I'm 53 and have had the Mirena coil in-situ for 7 years (no bleeding at all in this time). At my last smear, the doc told me I could leave it in there for a few years yet.
In the past 12-18 months I've had peri symptoms, which are getting worse.
Tiredness, irritability, anxiety, low mood, loss of libido, dry hair, skin, vagina(!).
Last year my GP prescribed me HRT (Premique) which, after some googling, appeared to be the 'old style' medication and didn't seem that popular. I decided not to start the treatment, and see how things went.
I'm now at at stage where I need some intervention, so I've made an appt with the GP to discuss HRT again.
Thing is, it's the same GP as I saw previously, and I'm not sure she's that clued up. I don't know enough about the various treatments, so anyone got any recommendations, bearing in mind my age, and having an old Mirena, and no bleeding?
I realise everyone is different, but just looking for advice.