Hello - new to this forum (obviously) and feeling a tad nervous since having a Mirena coil fitted this morning for the prog part of HRT as well as whacking on a low dose Estraderm patch (that bit doesn't make me nervous)! Was rather prog sensitive with my last combined patch (the name of which escapes me right now but I know the culprit was norethisterone). Basically, PMS symptoms grew and grew in intensity until after six weeks I was left feeling suicidal (yes indeed and I don't say that lightly as I've never felt suicidal before or since). I ended up ripping the patch off and having a massive bleed the very next day combined with a hugely improved mood. Having told the GP this her solution was the Mirena, as she says little of the progestogen will get into my system; I wish I was convinced but I have given it a go as meno symptoms have ruled my life relentlessly, exhaustingly and debilitatingly over the last few months and I felt a bit stuck between a rock and a hard place. Really hoping for some reassurance that I won't go into prog melt down again with the Merina in place (can't go ripping that out) - although this reassurance is likely an impossibility I'm hoping someone will give it a try!! Thanks...
