Hi, I’m posting here to get some idea if this is normal. I started with peri menopause about 4 years ago when I was 38. Gp did blood tests which confirmed. Was trying different HRT to find one that worked for me and all was ok for the first couple of years.
About 2 years ago, my periods started to go haywire, and not in the haven’t had any way. They got a lot heavier and longer to the point where I was going about 10 days in between periods and was bleeding for about 20 days at a time. And they were really heavy, to the point where I have to take a changing bag to work as I regularly leaked through clothes. I was using a super plus tampon and a pad which would last me for about an hour. I’ve ruined 3 chairs at work because of it and the shame and embarrassment is horrendous. I went to the GP, and was given tranaexmic acid, for the bleeding. I then started with horrific pains during my period, and have ended up in A and E twice because I couldn’t move due to the pain. So I had a scan, and they said I have fibroids, and quite a few of them. They offered me a mirena, but I’ve had one before and it turned me into a fat axe murdering bitch from hell!
So I’ve pushed in the last 6 months for a gynaecologist referral, which they didn’t really want to do, but I eventually got a doctor to do it. Today I got the letter about the referral, cant give me a date for an appointment and are aiming to get back to me within 6 months to let me know when I might get a date! I understand the NHS is broken, but that small chunk of light at the end of the tunnel has been pulled away from me and it’s left me devastated! I’m in my 40’s kid is a teen now and I’m supposed to be getting some of my life back, but this takes over my every thought. It’s also not doing my marriage any good, as now I’m never up for sex, as all I can think about is the bleeding and the bloody pain.
Am thinking about going private, but could only afford the consultation, but not anything after without getting into debt.
I shouldn’t have to be taking a change bag everywhere I go like a toddler!
Anybody have any ideas what to do next as I feel a bit lost and let down