Perimenopause & Mirena

[mothtoaflame]

Hi wise ladies,

I am on my second Mirna coil which I love and have no monthly bleeds. I've had hot flushes on and off for a year and am now getting night sweats (not soaked but damp pj top and hair). I have also gone off sex, am forgetting my words and am quick to anger. I'm 42 and am thinking this is peri menopause.

Is it worth asking for oeastrogen only Hrt? My gp is doing telephone only appointments so not sure if I will need a blood test etc? I'm a bit worried about starting too early but not feeling great at the moment, thanks x

Blimey I could've written this about a year ago! But I am 48 and I've just had my 3rd mirena fitted.

I am on HRT, I believe the NICE guidelines say it can be prescribed without blood tests if someone has clear perimenopausal symptoms, but you might have to be over 45?

Ah thanks, I'm 43 soon but may have to wait for a test. Fingers crossed. I felt like super woman last year but someone has pulled my plug out 😐