Hi everyone.
I went to see my GP for some advice on HRT with regards bone health, as I have arthritis in my spine and wanted to ask if I should take HRT to stop it getting worse. I am 48, and in perimenopause.
When I went to see her I hadn't had a period for 3 months, and my symptoms weren't too bad at all - it was just to talk about bone health. Anyway, she persuaded me to try HRT anyway, as I suffer from insomnia, and put me on patches - everel 50, and then evorel conti for the 2nd 2 weeks.
Anyhoo...after 4 days I was spotting and had gained 2lbs. I've spent the past few months losing weight and have lost 26lb so far, so I know it wasn't coincidence, as I was sticking to my diet plan 100%.
I stopped using the patch after those 4 days, as my symptoms weren't bad and it wasn't worth the risk with weight gain.
Oh Lord...that was 3 weeks ago and I have been bleeding ever since. Heavy bleeding with HUGE clots, and today, after 3 weeks, I flooded while out shopping.
Is this normal? I know hormones mess with your body but it's starting to worry me. There are no appointments available with my GP until mid Dec at the earliest.
Has anyone else started and stopped like that? I'd be interested to hear others' stories.