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[Pinkjan4288]

Im 46 and been peri for about 3 years. I started Utrogestan and oestrogen gel in dec 2018 and it was fab, made a big difference.

I also use vagifem for VA.

last June my dr told me to take 100 mg Utrogestan for 25 days a month and have a 3 day break because my bleeding was all over the place and I said I was very tired taking 200mg for 14 days.  Then early January the gp called and said take it continuously so I dont bleed. she said this is new guidelines. I have been doing this but I'm now bleeding heavily much more. 2 periods  in one month.

I've always only had 2 pumps of gel every morning. I've tried upping it by 1/2 a pump but I got sore boobs and heavier bleeding.

Im also feeling rubbish all the time. no motivation, very tired, cant cope with any stress. avoiding life and cancelling plans. My cognitive ability is awful at the moment. Ive made so many costly mistakes booking things like flights on the wrong dates or weekends away for the wrong month.

I have booked to see a consultant privately to ask about testosterone because I have severe hip bursitis and a non existent libido.

I use cbd oil daily for pain and that really helps but I just dont know what to do about the Utrogestan. i'd love to stop it but I still have a womb
 

I dont know what to do anymore 

[CLKD]

    

Keep on with the 'vagifem' as it's different HRT to other types ;-).

maybe put the product name into the search box and see what pops up? make notes.

[Pinkjan4288]

I have read lots on here about progesterone intolerance and it does make sense and I know I have to take it in some form because I need the oestrogen to reduce my symptoms.

I just have no idea anymore what dose to take and when.

I feel that having it everyday is making me feel rubbish

[Pinkjan4288]

Thanks
Before I started HRT at 45 my cycle was haywire. Some months it was 21 days apart other times I had a 3 month gap.
What's the difference with femostan 1/10 from utrogestan?

[sheila99]

I also think  it's your own cycle overriding the hrt one. My cycle is longer than normal and a bit variable so I start 12 days utro after I've ovulated and find it much better this way. When my cycle was out of step with the hrt one I bled at any time of the month, sometimes twice. Since fitting the hrt cycle around my own I've bled at the right time and felt better for it.

[Pinkjan4288]

Thanks. I'm going to see a private specialist in 2 weeks. I think I'm going to stop the utrogestan until then. That would also tie in with what Sheila said about taking the tablets after I ovulate.