Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Dippydebs44 on February 20, 2025, 01:34:44 PM
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Hi I'm new here, I started on conti sequi patches in May, I'm still having periods but I'm not having a period till nearly half way through a new pack, I feel like my periods are happening every 32-36 days regardless of what patch I'm on. Is that normal or can I change it in any way? Thanks
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Hi. Is there any info in the leaflet with the pack? It is probably your own hormones controlling the bleeds what were they up to previously?
U could put the names of the products separately into the search box and read the threads. Make notes ;-).
How old R U?
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I'm 44, my doctor doesn't understand what I mean when I tried to explain it to him, he put me on hrt to help with osteoarthritis and brittle bones (due to medication).
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I used to be on Evorel Sequi. Two weeks on oestrogen only patches then two weeks with the conti progesterone and oestrogen patches. The bleed is not a proper period but a withdrawal bleed caused by stopping the progesterone. The bleed usually happens within a few days of starting the new box but for some women it's later. Are you having just the withdrawal bleeds or proper periods as well? Sorry for the confusion .
Taz x :welcomemm:
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There are tons of bleed free options and nobody has to have periods at all in 2025 unless they want to.
Your best option at 44 might be a combined oral contraceptive pill taken continuously ie active pills every day.
This will keep you bleed free and hormonally stable, and generally contains a higher dose of estrogen than menopause hormone therapy, which is more appropriate for younger women.
If the pill isn't for you then you could either use a continuous oral progestin or the mirena IUS alongside your estrogen of choice.
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Do U C a consultant regarding your 'brittle bones'? MayB have a lookC at the UK support group for osteoporosis .
Has the OA pain been controlled by pain relief as necessary? R there any particular bones affected as OA is usually due 2 natural wear and tear as we age? A bone scan or X-rays can give us an idea as to the progression of the condition.
Let us know how you get on?