Been on HRT (oestrogel and Utrogestan days 14-26) for six months and it has helped me in so many ways, especially with the uncontrollable rage.
I was getting breast cysts before that but seem to be getting more, and now I have a suspected ovarian cyst due to niggling pains, frequent urination and ovulation pain.
I’m waiting for a scan ordered by my GP but it’s not until the end of July. The last four/five days (around ovulation) I’ve been constantly bloated and in pain with a very swollen uncomfortable tummy. The pain is low down, around ovaries and womb and constant. It hurts to wee (not in a UTI way - sort of in my tummy) and poo. I’m pretty sure I’ve got ovarian cyst(s), possibly some endometriosis. It’s been going on low level for ages but this month is worse.
My question is: is the HRT causing this, and if so, should I stop? The GP has suggested I could try the pill instead (I am pushing for Yasmin if I do). I know the pill might sort out the cysts because I wouldn’t be ovulating. But would it manage my peri symptoms as well? I’m only 40.
I’m scared of stopping HRT because of the rage and also worried about the pill affecting my sex drive, which is currently good! Last time I was on the pill it makes me feel sick and bloated too.
Is there any solution?
TIA