I'm not on hrt. Back story a year ago gp put me on patches 50, and utrogestan 100. Eventually this was increased and my patches when to 100. I still wasn't really getting relief.
A diff gp then told me that menopause was a difficult area of medicine and he can only refer me to a consultant. Eventually had a phone call with consultant. She put me on the gel ( 4 pumps per day) as well as norethisterone.
This was mainly for mu periods which are horrific. She mentioned the coil but wanted me to have a scan first. During this time I lost my mind. Depressed angry suicidal at times anxious ..I was a nightmare. Had a scan and have a small 1x fibroid. I came off thr hrt because I couldn't stand it anymore.
Spoke again to gp who said as I'm under a consultant there is nothing they can do. Consultant now saying I have a year wait to speak to me again!
This is despite her saying she would follow me up in 4 months time.
I called her back to ask about the coil but she ( secretary) said I have been referred for this to be fitted but I have a years wait.
So I called back my gp and asked about the coil. They told me I have to have phone call with a gp about it and then, if they agree I cam have one which is a 6 months wait.
My question really is will this likely suit me. for years I was on the combined pill and was fine, no issues. It was really only norethisterone that sent me loopy but jot sure why. I need to control my periods because they are awful but I'm worried about poor mental health as a side effect.
sorry for the ramblings and thanks for reading