Hello again,
I apologise this is long. I am on what seems a never ending frustrating journey! Still sniffling and sobbing whilst typing.
Since my last post I was referred to a surgical gynaecologist who did another round of blood tests to check cyst/hormones. He advised that he would not be doing a hysterectomy due to previous complicated surgery. So back to Mr Mander who decided my ovaries needed switching off for 6 months as he didn't think I was peri and that I have premenstrual dysphoric disorder! He wrote to my GP to get the injections.
Out of frustration I went to see the GP (very young lovely, understanding and wants to help) she agreed that the injections were not a good idea as you can't stay on them for long and they have truly awful side effects. She then referred me to an endocrinologist on NHS. My job is under threat and the company is going through lots of redundancies so the private route is no longer an option.
Again I have had the blood tests and been today to see him (using yet another half day holiday
). This has resulted in him advising that I am definitely Peri (I Know…I have the symptoms arghh!) and has given me a note for my GP to prescribe 12 days of 200mg of utrogestan to be taken orally (was horrified when I tried to discuss the other route) with no oestrogen. The thought of having this for two weeks each month without oestrogen fills me with horror and dread at the side effects (I am progesterone sensitive) he didn't want to discuss it as he had made his mind up. I am utterly confused. He says he wants to see if this sorts out my cycle before we discuss any oestrogen.
I have to start looking for a new job now with all this going on…I just don't think I can cope any longer hence the crying. I will take the dog for a walk to sort my mind out before collecting my son from school ready for trick or treating, I won't need a costume the way my face looks at the moment!!
As ever I need your wonderful words of wisdom please.
Dolly x