Hi Rosie Roo - not at all rude! Why would it be? We are here to help and share experiences! My personal principle from the start with HRT (in 2007) was always to use bio-identical products and nil-by-mouth. The only time I have strayed from this is the occasional use of norethisterone for the odd cycle (have maybe done this 3 times in the past 10 years?) apparently to try to "strip" the lining - according to my gynae specialist GP, because I have had some thickening and/or spotting on long cycle HRT. The Mirena is recommended to prevent this and because, in comparison with oral progestogens, delivers far less systemically because most of it is absorbed directly into the uterus where it is needed and gives very good protection. If you don't want one though, you can just politely refuse! But best to say what you propose to do as an alternative. When I was referred recently, the (NHS) consultant, when I refused the Mirena, recommended that I take progesterone for 14 days per 28 days cycle ie stop the long cycle HRT..... Well I've shortened it a bit - to 5 weeks! Even that is too short for my liking.
Does that help?
Hurdity x