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Post A P repair and HRT

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paddiwhack
paddiwhack

Hello ladies I’m back! I hope you are all healing and doing well.

After my op 10 weeks ago my consultant prescribed continual HRT tablets. I have been menopausal for over four years.

After two months of meds I started bleeding. I’ve now had a period type bleed for six days with real dragging lower abdo discomfort just like a grotty period. That on top of trying to recover from surgery is a Royal Pain! Has anyone else experienced this and if so how long did they bleed?

I have spoken to my consultant who suggests continue for now but if it doesn’t settle he will change the prescription. 

I know break through bleeding is possible.

Thanks in advance 💜

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  • Redhead1960
    Redhead1960 paddiwhack

    Posted

    Good to hear from you but sorry that you have been thrown another curve ball to deal with. I am on HRT patches rather than tablets and for the last few months. I haven't had breakthrough bleeding and I don't have periods anymore following endometrial ablation but do get swollen tender breasts which I think is when the oestrogen is building up with the HRT and with my own hormonal changes plus  occasional deep pain in one of my ovaries.....and for years I used to get pain at ovulation. I hope you get some useful information from ladies who have had a similar experience to you or there may be some useful info on the menopause and HRT part of this site. All the best, and hope you continue to recover well.

    • paddiwhack
      paddiwhack Redhead1960

      Posted

      Hi Tedhead! How are you doing?

      Thanks. Yes very tender breasts! Just a bit frustrating after no bleeding for years. However I used to have a really hard time of it and pain in ovulation too, interestingly. I was 9 when I started menstruating so it was  wonderful to see the back of it all. Hopefully this won’t last too long. Thanks for your reply. I’ll see if I can find any threads.

      You take care too x

    • paddiwhack
      paddiwhack

      Posted

      Just read my post Tedhead 😂. Sorry Redhead !

  • tannerbird
    tannerbird paddiwhack

    Posted

    Paddiwhack

    im just over 12 weeks post op anterior/posterior repair and have been bleeding on and off for the last 4 weeks. My post op bleeding stopped after about week 3 but then I got this heavy feeling and on it came! I think it seems worse as I’ve been told not to wear tampons so it’s very visual on pads. I’m seeing my GP next week to see if I can get some answers. Prior to this my period were getting to be months apart which was lovely!  I’ll let you know how I get on.

    • paddiwhack
      paddiwhack tannerbird

      Posted

      Hi Tannerbird thanks for your reply. My bleeding is not post op but breakthrough side affect caused by the HRT ☹️

      I found post op if I over did it a bit I would bleed again so do be careful. Good luck with your on going recovery 

  • lizzie60
    lizzie60 paddiwhack

    Posted

    Hi paddiwhack. I had bleeding when I first went on hrt which settled diwe over a few months. When my gp doubled the done however I started bleeding really heavily and gp panicked sent me for scan xray and hysteroscopy (youch). Turned out I had small fibroids and the inctease in oestrogen was making them bleed. If your bleeding doesn't settle down it might be worth asking if this is a possibility. Good luck! 😊 x

    • paddiwhack
      paddiwhack lizzie60

      Posted

      Hi Lizzie60

      Thank you so much for your response.

      My low dose has been fabulous for my symptoms until this. Having recently had surgery it’s inconvenient as I can’t use symptoms either! I understand it is quite common in first months so I hope it passes. I do have small fibroids so that’s a good one to be aware of.

      Thanks. If it doesn’t settle I’ll go back to my consultant  . Hope you’re well . 

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