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I'm 54 and had my first round of pellets inserted in March 2018. My last period was in October 2017 so I had not yet reached the one year mark of menopause. My blood work showed trace amounts of estrogen and progesterone and testosterone. I had estrogen and testosterone pellets inserted and take the jester own or early each day at 200 mg nightly. I went back and four weeks for more bloodwork to see where my levels were and they inserted more estrogen and testosterone pellets. I started spotting about three weeks after that and it lasted for about two weeks. My breasts were also extremely painful for the first month after those pellets and I broke out in acne like a teenager. my breasts were also extremely painful for the first month after those pellets and I broke out in acne like a teenager. I went back in October and had more blood work done and again was told that my estrogen and testosterone levels were nonexistent and it was time for more pellets. I was OK for a few weeks and then started spotting. I have spotted every day since end of November except for maybe 10 days total during that time It is literally just a stain on the toilet tissue once a day. I have never had an abnormal Pap smear, fibroids or cysts in my entire life. My husband is convinced that I’m overdosed on estrogenI finally made a gynecologist appointment but it’s not for two weeks. Anyone else ever experienced anything like this
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manuela67667 colleens
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I am also having pellets- for a start, hurtful breasts is usually a sign of too much estrogen. The spotting, can be because of the drop in hormones. You might metabolise your pellets not according to text book, just as I. They supposed to last like 3-9 months, steady dose. With me, they kick in at around week 3 - the estrogen goes high then, and then after that steady drops and by month 3 I am ready for a new one. I do check my estrogen quite a lot. The drop in the estrogen can cause you to get spotting, I had that with my last implant that sky rocketed after insertion ( like 3000 numbers) at week 5 and once it started to wear down I had always spotting, so I went to the GP and had a vaginal ultrasound and my uterus is bulky and I do have fibroids 😕 So maybe best for you to check your uterus too, and with the pellets maybe as your GP to check your levels more frequently to see how you metabolise the pellet as not everyone is the same. xx
colleens manuela67667
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thanks I have an appointment to see my gynoits very frustrating the doctor who does the pellets is an internist . she is adamant that there is a medical issue with my utetus if I am spotting.
spurgeon1 colleens
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I had my uterus removed bc of cervical displasia do to HPv. I'd only ever had one partner, so was very angry. Come to find out, when removing uterus, left ovary was diseased. Lost that too. Some women might be ok with that. I wasnt. Those were part of me and I didnt want removal at 44. I felt it took took my freedom of choice away. But, afterwards... CLEAN PANTIES! Freedom from the badge of shame. [Pads, etc] but.. this might be your choice... continue to bleed and see if it eventually stops or develops into something else or removal to avoid that possibility. If you arent bearing any more children, you won't need uterus and it doesnt create hormones or do anything else.
I trust the knowledge and experience of my doctors. If not, I'd definitely get a second opinion.
Good health, longevity and peace.
spurgeon1 colleens
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Several friends of mine had spotting or light dry periods before eventually drying up. I had hysterectomy so didnt have but few months of that. Just agitation, crying, anxiety, no patience. At 59 got pellet and then tender breasts, hair loss, no appetite, screwed up bowels, ut infection, emotional stuff once again. But... it takes time to regulate hormones. It doesnt happen just bc you started a therapy. I've also learned that a qualified, experienced professional should be able to provide adequate educational and therapeutic support in addition to just plugging you with some dose. I had my first period at 16. Late bloomer, underdeveloped, irregular periods, 2 miscarriages before 2 good deliveries. Hysterectomy at 44. 5 yrs of crazy [about]. So, if you take into consideration my average olive oilness compared to my bestie who was triple E and voluptuous, early period at age 9 and easy to impregnate/deliver, you understand how we are all different levels of normalcy concerning hormones. I also process drugs quickly and have low tolerance for alcohol so different metabolism. I have always eaten trashcans full of food and burn edit off like I had a pack of tape worms or something. [I dont]. Be conservative, dont panic, dont rush. Having RA I've had to do what they call step therapy with different drugs, working my way from pills to injections to infusions. Each one has a set time to use them to see if I respond to them. Then wait befor trying the next. I kno you need to feel healthy and whole. Its depressing, frustrating and worrisome to go thru all this. You are doing the right thing to help yourself but the symptoms are just overwhelming you. Ask your doctor to give you something or suggest supplements that will help your anxiety. Get your mind and hands occupied bc you will improve. Btw, my blood tests were like yours then after 3 months bc perfect. I cut testosterone to half and backed off estrogen abt 20 percent bc my hair loss was abt 50 percent. Dont go without a bra bc that makes it worse. Sleep in a bralette. Be sure you are taking the DIM supplement daily. You are healthy and normal. Just adjusting. I have 3 older sisters and 7 aunts. No cysts, breast issues. Oh. Good luck and be peaceful during this life change!
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thanks for the reply
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