Hi Hurdity
Thank you so much for your reply, I really appreciate it! This particular Mirena had been in place for nearly a year, but I had 2 prior to this. They were originally for heavy periods, and they sorted that problem out. A few years ago I started getting hot flushes & the oestrogen pills were added in, which also did the trick! I don't actually know where I am in terms of menopause really to be honest!
About a year ago I had what was regarded as a post meno bleed & was sent for a scan, which was fine. At that point they suggested another Mirena as the one I had would have run out, so that's what they did. Lo & behold almost a year later the exact same thing happened, hence another scan, which again they said looks perfectly normal. On both occasions I'd had my old typical PMT symptoms, so presumed I still had a few hormones kicking about! The consultant said that whilst the Mirena had proved a success for me, it could also trigger a bleed.
I don't have any HRT at all now, as the Mirena is gone & I can't take the Oestrogen without that. The consultant said to see how I get on & if any problems go to GP & get some other form of HRT. I'm slightly anxious as to what might be in store next....!! So far I'm ok, just driving myself mad as I seem to be the only person who doesn't stop spotting within 2 or 3 days!! I would also add that I've had a really stressful couple of years, so don't know if that could also be a factor?
Sorry for such a long winded reply Hurdity! Thank you for listening, I'm really grateful! Xx