Hi All
have had a Mirena coil fitted for nearly 6months now and for 5 of them months have also taken Oestragel started on 2pumps a day for first month then am managing better on 1pump applied to thighs in the evening. The last month and a half I have had what appears to be 2 normal cycles with slight bleed for 5 to 6 days and all the old symptoms that I had when I was younger...mood swings, pmt....but in the last month have put on half a stone and my stomach looks like I am 5months pregnant !!! Which i defo am not....So why the weight gain ? Is it the combo of Oestrogen and Progesterone continuously (even though its small amounts).
I do remember when I was younger that the combined pill made me gain weight. So I changed to the Progesterone only pill which suited me much better. But I can't just survive on the Mirena only as Im having sweats and joint pain and trouble sleeping....so I need the Oestragel.
I am feeling well on the current regime but am totally fed up with the weight. I do eat a healthy diet and exercise 4times a week...I really don't want this to be an issue but its getting me down...has anybody got any wise words or similar problems or can offer any advise......thank you
