I wanted to create a blog to let you know how I have gotten on so far.
Firstly I had telephone appointment with the contraception and sexual health clinic. I had asked about my pill and that I was considering a Mirena coil as I planned to start HRT. They advised me this was a good plan and booked me an appointment which came as a text.
I had to go to Huddersfield to have it fitted as they outsource these things to various clinics. The nurses that looked after me were really caring and understanding. The main one explained the procedure and suggested a smear test while I was there as it had been while. She went through everything and put me at ease.
I was asked to go the toilet and give them a urine sample to test for pregnancy.
Then I had to take trousers and underwear off and get on the bed. They explained they would insert a speculum and do the smear first. This was fine I didn’t really feel much at all. Then it was time to fit the coil.
This is a small T shaped device that releases Progesterone to protect the lining of the womb and provide contraception. I could feel it being pushed in there was a slight cramping feeling they said that was normal. It was over very quickly and I then had my blood pressure taken, which was high.
They advised me to take it easy for a few days and that the cramping might continue until it had settled into place. So I went home and took some painkillers and sat with a cuppa and a wheat bag on my belly and read my book.
I am waiting until next week to go back to the gym but the cramping stopped after a few days. I was advised to make an appointment with my GP to check blood pressure and to get some Oestrogen to complete the HRT treatment plan. This will no doubt be trial and error as to which format will best suit me.
– It could be a gel patch or spray. I will keep you informed as to what happens and how my symptoms feel. Currently I have experienced: Brain fog, dizziness, bloating, hot feet, headaches, poor sleep sometimes, mood swings.
I am hoping this will ease as I have implemented other things in my life to help with the menopause to work alongside HRT.
The benefits now outweigh the risks and it will protect against heart disease, dementia and osteoporosis.
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