Hi. I’ve recently been back to my GP to discuss possibly changing from the evorel conti patch to estrogel & the mirena coil due to hot flushes returning. I’ve been on HRT 10 months & symptoms have reappeared about a month ago.
I have had DVT in the past so my GP is concerned about a risk associated with HRT hence being on the patch as this is regarded the lowest risk of all HRT. I saw a different GP of late who basically was not up to date with any current data & studies regarding HRT & wouldn’t allow any chances other an extra half a pump of the estrogel on top on my conti patch. She even wanted to offer anti depressants as an alternative. Obviously I don’t want to increase my risk of DVT but wondered if anyone has any information or knowledge on whether the mirena coil was a greater risk or equal risk to the evorel conti patch. She also completely dismissed utrogestan taken vaginally ( which I’ve been told is no greater risk). I wanted to change to the utrogestan or mirena coil with the estrogel so I could increase the gel as & when needed with hot flushes.
I think I need to see a different GP for a start but just wondered if any of you had any info. Many thanks.
