Hi Ladies,
I posted a few days ago about my HRT review. I have been doing OK, most symptoms controlled by Elleste Duet 1mg. My very heavy erratic periods had settled into 3-4 days predictable much lighter bleeds. The Dr decided that as I have been on Duet 2 years and may only be having withdrawal bleeds, it was time to try the Conti regime. She has given me 3 months supply with the option to go back to Duet if it doesn't work out. I will be 53 in January, by the way.
I'm slightly apprehensive about upsetting the hormonal apple cart, but have decided to give it a try. Took the first tablet last night. I am currently having my period, whether it's a withdrawal bleed, or not, I cannot possibly know as my periods were erratic before I started Duet 2 years ago. I have felt very tearful and wobbly today. Now I could be reading into what is normal hormonal PMT type low mood (worse some months than others) or could the increase of oestrogen have affected me already? I will admit, the doubling of the oestrogen dose also slightly concerns me. I generally do better on the oestrogen only pills in the Duet, but tolerate the progestin tablets quite well too, apart from an increase in headaches, but this fits with my previous premenstrual phase. I know the general advice is that Conti is for women who have stopped having periods, but my GP tells me that for women of my age who have been on the sequential therapy for 2 years, it is also appropriate to use the Conti regime. The only advantage to me would be the cessation of bleeding and a reduction in breakthrough flushes and other symptoms, but I am worried I will bleed erratically as I may not be truly post menopausal and I also may feel worse emotionally to boot! Have I done the right thing by starting the new pack? Should I run with this?
Thanks for your support!