Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Macbaby on December 17, 2024, 03:58:34 PM
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I had the IUD fitted 18 months ago and now only take 2 sprays of Lenzetto daily and vaginal oestrogen twice per week. I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst but discharged after a year and repeated scans showing very little change .
All was well until couple of weeks ago when I stared having constant period like cramping lower abdo pain and painful breasts .
Could this mean the coil is no longer working ?
I’m 59 and post meno for 5 years
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:welcomemm: sorry I can't help but hopefully some1 will be along!
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The IUS doesn't just stop working.
It releases sufficient progestin to protect against estrogen induced endometrial proliferation for at least 5 years.
However it is possible for it to migrate, or be expelled.
Can you still feel the threads?
The other possibility is that your symptoms could be related to either a change in your existing ovarian cyst, or the development of a new hormonally active cyst.
If this doesn't settle I would make an appointment with your GP.