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[Confused1234]

Hi all I'm new to this forum but have a query. 

I'm 38 and take Marvelon combined pill, details below:

This low-dose contraceptive contains two types of female sex hormones, oestrogen and progestogen.

My question is, is it still possible for me to experience perimenopause symptoms at my age while on the pill? The main symptoms would be anxiety, dryness, urethral caruncle issues, fatigue and Vertigo and in the last 6 months my period has been very dark and thick (TMI info sorry) I've had tests but obviously my hormones appear OK.

Would my best option be to come off the pill, has anyone else displayed symptoms while on the pill? Many thanks

[Taz2]

Hi Confused. Just wanted to welcome you. I don't have much knowledge about this but I believe the oestrogen level in the BCP is less than that contained in HRT so I would assume that you could experience symptoms while on the Marvelon if your natural oestrogen is declining. You are young to be feeling like this so you do need to find out the best way forward and I think you've come to the right place. 

I'm sure someone will be along soon who can give good advice.

Taz x