Hello,
I have been reading through many posts and googling the internet since I was given the possible diagnosis of premature ovarian failure at the end of November last year. I am 43 years old.
The diagnosis is based on blood tests - FSH and LH and an ultrasound that showed no activity in my left ovary and possible folicle in my right.
I have had the bloods redone as my gynaecologist said we needed to redo them before she will confirm diagnosis - and discuss treatment.
I had a polyp which was removed with a hysteroscopy just before Christmas, and my Gynae suggested, mnutes before proceedure, inserting a Merina coil. She said it would help prevent further polyps and was a contraceptive. What sold me was that she said it was painful to put in, and since I was under general anesthetic, this would be avoided. She said they were easy to take out!
I am feeling really confused about what treatment I should have. I understand the need for HRT given my age. But I am really not getting on with the Merina. I seem to be up and down emotionally all the time and constant period type pains. I tried Micronor after my 1st child and was mad for 1 year, so took myself off it and left contraception to DH.
I am very tempted to have the Merina taken out. I can't see the point in the contraception element since my ovaries are not working anymore. But have read on here that people use it with oestrogen. I am wondering if this would make it better.
I am also seriously overweight (BMI - Obese) so am scared that Merina is not helping my attempts to lose weight (I have been trying since my youngest was born - 6 years ago!)
Also am still bleeding, had a heavy period, and then its just spotting. I went to the gynaecologist because I wasn't having periods - I was quite enjoying that!
I am also confused about all the terms perimenopause / menopause - my bloods seem to show I am post menopause so not sure where I fit in. I haven't had any symptoms apart from no periods, but the last couple of weeks I have felt really miserable, very tired and hot and cold at night. But is that the Merina and not menopause symptoms.
Sorry for such a long post.