Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Ambergirl on August 17, 2021, 11:51:52 AM
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Hi Ladies,
Just some advice about going on HRT please. I have been thinking about it for ever... I have had a year with no periods, then 2 last year and a hysteroscopy which showed all ok. Had another 7 months without and then two bleeds in March and April this year - another hysteroscopy which did not have enough in the sample but seemed all ok and consultant discharged me back to GP. Spoke to GP today about HRT as I am having more flushes and joint pain. She told me that my blood tests since 2018 show me as post-meno. First time anyone has said that to me and I was a bit taken aback. Anyway she has prescribed me Everel Conti which she dithered about because I have had some bleeds.
I am starting the patches next week - any advice would be welcomed. I am 55, no children and full bits! GP said I would get some bleeding and she has prescribed 3 months supply and then a review. What do you knowledgeable ladies think?
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Your GP isn't correct. If she dithered? Do put the product name into the search box on the forum to C what pops up? Make notes ;-).
Peri-menopause - the years, 10+ sometimes, leading up to the 'menopause' - literally the last menstrual bleed. Ever. But - no one is menopausal until they have had at least 12 months without any kind of bleed or show. Peri - when symptoms may become troublesome.
A natural drop in oestrogen levels may cause dryness: inside and out; skin, vagina, deep in the ears, nostrils, eyes, scalp - as well as muscles may become lax = aches and pains. Over the counter pain relief can help.
Do read the 'bladder issues' and 'vaginal atrophy' threads - make notes. Forwarned is forearmed ;-).
Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use to chart progress. Let us know how you get on! :welcomemm:
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Blood tests in peri are notoriously unreliable so I would take the results with a pinch of salt. I would prefer a sequi regime but as you're so irregular a conti regime should be fine. You can expect breakthrough bleeding in the first 6 months of any conti regime. My advice is to stick 'em on and keep your fingers crossed :). I hope it goes well.
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Hi,
Thanks for the comments. Do you think that Sequi would be better then? She suggested that I would probably not want to have a bleed every month. I don't feel awful but I am aware that HRT has many more benefits; heart/bone health/dementia etc... She has ordered my a Conti patch - should I ask for something different?
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At the stage you're at nothing is ideal. If you use conti and still cycle yourself you may have unexpected bleeding. If you use sequi and don't have a 28 day cycle that causes problems too (my own cycle was always stronger than the hrt one). I would go with what she's prescribed.