Should I travel abroad with fibroids/menorrhagia?
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Hi everyone,
I have recently been diagnosed with a large fibroid and subsequently have experienced heavy bleeding and flooding. I've now been taking Esmya for 2 weeks and the bleeding has reduced significantly, I'm only experiencing some spotting now, which is much more manageable.
I have a holiday abroad booked in a weeks time and I'm still anxious about travelling anywhere in case the bleeding returns.
Hoping for some advice from those in the same situation as myself, this will help me to make my decision. I am also meeting with my GP before I go to talk it over.
Thanks in advance.
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christine65130 2011
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Heppy 2011
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Hi Danni, I've had one course of Esmya. From memory the bleeding pretty much stopped altogether for the three months I was on it. As Christine said take supplies to be prepared but if your period does start I'm sure it will be nowhere near as bad as usual. Enjoy your holiday!
sharon17758 2011
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christine65130 sharon17758
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2011
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Thanks everyone 😊
I was taking Northisterone 5mg for 3 weeks prior to being started on Esmya, but unfortunately it did nothing for me at all and I continued to bleed heavily on it.
My understanding is they can't be taken together, as Esmya blocks progesterone? And norethisterone is progesterone based so they almost cancel each other out I think (probably a very basic understanding!).
I have real anxiety about the bleeding returning whilst I'm away and was going to cancel the holiday as I'm only on my 3rd week of Esmya so I don't know what to expect, so it's really good to hear some positive experiences.