Hi Ladies,
I have been on the mini pill since 2016 after previously being on the combined pill most of my adult life. I don't have periods. I am 51.
When the flushes and sweats started last year, my doctor did a FSH test which he said was 59 and confirmed I was menopausal. He prescribed Evorel Conti in July last year. Initially, I felt great, all menopausal symptoms vanished but in the last few months I have gained 2 stone, have zero energy, my osteoarthritis has flared up and I have body aches. My boobs hurt occasionally, a bit like when I had a cycle (albeit combined pill induced) I feel pretty low and having suffered with depression in the past I know I am dangerously close to slipping back.
The main thing that's niggling me is the Evorel leaflet says it's for those that haven't had a period for 18 months. Now that's technically true but only because I am on the mini pill (Cerelle). A blood test from Dec 2020 shows my FSH as 5.3 which appears normal so I feel I couldn't have NOT had a natural period for 18 months. The last time I even had a natural period would be after my son was born in 2005 so I have no non-chemical induced reference to go from.
I am considering stopping everything to establish a baseline and then start again. Is this sensible or foolish?