Hi, i am on HRT and shouldn’t bleed as i take progesterone,daily. I didn’t have a period for 16 weeks then started to bleed for 5 days, then nothing for 3 days , followed by bleeding for 6 days, followed by nothing for 2 days, followed by 5 days bleeding. I’ve had lower back pain & a change in toilet habits.
I had an ultrasound which come back no issue apart from Endometrium measuring 5mm.
i increased the progesterone dose from 2.5g to 5g for 2 weeks and am still bleeding.
shouid i be worried ?
thank you for any help, and sending everyone my prays
Hello
Welcome to the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear that you have had some unusual bleeding whilst taking HRT.
Has the ultrasound been done recently? Whether or not an endometrial thickness of 5mm is considered reassuring or concerning would depend on different factors- age, whether you are post menopausal, the type of HRT you are taking and how you are taking it (pills, cream, patches etc) Also how long you have been on the HRT can be important.
Have you spoken to your doctor about the increase in dose?
I would recommend that you go back to your GP and say that you are still having abnormal bleeding that is persistent and that you have some lower back pain and also are experiencing a change in toilet habits. This needs checking out. I would suggest asking whether it would be a good idea to review your HRT regime, whether any further testing might be appropriate- eg a hysteroscopy/biopsy. Perhaps also to ask for routine bloods to be done.
If you would like to talk it through first, please do give the Support Line a call. They are there from 8am-8pm daily.
Hopefully you will get some reassurance soon, but it is always better to get checked.
Jane
Hi Dan
That sounds the best plan. Something is causing the symptoms you have and it sounds like it needs looking into further.
Jane
