Previously Perimenopause TMI - Now, The Results and options

[thekarens]

Thanks Oak.

Over50, did you have anything besides heavy bleeding? The extra thick uterine lining is what freaks me out the most.

[thekarens]

My nerves were shot and I couldn't wait any longer, so I called the docs office this morning and they said my tests were negative, everything looks fine...yay me!

So, to get the bleeding straightened out I'm thinking I'll just start with the pill and go from there. It's possible that the thyroid and/or the polyp were/are the cause of my problems. It's hard to say.

[e3rdpower]

I very reluctantly went back onto the pill per my doc's recommendation to control perimenopausal too-frequent bleeding, and it's been great. She said I could take them continuously to keep a more stable hormone level instead of taking the placebo pills, and that's what I've been doing. It's not a high enough dosage pill to completely shut down my own hormonal fluctuations, (I get occasional breakthrough bleeding) but it is WAY better, and I'm not sure I want to go to a higher dose pill. I am taking the generic of Mircette, Azurette. Good luck!

[indysteel]

My nerves were shot and I couldn't wait any longer, so I called the docs office this morning and they said my tests were negative, everything looks fine...yay me!

So, to get the bleeding straightened out I'm thinking I'll just start with the pill and go from there. It's possible that the thyroid and/or the polyp were/are the cause of my problems. It's hard to say.

I'm so glad your results were negative! What pill is she recommending? I've been on Loestrin 24Fe since 2006. I originally went on it in an effort to better control menstrual migraines. It's considered "low (estrogen) dose," but they have an even lower does version of it on the market now called LoLoestrin. My OB/GYN offered to put me on it, but I hestitated to try it because he basically said that I needed to use back up birth control with my DH during the first few months. At 43, I really don't want to get pregnant at this point.

Since pregnancy is not a concern for you, it might be something to consider. Loestrin is generally effective--assuming no other issue like fibroids--at lessening the flow and duration of your periods. Mine last 2-3 days, typically with minimal bleeding. Minus the initial adjustment period where my mood was, um, off, I've liked it. Of course, it's worth noting that I'm not a doctor and that every pill poses some risks so I don't want to make it seem like BCPs are totally benign.