Mini pill to help with heavy periods at age of 49?

[SolidGold]

I'm 49, not menopausal yet, but probably peri menopausal, I have a few symptoms like worsening pmt, heavier periods, libido fading ...

My gp has recommended a mirena to help with painful periods (they are only heavy for 1-2 days), but I'd prefer not to, can't face the fitting tbh.

Has anyone experience of taking the mini pill at this age and has it helped with painful heavy periods? What are the down sides of taking it?

I read online they can prescribe it up to the age of 55.

I will of course discuss it with my gp and at my gynae appt later this month, but just wondered how others have got on with it. I didn't think of mentioning it when I last saw my gp.

I don't need it for contraception, as dh had the snip 9 years ago, it would just be for painful periods.

Thanks.

Thanks. I really don't want a mirena fitting, had one before and can't face the pain again.

I'm 48 and GP transferred me from combined to mini pill (Zelleta) 6 months ago- I don't smoke but am overweight. Like you, I take it purely for avoiding painful periods. Bleeding is a bit random but there is hardly any pain.
I don't like the idea of the Mirena either. It has been suggested but I just say no.

Hi SolidGold i know this is an old thread just wondered how you got on?
Did you take the mini pill? Did it help with your heavy periods?
I'm 47 and have the same reasons as you for trying the mini pill just wondered if it helped.