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[Tracey68]

Hi I'm new  here  been on HRT femeston 1/10 been taking them for 4 1/2 weeks  everything was fine until today  I'm having an horrendous period.i havent had one like this since last yr  I've had 3 periods this year all moderate. I phoned my GP who didnt seem to give me the correct information he told my I shouldn't have a bleed but when I've looked on here it says to expect break through bleeds  anyone had similar problems, experience  thanks

[CLKD]

Awful!  GPs don't know much about menopause 

[Tracey68]

I still feel scared I'm not sure if this heavy period is right or normal 

[jillydoll]

Hi!
Yes breakthrough bleeding is normal, it should die down.
I had a break through bleed when I first started HRT, and I was post menopause.
The Femoston ISNT the continuous one is it?
If it is, your on the wrong one, Femoston conti is for POST menopausal women, you'll need the sequential version, because you havnt gone 12 months without a period.
Xx

[Tracey68]

Hi  its  12 white then 12 grey without a break  is this the right one  yes I'm pre menopausal I was still having the odd period  x

[jillydoll]

Hi
Yes it's right.
So many women get prescribed the wrong one. Just thought I'd ask.
But yes, breakthrough bleeds are very common. Common in the first few months of taking it.
It should settle. It's only a worry if it's after some time of being on it.
Hope this reassures you.

Xx

[Tracey68]

Thanks  it does x

[Taz2]

I think I replied on your other thread? The first two to three bleeds when you begin HRT are often heavy and painful as your body adjusts to the increase in hormones. This should settle down to manageable bleeds. Mine were light and only lasted four days by month 5. It takes three months at least before you know whether a particular HRT is right for you so don't feel despondent.

Taz x