Hello all,
This is the first time I've written on here so I hope this doesn't sound stupid
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I'm 52 but have had no periods & been having hot flushes since the age of 43. The last 3 or 4 years I have been struggling with painful sex and reading up on it, think it's probably vaginal atrophy so I thought enough is enough and decided to try HRT.
As I now live in Spain, I wasn't sure what was available and if I'd have any problem getting the right type, but went to the doctor and she was very understanding.
She did the checks for any problems and told me all the risks and I decided to go ahead.
I am now on Duofemme (Novofem) the type with two tablets, 16 red & 12 white and it says in the information that you have a bleed once a month.
I have only been on them for a week so far and I can feel them working slightly already so I'm not complaining but has she given me the right type for me?
I probably seem naive but it never occurred to me that I'd be having periods again after 9 years of none.
Sorry for ranting on so much but it sometimes feels a bit isolated out here & there's no one I can have such personal conversations with.
I am due to go back to the docs in a month to check my progress so any information would be gladly received
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