Medroxyprogestrone and mirena for atypical hyperplasia

Hi Cherry4f4059,

Thanks for getting in touch. I’m Eileen one of the nurses on the Macmillan Support Line. I hope you find the online community a supportive and informative space.

I’m sorry to hear about the issue you’re experiencing with ongoing bleeding. Some people can experience issues with bleeding after having the Mirena coil fitted. I would imagine your nurse had recommended continuing the medroxyprogesterone in the hope it would help ease the bleeding.

As we are not part of the NHS and don’t have access to your medical information, we are unable to provide advice on whether you should continue with the medication. We would always recommend that you contact a medical professional involved in your care if you’re having new, ongoing, or worsening symptoms.

As you have not had a response from your nurse we would recommend contacting them again. If you are unable to get in touch with them but you have a consultant at the hospital, you can contact them by ringing the hospital switchboard and asking to be put through to their secretary. If this is not possible then please speak with your GP and ask to be reviewed regarding the ongoing symptoms you’re experiencing. It’s important that you receive the correct clinical advice regarding next steps.

I hope this information helps. Please feel free to get back in touch if you have further questions or concerns.

Best wishes,

Eileen M

Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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