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Author Topic: On estriol but still bleeding !  (Read 511 times)

Brownie

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On estriol but still bleeding !
« on: August 06, 2023, 11:23:48 AM »

Hi ladies hope someone out there can help.
Have been on estriol (old gynest) cream for probably 2 years but for last 6 months or so have been using every night. No problems apart from in last couple of months had some light spotting (not every night)
Had ultrasound year or so + had a fibroid + some polyps but advised small in size + no action needed. Do have gp appt later this week but just wanted to ask Is it still normal to get occasional bleeding from either vaginal/endometrial atrophy whilst still using vaginal estrogen ? As you get older (I'm 52) does the atrophy worsen even when using the vaginal estrogen ?
I'm not using any other hrt apart from the vaginal cream. Any help would be appreciated 🙏🏼
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Limpy

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Re: On estriol but still bleeding !
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2023, 11:29:55 AM »

I wouldn't have thought it was normal to have bleeding when using vaginal estrogen but I am not medically qualified. Best ask your GP when you have the appointment.
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sheila99

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Re: On estriol but still bleeding !
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2023, 01:17:33 PM »

Localised oestrogen shouldn't make any difference to your own periods. But if your post meno (1 year without a natural bleed) any bleeding should be investigated as a possible cancer risk. I would see your gp. Fibroids, polyps and va can all cause spotting but best to get checked out.
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Brownie

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Re: On estriol but still bleeding !
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2023, 01:35:43 PM »

Thanks for replies
Yeah I'm post menopause now.
As mentioned was referred to gyn + got ultrasound but see what GP says.
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