Thanks so much Hurdity... the info you've all given me is invaluable...
Like I said, I didn't have a period for just over 11 months when I started HRT, my docs said when a person doesn't have a period for a year they are classed as in full menopause... but still put me on a sequential regime because of my age. I don't have any breakthrough bleeding at all during the month but do get a bleed after 7 days on stopping the progesterone and when I skipped a month once (no progesterone) I didn't have a period so I think I'm defo not peri anymore?
I don't feel great at all anymore, I'm not sure how I'd feel if I came off all HRT though? I do think the oestrogen helps with the aches but my mood is generally a bit low these days although I try not to show it, but I have a huge lack of energy and really feel exhausted most of the time. The hot flushes have stopped too on HRT so that's a plus!
I will push for blood work and try to determine the results of where I go from here as I feel much more informed now because of this forum. I will also mention annual scans. Thank you again.
Kiltedcupid - thanks to you too for your info... I'm defo going to look into the testosterone. Did you ever use patches and if so do you find the Sandrena a better option?
Thank youuuuu!!! I promise I'll stop asking questions soon and go to the docs armed with all I know and want to say!
xx