Had a gynae referral appointment today due to irregular/sometimes very heavy/very painful periods with the added bonus of leg pain.
Have had ultrasound scan Back in October which showed all fine (although I had just finished a period, told him I’d just stopped bleeding and he said that tallied with what he saw, only to start bleeding again the next day!)
Consultant was very nice.
Had a smear type exam to rule out any cancerous happenings (almost fainted, such a wuss!). Got another scan appointment coming, I guess internal? And another appointment to see consultant in 3 months.
She seems keen for me to try the Merina Coil but I’m really not keen (understatement). I am very squeamish/almost phobic about the idea, I can’t/won’t even use tampons!
She said other options were a laparoscopy and then potentially burning some womb lining off. But not sure this would help with the pains I get?
I’m 40 and have 3 kids, but she said not much chance of a hysterectomy until I’ve tried other stuff first. I have tried the pill previously but continue to spot and have pain so not very effective. My main issue is the pain rather than flow as periods aren’t always heavy. I always get some degree of pain though, even if I miss a period! No other peri-menopause symptoms.
Not really sure what I’m asking for, but if anyone has any thoughts/experience to share, I’m all ears!
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longlivetheking · 12/02/2020 19:30
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