Hello
Firstly Ladybt28 - this makes me sound stupid but I am going to ask anyway ! so levonorgestral is in the Mirena, were you having problems with that form of progesterone re anxiety, depression etc ? is Utrogestin the chemical or does that have a type of progesterone in it too, I am so very confused about the whole thing tbh. I feel like you that I would be better having progesterone only a few days per month, I'm ok about having a bleed if it helps to alleviate my anxiety and depression.
Obviously I know any form of HRT isn't a miracle cure and I have to work on my mental health myself too, I do CBT and meditate, have a pretty good diet (cakes sometimes too though!)
Its really interesting that you say some forms of progesterone make you feel premenstrual physically and mentally, that's how I feel, its like my nipples are the way they used to go when I was due on a little tender, not sore but you know what I mean and the slight period pain sensation, nothing as bad as I used to get but a similar feeling and also my mood seems to be similar to when I was due on, I just thought this was due to increasing to 4 pumps of Estrogel a couple of months ago but maybe its this mirena. Mmmmmm to have it wiped out or not, big decision!
Perinowpost - I know that as post meno women we can take progesterone continuously but like you i would rather take it for a few days per month, is this safe to do that, would it be enough to protect thickening ? I know I sound a bit stupid but I just don't get a full answer from the Consultant, would the bleed be the thing that stops the thickening? I am not sure if I was depressed on the pill, I feel like I've been depressed since I started my period at 13! manageable depression but the last three or so years things have got worse perticuly the anxiety in fact I had a breakdown 18 months ago and haven't worked since, just want a life back really and finding the right HRT will be a step in the right direction.
Thank you both for your replies it is very helpful and informative, I have learned more from the ladies on this site than the Consultant!
Jeana