Hi all,
Just looking for some advice. I'm nearly 51 and my main symptoms are irregular prolonged periods (for the last three years), fatigue, feeling flat and zero sex drive! I've had various blood tests and scans and have one small fibroid and one small ovarian cyst (3cm) and my testosterone is very slightly elevated but otherwise I'd say I'm in good health - non smoker, healthy weight, eat fairly well, do yoga, walk dog, light drinker.
My question is do I try HRT or the mini pill first to get on top of the bleeding? My GP has offered me Elleste Duo 1mg but I'm not sure I need MORE estrogen. Won't that make the bleeding worse? My periods aren't regular, I skip two or three then I get a two week one. They're not that heavy but they do go forever! I also get a lot of spotting so I'm constantly on edge expecting random bleeds. I'm fed up of it and it's affecting my relationship. My partner is lovely and understanding but we've only been together two years and life is too damn short to feel rotten imho.
I'm even wondering if I should ask to go on the combined pill for six months just to get a break from the bleeding? I was on Marvelon a couple of times in my twenties without any problems. I know I'm older now but I don't see myself as a candidate for imminent stroke or blood clot.
I'm pretty sure my symptoms are normal for my age but I need a break! Any ideas?? I've tried most herbal things and I already take good supplements, e.g. multivitamin, magnesium, probiotic, fish oil, iron.
I think it's time to bring out the big guns