HRT and bleeding

[celestebelgium]

HI, I am new here. Sorry if my questions are very basic!

I am nearly 50 and haven't gone through menopause yet. I have heavy periods due to fibroids, also being treated for low thyroid, and have been using estrogen (2 pumps) and progesterone gels (lots) for nearly two years.

I had been taking one Utrogestan at bedtime, stopping on days 1 to 5 of each month. I was supposed to have my period then, but it didn't always work that way. I had a heavy period less than two weeks ago. the doctor suggested increasing the Utrogestan to two a day and not stopping for days 1-5 this time, and decreasing estrogen to one pump. Now I'm bleeding again, with cramps and everything (but not low-estrogen headache i usually get at the start of a period). I am really annoyed as I'm going on holiday in a few days (with my boyfriend who lives in another country - we haven't seen each other in two months).

Why would I be bleeding? Not enough estrogen? Is there anything I can do to stop it, or hurry it up?

Will try to phone the doctor tomorrow. Thank you for any insights in the meantime.

[celestebelgium]

Hi and thanks for your message.

Estrogen to help with perimenopause in general. Progesterone to balance the estrogen and reduce bleeding/regularize periods.

Now taking two 100 mg Utrogestan tabs at bedtime. 1 pump Estradiol Oestrogel 0.06% on inner thighs and 2.5 grams of progesterol (progesterone) gel 1% on stomach and breasts in the morning. Doctor has suggested Mirena coil.

Thanks for your kind words.

C.

[gobe]

celestebelgium!