Ich bin 51 Jahre alt und habe perimenopausale Symptome sowie große Fibrome (11 cm, Bauchumfang wie in der 40. Schwangerschaftswoche). Mir wurde Esmya verschrieben, da ich glaube, dass ich bald in die Menopause kommen werde. Ich wollte fragen, ob jemand nach einem dreimonatigen Zyklus in die Menopause gekommen ist? Außerdem, muss man es während der Periode einnehmen oder kann es zu jeder Zeit im Zyklus eingenommen werden? Der Apotheker sagte, ich müsse keine Periode haben, was im Widerspruch zu dem steht, was ich gelesen habe. Auch der Arzt war unklar.
Hi
I am 54 with several large fibroids and endometriosis. I have had peri menopausal symptoms for the last 4 or 5 years, but heavy bleeding and clots getting worse and for longer each month with no sign of stopping any time soon. Abdomen bigger than when I gave birth many years ago now. I had severe anaemia which took me to gp. Raised markers Ca125 took me for scan to find fibroids lurking. Referred to gynaecologist who suggested full hysterectomy, which I do not really want. I had 3 months Esmya (difficulty with severe side effects including hair loss and constant pain, sickness and diahorrea which were unbearable - this is not always the case they just didn't suit me) and now going for 3rd Zoladex implant tomorrow in the hope of shrinking everything and getting to natural menopause. I am now getting nausea with some sickness but main side effect is turning into a volcano and being drenched in sweat at least half a dozen times a day which is quite uncomfortable and limits how much I leave the house, plus night sweats and frequent visits to the bathroom each night for good measure. Sounds horrible, but preferable to the surgery for me.
I was told to take the first Esmya tablet on the first day of your period and then continue at same time each day. I found that taking them late in the evening was better than in the morning.
I am starting to notice a change in shape but need another ultrasound to confirm if the fibroids are actually shrinking.
Good luck with the tablets, I hope they work for you. It takes about 2-3 weeks for your body to adjust and any side effects do improve, so stick with it if you can.
Julie of
Hallo, vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort. Es tut mir leid, von Ihren Symptomen zu hören. Ich bin so froh, dass es diese Website gibt, da ich bisher nicht wirklich mit jemandem sprechen konnte, der wirklich versteht, wie schrecklich das ist. Ich möchte, wie Sie, keine Operation. Meine Schwester trat mit 52 Jahren in die Menopause ein. Da ich 51 Jahre alt bin, hoffe ich, dass das Esmya mich einfach in diese Richtung bringt. Ich bin nervös wegen der Hormonbehandlung, da mein Haar bereits an einigen Stellen sehr dünn ist, aufgrund der Menopausensymptome und Palpationen. Ich mache mir Sorgen, da ich freiberuflich arbeite und zwei Kinder versorgen muss.
Sie haben mir gesagt, dass Angstzustände zunehmen können, haben Sie das auch festgestellt? Ich bin aufgrund der Menopausensymptome ohnehin schon ängstlicher. Meine Gebärmutter ist wie Ihre so groß wie eine voll ausgetragene Schwangerschaft, das hat quite einen Einfluss auf mich. Ich würde mich freuen, mit Ihnen in Kontakt zu bleiben, um zu sehen, wie es bei Ihnen weitergeht, da ich noch niemanden mit ähnlichen großen Myomen getroffen habe, der auch den Weg in die Menopause geht.
Renae
Hi Renae
Anxiety has been a problem anyway over the last few years but I can't say it has got any worse with the hormone therapy, the main reason for taking them was to stop the heavy bleeding from the endometriosis and to hopefully shrink my huge abdomen and fibroids. The gynaecologist said that these problems all improve after menopause so just praying for that day to come soon. I do find I get some very strange looks when out and people see my stomach around the corner before I get there! Lol!
I have not had a full blown period whilst on the treatment but I do get light bleed/ pinkish discharge most days, which I was told was a good sign that the fibroids are degenerating. You may also find that you pass small bits of fibroid as they break down, but not a major problem and I just wear a pantyliner every day.
It's really not fair that we have to go through all this and it takes over your whole life. I am lucky that I am not in a relationship as I am sure it would put a huge strain on things. It's hard to explain to people how much it affects you unless they have been through a similar experience. There is always someone to talk to on this website round the clock (America / Canada / U.K.) which I find helps a great deal knowing you are not alone.
Best wishes
Julie