I am nearly 53, I had the mirena coil fitted about a year and a half ago due to very heavy and constant bleeding.There is no contraceptive element as was sterilised years ago.
I get no bleeding at all now, but used to still get Pms symtoms i.e, sore swollen breasts, over emotional etc.I don't get these anymore but now think I may be menopausal as feel my body chemistry is changing, I haven't had any flushes but have spotty skin( never had it in my life), dry hair, lack energy, have days on end of low mood, irritability and lack of interest , then will have random days of feeling " normal" again.I also feel like I am incapable of retaining a thought in my brain and have become very forgetful.
I have read conflicting advice re mirena coil/menopause, some advocate keeping it in to alleviate menopausal symptoms, while others advise having it removed as the progesterone coupled with lack of oestrogen could be making things worse.I would appreciate any thoughts and advice, also on any supplements to help, I take Vit B complex and sometimes St Johns Wort in the winter months as also get Seasonal Affective Disorder, I eat a reasonably healthy diet, drink moderately, am not overweight, don't do much excercise apart from walking at weekends as I work fulltime, on my feet all day, knackered by time I get home.
