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by Late40s
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Perimenopause
Topic: Utrogestan
Replies: 1
Views: 1288

Utrogestan

I am 47. I currently have the hormonal IUD (for heavy periods) and amitripyline 10mg @ night (for sleep). After reading your book I have discovered the benefits of utrogestan and that progesterone is safer than progestin. Should I have my IUD removed, also stop amitripyline and replace with utrogest...
by Late40s
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Perimenopause
Topic: Mirena and progesterone
Replies: 1
Views: 1813

Mirena and progesterone

Hi, I am 47. I have a mirena (for heavy bleeding), this is my 2nd mirena and they work well for me. Sleep has now become my main issue. My doctor has given me amitripyline 10mg for sleep which works well. I have taken this for 18 months. But after reading your book I now know I should have progester...
by Late40s
Tue May 24, 2022 12:00 am
Forum: Perimenopause
Topic: Mood swings, sleep disruption
Replies: 1
Views: 1871

Mood swings, sleep disruption

Hi Lara, I have read your books and thought they were excellent thank you. I am 47 years old, currently have a mirena (due to heavy periods - low iron, bad PMT, sore breasts). This is my 2nd mirena, so in total I’ve had it for around 6 years. It has been life changing for me - no more periods, no mo...