Menopause and Contraception implant - any nurses or experts?

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I am 49 - don't have regular periods so cannot use that as a clue
Contraceptive implant in place so hormone levels should be steady

But I am going mad - I have constant brain fog, crying over the smallest thing, but could then murder you in the next breath

I am frightened of taking my implant out as this is the one thing that has controlled my migraines

I don't know what to do as I am fearful I might just bloody resign and run away, kill someone and then cry

I am a nurse as well and I cannot see the wood from the trees

Will be at work all day so won't be able to respond until this evening

Yes you could well have the menopause and while this cannot be individual medical advice (waves at GMC) from what you've said a trial of HRT would be reasonable. you still need contraception so I'd leave the implant in and give you continuous combined HRT as well as the implant. The implant is progestogen only and menopause is due to a deficiency of oestrogen.

Thank you

I am scared to go to my GP as last time I went with PR bleeding, PV bleeding and undiagnosed UTI he called me hysterical as I cried as I was that upset!
I don't know if I am just struggling with life or delayed impact of working through covid in ITU and a new job to boot

Thank you. I think I need to make an appointment but I am frightened of crying and be labelled as hysterical again
Sat here crying again

Ring up the practice and find out who has an interest in HRT. at my practice they'd signpost you to me! yours will probably have a GP with an interest.

Thank you, I need to be brave don't I and not bury my head in the sand - take my own advice hahaha

yup, all of that. what would you tell a patient! but I sympathise, us HCPs are awful at being patients.

@monitor1
Rang
Had my bloods taken
But seeing as I'm on the contraceptive implant I'm not sure what use they'll be.

Don’t worry, I don’t think crying at a HRT consultation would be that unusual.

The GP that called you hysterical is a twat. Have they been through the menopause? If not then they can't comment and deffo can't refer to you in such a derogatory way.

I should have made a formal complaint at the time, I didn't, I do regret it.

Implant doesn't affect FSH so will prob be in menopausal range - but at your age you don't need a blood test and it can fluctuate so normal blood FSH doesn't exclude menopause

Thank you @monitor1 x