Zoladex, like hitting a brick wall?

[ImNotReallyReal]

So I was sure I was peri. Saw GP and referred for a scan. Uterus was large and lining was thick (suspected adhesions). Probably because of my first EMCS which was life threatening for both of us.

Was told it's an 18 week wait to see an NHS gynaecologist.

DH said let's just go private and sort it out. I was missing a fair few days off work each month due to pain and excessive bleeding.

I saw a private gynaecologist and he recommended immediate ablation with a Mirena fitted afterwards. I was given a Zoladex implant as I came round from the GA. No chance to Google or check up. He said it'll help the Mirena settle so I just said ok.

Now I'm two months in. I'm in a chemical menopause with the added effects of the Mirena. No HRT.

Today I'm sure I ovulated. Doubled up in pain and bleeding like a normal persons period (my periods were slaughterhouse and just a 'normal' period bleed during ovulation).. Date is about right for ovulation.

But I'm sure I'm in a full on menopause, I spot constantly, I have migraines, hot and cold flushes and I feel sick even when I smell food. It's like morning sickness but there is no way I'm pregnant. No way! I'm depressed also, and have a history of MH issues.

Any ideas what is going on? I'm seeing the gynaecologist again in three weeks and I want to refuse the Zoladex and have the coil out. Anything is better than this, I'm 43 and feel like a sad old lady. I can't make it to work without codeine and a lot of willpower. Even getting upstairs at home hurts my joints.

This can't be right? What should I be asking him? Has anyone been through this?

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. I personally wouldn't have anymore zoladex and maybe persevere with the Mirena for s few months to give it a chance. It's wonderful for some people (me included) and frankly rubbish for others (my DD had a rough 9 mths with one before having it removed). Good luck and hope you are feeling better soon.

Thank you so much, the Zoladex is a nightmare. I think I'm going to refuse it. I got a letter last week that said a four to six month course was recommended. I'm only 2.5 months in and I feel wretched.

I'm working, taking my children out and about but feel deathly. I literally crawl upstairs to bed at 8pm. I just have to lie down in front of a fan and take headache pills.

I took the children to soft play yesterday for three hours (not exactly strenuous), I had to spend this morning in bed while DH cooked lunch because everything hurt (I feel like such a malingerer).

I managed to make dinner tonight but it was like wading through treacle. My moods are all over but I don't know if it's the Zoladex or the Mirena. Damn being a woman!