggling to lose it, I’ve tried lots of diets and whilst they are successful for losing a little at the beginning I just continue to slowly gain it back again.  Any suggestions please.

Title: Re: Still gaining weight
Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2021, 12:57:36 PM

Ring your GP and ask for the coil to be removed.  C-19 is NOT an excuse, the NHS is 'open for business'.  How old is the coil?  It may be a build up of lining which the body is shedding.

MayB jot down what you eat day and night for 3 days and adjust when/what you swallow.  How R your bowels?  A good poo can weigh more than we realise  ::)

Title: Re: Still gaining weight
Post by: Jammie on February 13, 2021, 03:02:33 PM

I have had an appointment to get it removed but to make matters worse the gp can’t find it so I have to wait for a gynae appointment at the local hospital and they are only doing emergencies 😞

Title: Re: Still gaining weight
Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2021, 03:11:03 PM

Ask your GP to refer you elsewhere?  Not all hospitals are involved with C-19 cases despite what we see on the News.