Hi wannabewell,
I think I am in a similar situation to you regarding sequi vs conti decision.
Started sequi Oestrogel and Utrogestan (15-28) at age 53 whilst still have periods (of a kind). Was told that because of my age I should move to conti after 12 months of sequi. I did this at 54 but this also coincided with me just recovering from Covid and many of my menopausal symptoms returned very quickly. I contacted my surgery and another GP said I shouldnt have changed whilst recovering from covid, so I wasn't sure what had actually caused the reoccurance of symptoms (conti or covid). Was advised to return to sequi to let things settle.
4 months later when things had settled (as advised) I retried the conti regime of daily utrogestan and by end of week 3 I was in agony with a back in spasm, heavy/crampy legs (which was one of my initial menopause symptoms), fluid retention and my boobs were so large, sore and uncomfortable. This was similar to the first time I tried conti. I decided to stop the continuous utrogestan and within days I felt back to "normal". I had a big withdrawal bleed after 3-4 days which was actually a relief. 3.5 weeks later while now back on the sequi phase of utrogestan I have had a small breakthrough bleed before the end of my utrogestan phase which was happening whilst I was on sequi for the first year. I personally don't think I am ready for conti which I will discuss with my GP next month during my review.
I do take the GPs advice but I also believe we know our own bodies. Unfortunately for me I think I am "late" in menopausal terms (in that at 54 I am still having periods) but have been suffering with peri-menopausal symptoms for 8 years.
I'm not sure this helps but wanted you to know you are not alone in the sequi vs conti transition. Wishing you well x