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Mirena rather than progesterone capsules

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Jenkibubble · 24/02/2025 22:59

Bit of back story - I have struggled with my MH for many years (first diagnosed after youngest was born - he is 18 now) but with a combo of ADs as well as exercise / relaxation I have managed.
The past few years the anxiety has taken over - palpatations /breathlessness. I PUSH through as in I am not agrrophobic etc and ensure I force myself to do the things that help me (exercise / read / socialise) but god it is hard ( i am 44 now) as well as what I can only describe as a fuzzy head (spaced out / foggy)
No hot flashes (if anything I feel the cold) real lethargy and apathy and rage / irritability. Periods still regular - bit heavier !
I take supplements - a perimenopause complex as well as vit D, magnesium and ashwaganda at night as well as 50mg of sertraline .
I tried HRT (tablets body identical and oestragel) but didnt stick for long (2 months) as mood seemed to plummet further.
I am considering the mirena coil alongside oestragel. ANyone tried and found it effective / helped them?
TIA

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Ilovelowry · 25/02/2025 03:21

Yes. Game changer for me. Progesterone utrogestan made it all worse and the mirena has made my life immeasurably better.
No snapping, hours or quality sleep - except right now where I've just woken up drowning in my own stomach acid apparently 🙄
My iron levels are now optimal instead of pouring blood each month

Absolutely try it op. I couldn't cope with the contraceptive pill or utrogestan but mirena has been amazing.

Jenkibubble · 25/02/2025 09:36

Thanks for replying
sorry about your acid reflux .
I’ve had hormonal pills many years ago (combined and mini ) I don’t remember being awful on them but I know mirena the hormones are localised and less .
Deffo worth trying !
Oh the joys

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