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Utrogestan 25 out of 28 days

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Shinyandnew2022 · 28/10/2022 09:23

Hi can anyone help me please ?
I am on month 5 of estradiol (2 pumps) and Utrogestan 2 tablets 14 days of cycle.

The utrogestan part of cycle has brought up quite a few symptoms - bloating, sore
Boobs and seems to affect my mood a lot (
Negative, angsty, lacking motivation)- I basically feel like I have a build up of PMS from the day I start it until I stop and wait for the 'period' to start.
Anyhow after reading on here I thought I would try it vaginally while I waited to see
gP.
I used half dose and think that may
Not have been enough as I started to bleed on day 9 of that.
Anyhow when I saw the GP she said to take lower dose of utrogestan for 25/28 of my cycle. She was dismissive of taking it vaginally.
She said if that didn't suit me I need to go for the Mirena coil.
Has anyone taken it the way she has advised - I can't help but worry I may
Just extend the progesterone side effects so am Seeking reassurance!
I feel amazing on the oestrogen only days!

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Shinyandnew2022 · 29/10/2022 10:32

Just bumping my thread - anyone on this regime ?

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