Perimenopause Moans #3

[griftalo]

I thought the HRT would help with the itchy skin but I’m 3 months in and I really want to claw my skin off
It’s mainly around my boobs/body/legs doesn’t help that I’m fat so my stomach flab is itching like mad

Do you use fabric softener?

 

[griftalo]

Has anyone had a very long period bleed as part of perimenopausal symptoms. I'm 46, been having heavy periods for a few years now. Last few months cycle been going slightly wonky. This period I did 4 days of tranexamic acid as prescribed. Then when stopped heavy bleeding arrived, I had ordered provera for holidays to try and delay it. GP bless them prescribed me more to try and stop bleeding (which was horrendous) after 14 days. I stopped for 3 days and then it's back. So by the time I get to the GP this week it will have been 48 days with only 3 days with no bleeding unless I stop now. I've had no pain or anything until the last 2 days when it's literally been like period cramps and back pain.
I'm at least grateful for what seems to be an understanding GP and he's had to listen to all my ins and outs literally the last few weeks. I've never experienced this before.

On a side note, temperature regulation is shot and the brain fog is very real! Also very itchy skin

Depo provera the contraceptive injection? Progesterone only contraception pills gave me a three month long period (this is when I stopped) and nine months of light bleeding with mirena. Sorry if this isn’t what you mean.

 

[CallaLily]

Are you breathing through your mouth?

You could try Biotene mouthwash, it’s a saliva replacement and helps overnight, to see if it relieves things.

I couldn't say, as I'm asleep, well in-between waking up thirsty and needing a wee, I am When I'm awake, I do both.

We have some ordinary mouthwash, I might try that tonight and look at getting some biotene, thanks.

 

[CarmenGhia]

I had an absolutely monstrous hot flush over the weekend that lasted about an hour. Someone actually gave me a hand fan because I was overheating that badly. I can recommend John Lewis branded hand fans.

 

[Lico]

Just got my bloods done for peri and general. Hate needles. Next available appointment with menopause clinic is November, that's how busy they are.

 

[Maiyo2020]

Yes, sounds like peri. My periods were always relatively painless and lasted 2-3 days but I never had a 28 day cycle and was irregular yet in peri they started coming every 28 days, became more painful and lasted upto 7 days.

I kind of though periods got less frequent until they stopped in peri. Had no idea you could actually get them more frequently.
I did notice I was very emotional on Wednesday and struggled not to cry all day which I was confused at, it seems now it was hormonal.

 

[Kim Mild]

Can stress cause spotting?

 

[griftalo]

I've recently had a selection of blood tests done, general ones not peri specific, but they've all come back normal/ satisfactory. I was hoping there would be a reason why I'm so bloody knackered all the time .

In my case my thyroid being “normal” is no use, it has to be “optimal”. How was your vitamin d?

 

[Kim Mild]

I've recently had a selection of blood tests done, general ones not peri specific, but they've all come back normal/ satisfactory. I was hoping there would be a reason why I'm so bloody knackered all the time .

 

[griftalo]

Has anyone had trouble keeping the evorel conti patches on their skin? It’s the one with the clear backing. I was fine this week with them but I put a new one on yesterday morning on my thigh and it was hanging off by mid evening tonight. I’ve put a new one on in a different area (I don’t use any creams on my thighs or anything) the only thing I did have in yesterday were leggings. They don’t seem to be as sticky as the oestrogen only patches with the silver backing.

Yes me! On my bum is the best place to stay sticky. They do my head in.

 

[Bettyboo2475]

I haven't searched through these threads, but has anyone stopped taking HRT and used CBD oil instead. I use Oestrogel and Urogestan at night and am having good effects, however I know there is an increased risk of Pulmonary Embolism with oral medicine, for me thats the urogestan, and its not body identical, is it synthetic?

 

[humansreallysuck]

Upper thigh = crap
Bum cheek = sticks great

I had loads of issues until my friend said hers on her bum stayed on fine.

Will try it thanks I’m on my second patch and I’ve got it stuck on with plasters

 

[Maiyo2020]

My first time posting in this thread.
I'm 48 and my periods have always been like clockwork. I started a period as expected 2 weeks ago. They last for about 7 days but aren't that heavy. (used to be 4 or 5 days but got longer as I've got older).
Today it seems I've started another period, only 14 days since my last expected one.
I'm a bit scared as this seems to have come out of nowhere.
I've never had any period weirdness before.
Could this be peri? Can it start this suddenly?
My cycle is virtually always 28 days usually.

 

[Mammy2021]

Can I ask you lovely ladies a question? My last period was middle of June. No period in July and nothing yet in August. Had a partial accident with our contraception 2.5 weeks ago and took the morning after pill. Still no period. I’m so paranoid now I’m doing pregnancy tests nearly every day but negative. I’m out of my mind with worry. 🫢

 

[50sGirl]

Has anyone had a very long period bleed as part of perimenopausal symptoms. I'm 46, been having heavy periods for a few years now. Last few months cycle been going slightly wonky. This period I did 4 days of tranexamic acid as prescribed. Then when stopped heavy bleeding arrived, I had ordered provera for holidays to try and delay it. GP bless them prescribed me more to try and stop bleeding (which was horrendous) after 14 days. I stopped for 3 days and then it's back. So by the time I get to the GP this week it will have been 48 days with only 3 days with no bleeding unless I stop now. I've had no pain or anything until the last 2 days when it's literally been like period cramps and back pain.
I'm at least grateful for what seems to be an understanding GP and he's had to listen to all my ins and outs literally the last few weeks. I've never experienced this before.

On a side note, temperature regulation is shot and the brain fog is very real! Also very itchy skin

2 of my friends had this. Both had fibroids. I hope it’s sorted soon.

 

[griftalo]

Bananas, original dove and blue bold for me.
Crazy that I’ve eaten a banana every day of my life but it affects me now. Apparently the banana and avocado could also be linked to latex, something to do with proteins

I have latex and latex fruit allergy. It’s shit.

Wow this could be a thing I’ve been anemic my whole life and I take iron tablets daily my levels are very low even with added iron might have to try and up the iron

They say you should take iron every other day now I think.

 

[IndominusRex]

My sleep is definitely better for the magnesium but I still have the problem if my husband waking me up when he goes for a pee in the early hours.

 

[FeelingPrawny]

yep I think so!

I have gone from ok skin then diagnosed with early menopause and bang to chronic nothing works to fix it skin issues

itchy flaky dry irritated and reddening on

scalp face inside ears

worse though is the skin issues on my vulva which even has the genital dermatologist stumped and iv had to get a skin biopsy done. Stitches out tomorrow woohoo! It’s making me miserable

plus in the last 6 months a rapi spreading red itchy patch under and between my boobs where the bra sits that is driving me nuts

tried a myriad of meds and creams and washes and emollients and nothing has worked even a little.

Strange question have you looked into lichen sclerosus? I also only use toddler toilet training wipes now rather than toilet roll. Not the Andrex one, but specifically toddlers, they're all on the fine to flush waterways.

With the itchy rash, is it scaly, or just when you wear a bra? X

 

[Latetotheparty]

Would a neck fan help?

That is a great idea! Thank you I’m definitely going to try one

 

[Crumpet41]

A friend who has a coil told me recently she'd had issues with the gel, her Dr has just prescribed a HRT spray. Which she is finding far more effective.

It's shocking that your GP dismissed you, 45+ is firmly in peri territory. Glad to hear your recent experience was much improved.

Ooh ok. I haven’t heard of a HRT spray before. How does she use it? Is it an in the mouth spray? Or spray on her body?