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To be annoyed at the pill the GP prescribed?

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AngeloMysterioso · 20/04/2026 17:54

I’m 40, youngest DC is nearly 2 and a half and for the last year or more my periods have been all over the place, starting several days up to a week late or early almost every month. After going through a spell where one was nearly a week late followed by the next being a week early I went to the GP and asked to go back on the pill. I was on Microgynon for 20 years without any problems before I came off it to start a family.

First of all the (male) GP insisted that I have to go on a progesterone only pill because of my age (which is not true, Microgynon is perfectly safe up until about 50-55 years old), and prescribed Cerelle. I’ve been on this pill for a few months now and once again my period has just arrived, a record breaking ten days early. TEN FUCKING DAYS.

I am taking this bloody pill for one reason only and the one the GP told me I have to have is making it worse.

AIBU to think this is complete bullshit?

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WonderingWanda · 20/04/2026 17:59

Get another gp to prescribed the one you want, or if you can handle the pill then maybe try a Mirena.

Dbug · 20/04/2026 18:16

I'm 44 and still on the combined pill. The doctor is willing to prescribe it but I have started to order from Superdrug pharmacy online, it's easier than trying to get an appointment for the pill check at the doctor every 3-6 months. It costs about £25 for a 6 month supply.

HardFuckingBird · 20/04/2026 18:18

Go back to the GP and have a discussion about contraception. Do you have other risk factors, e.g. being a smoker or having a raised BMI?

Would you consider a coil? The Mirena was life-changing for me. I haven't had a period in ages.

HardFuckingBird · 20/04/2026 18:20

Also, Mirena can be used as part of HRT, if these erratic periods turn out to be perimenopause.

Tableforjoan · 20/04/2026 18:20

My gp kept swapping what pill I should be on so I just order it online from an online pharmacy now.

TedDog · 20/04/2026 18:25

Dbug · 20/04/2026 18:16

I'm 44 and still on the combined pill. The doctor is willing to prescribe it but I have started to order from Superdrug pharmacy online, it's easier than trying to get an appointment for the pill check at the doctor every 3-6 months. It costs about £25 for a 6 month supply.

You can get it prescribed by your pharmacy where you collect your prescriptions. They can prescribe lots of non-dangerous things if needed.

AngeloMysterioso · 20/04/2026 18:49

HardFuckingBird · 20/04/2026 18:18

Go back to the GP and have a discussion about contraception. Do you have other risk factors, e.g. being a smoker or having a raised BMI?

Would you consider a coil? The Mirena was life-changing for me. I haven't had a period in ages.

Nope not a smoker, very active and healthy size 6-8, no issues with blood pressure or anything like that

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GinaandGin · 20/04/2026 19:00

Sh 24 online.. brilliant
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