I’m having an absolute nightmare at the moment. I bled like crazy for about 6 weeks and had to wait 2 weeks to even speak to my doctor on the phone. I had to have a blood test which came back all fine and confirmed I’m not menopausal even though I literally have every single symptom. I was prescribed norethisterone to stop the bleeding and it did but I was only given 10 days worth. The bleeding came back thick and fast, like flooding every 30 minutes. I spoke to the doctor again after breaking down and begging for a phone call and he’s just prescribed me more norethisterone. This is driving me crazy now!
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I don't think the blood test is reliable as hormones are fluctuating so much. Can you afford to see a specialist? If men went through this all doctors would be properly trained 
Blood tests are only really reliable when we’re post meno, during peri out levels fluctuate all over the place so can be fine one minute and terrible a few hours later which is why testing isn’t recommended for checking peri and we can be having symptoms at that point for 10+ years. GPs SHOULD know this!
i dont have menopause yet but this scares me a lot, how do u deal with this? are u feeling better?
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they never wanna know when it comes to women
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You guys need to try sage tea. It helps ease symptoms for menopause. Try it out and see if u feel a difference
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IIRC the NICE Guidelines say diagnosis can be made without bloods and on symptoms from the age of 45.
They do love a good hormone blood tests though these GPS.
They do love a good hormone blood tests though these GPS.
Diagnosis should be made by symptoms alone after 45. IMO the FSH test can only confirm that you are in peri, it cannot be used to confirm you aren't regardless of age due to the nature of peri ie our hormones are fluctuating abnormally.
Basically any GP that uses the FSH test on any Woman over 45 has not bothered to read the NICE guidelines!!! I'd put a complaint in, time these Drs were hauled over the coals for this. We're not talking about some illness that they might see once in their working life, we're talking about something that will affect 50% of their patients at some point. IT ISN'T ACCEPTABLE.
Was out in the garden yesterday and missed 5 calls from the breast clinic. They left a voicemail that simply said ‘we will cal you tomorrow’.
as you can imagine, 5 calls in a little over half an hour spooked me and by the time I got in the clinic had closed.
Had a horrible nights sleep but the upshot of all those calls is I’m clear. No cancerous cells. Just calcification. I’m having a very large drink later but for now I’m ing back to bed for an hour.
Relief.
as you can imagine, 5 calls in a little over half an hour spooked me and by the time I got in the clinic had closed.
Had a horrible nights sleep but the upshot of all those calls is I’m clear. No cancerous cells. Just calcification. I’m having a very large drink later but for now I’m ing back to bed for an hour.
Relief.
Gosh I’d be having a very large drink now! I’m so sorry you had to go through that stress. Wish they could have left a vmail if it was all clear!
me too. And I’m almost certain they initially said results were coming through the post so it worried me all over again.
Anyway, it’s done and it’s all good. I shall never bemoan mammograms again though.
Yep! I’m bloated a lot and have a very pregnant looking stomach!
I’m back on yet another diet and trying to walk more.
Has anyone had prolonged bleeding, like 3 months?
I have been to the GP about this previously (after a month) who gave me the option of a coil which I declined (I don't want anyone in the world fiddling with me when I'm bleeding).
Anyway I went back yesterday, different Doctor who basically said its not normal, is sending me for an urgent ultrasound and blood tests. She was treating and speaking as if it is something very different than the Mentalpause and said my symptoms don't fit. (She was in her 50s at a guess so must have personal experience)
I was really upset yesterday but having slept on it I think she's wrong. All my symptoms are signs of menopause.
I will of course go for the tests she want but has anyone had prolonged bleeding? Just need to rest my mind in the knowledge that it IS a thing
I have been to the GP about this previously (after a month) who gave me the option of a coil which I declined (I don't want anyone in the world fiddling with me when I'm bleeding).
Anyway I went back yesterday, different Doctor who basically said its not normal, is sending me for an urgent ultrasound and blood tests. She was treating and speaking as if it is something very different than the Mentalpause and said my symptoms don't fit. (She was in her 50s at a guess so must have personal experience)
I was really upset yesterday but having slept on it I think she's wrong. All my symptoms are signs of menopause.
I will of course go for the tests she want but has anyone had prolonged bleeding? Just need to rest my mind in the knowledge that it IS a thing
Yes I've heard prolonged bleeding is a thing definitely. Also, I think it could be linked to fibroids. Either way, great that she is referring you so quickly to put your mind at ease.Has anyone had prolonged bleeding, like 3 months?
I have been to the GP about this previously (after a month) who gave me the option of a coil which I declined (I don't want anyone in the world fiddling with me when I'm bleeding).
Anyway I went back yesterday, different Doctor who basically said its not normal, is sending me for an urgent ultrasound and blood tests. She was treating and speaking as if it is something very different than the Mentalpause and said my symptoms don't fit. (She was in her 50s at a guess so must have personal experience)
I was really upset yesterday but having slept on it I think she's wrong. All my symptoms are signs of menopause.
I will of course go for the tests she want but has anyone had prolonged bleeding? Just need to rest my mind in the knowledge that it IS a thing
Oh absolutely but she didn't treat anything at all I went for (Anxiety, sleeping difficulties etc), all menopausal related...she went straight for the tests. I felt very dismissed and I'm still a very tired ball of anxiety
I have never had anxiety in my life until now, its so debilitating. She even did my BP and said it was high....no bloody wonder! It was all very strange.
Yep! I had my scan last Friday and received a text message…………yes, a text from my doctor a few days ago telling me that I have a 3cm fibroid and a polyp I’ve actually been signed off of work because my anxiety is so bad about it.Has anyone had prolonged bleeding, like 3 months?
I have been to the GP about this previously (after a month) who gave me the option of a coil which I declined (I don't want anyone in the world fiddling with me when I'm bleeding).
Anyway I went back yesterday, different Doctor who basically said its not normal, is sending me for an urgent ultrasound and blood tests. She was treating and speaking as if it is something very different than the Mentalpause and said my symptoms don't fit. (She was in her 50s at a guess so must have personal experience)
I was really upset yesterday but having slept on it I think she's wrong. All my symptoms are signs of menopause.
I will of course go for the tests she want but has anyone had prolonged bleeding? Just need to rest my mind in the knowledge that it IS a thing
Oh @MrsM79 I'm so thankful you've replied, I wasn't going to post but I felt so alone as I don't want to worry any of my family or friends.
So your symptoms sound similar to mine?
-Prolonged bleeding (Sometimes light flow other times very very VERY heavy)
-Anxiety and irritability
-Sleep problems
-Brain fog
-Fatigue/no motivation
-Everything's aching
There's a few other bits and bobs but I'm more concerned about this bloody anxiety and fatigue. I feel nothing like myself.
So what's been your treatment? What's the plan with you? How are you?
The last 5 are definitely peri symptoms although obvs could be something else. The only time I have ever experienced anxiety is in my mid 40s when I literally had no worries at all. Those symptoms were the exact same as me at onset of peri. I remember mentioning to someone that I didn't understand why I wasn't sleeping.Oh @MrsM79 I'm so thankful you've replied, I wasn't going to post but I felt so alone as I don't want to worry any of my family or friends.
So your symptoms sound similar to mine?
-Prolonged bleeding (Sometimes light flow other times very very VERY heavy)
-Anxiety and irritability
-Sleep problems
-Brain fog
-Fatigue/no motivation
-Everything's aching
There's a few other bits and bobs but I'm more concerned about this bloody anxiety and fatigue. I feel nothing like myself.
So what's been your treatment? What's the plan with you? How are you?
I also prolapsed a disc which I'm convinced was caused by peri
I think prolonged bleeding can be related to hormone imbalance and is often a think with women with low progesterone. Anxiety was a big problem for me before I started on HRT, I thought I was just rubbish and incompetent and spent days in tears. 6 months of HRT and I felt so much better able to cope.Oh @MrsM79 I'm so thankful you've replied, I wasn't going to post but I felt so alone as I don't want to worry any of my family or friends.
So your symptoms sound similar to mine?
-Prolonged bleeding (Sometimes light flow other times very very VERY heavy)
-Anxiety and irritability
-Sleep problems
-Brain fog
-Fatigue/no motivation
-Everything's aching
There's a few other bits and bobs but I'm more concerned about this bloody anxiety and fatigue. I feel nothing like myself.
So what's been your treatment? What's the plan with you? How are you?
I was put on Norethisterone to stop my bleeding. It’s a progesterone pill used and I felt amazing on it. I had none of the other peri symptoms. I felt normal. However I’ve had a really bad time with my doctor. My bleeding went on for 6 weeks and this started at the end of March. I’ve not seen, or been examined with any doctor once. The most I’ve had is a telephone call at 17.55 when I know they’re just about to rush off out of the door.Oh @MrsM79 I'm so thankful you've replied, I wasn't going to post but I felt so alone as I don't want to worry any of my family or friends.
So your symptoms sound similar to mine?
-Prolonged bleeding (Sometimes light flow other times very very VERY heavy)
-Anxiety and irritability
-Sleep problems
-Brain fog
-Fatigue/no motivation
-Everything's aching
There's a few other bits and bobs but I'm more concerned about this bloody anxiety and fatigue. I feel nothing like myself.
So what's been your treatment? What's the plan with you? How are you?
I’ve had blood tests that I’m assuming were fine and now I’ve been referred to gyne. The radiographer said they’ll normally do an endometrial ablation………..or something like that. My doctors have truly been dreadful and that’s caused my anxiety.
I’m 42.
My god. Its savage isn't it?
I could honestly itch my scalp off, I keep smelling burning...I regularly turn into a screaming psychopath and I cry over the smallest of things.
I feel like I'm falling apart
I've had minimal hot sweats though, so that's something to be thankful for. I've had them at night but not during the day *touch wood*
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