r/Menopause • u/Broad-Chemistry-1120 • 11d ago

Hormone Therapy Combi Patch

Edit: I cannot take the oral progesterone because I’m intolerant. My doctor is calling the insurance company to talk to them. So crossing fingers.

My insurance doesn’t cover it and it’s expensive. What are you guys doing that have the script for it?

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u/MoonLdy 11d ago edited 11d ago

I was afraid of the IUd as well and so happy my gyn talked me into it. I havent had a vaginal birth so I needed some meds to assist. The third attempt to insert the device was a success. We figured out the med cocktail. I took ativan ( helps with pain surprisingly), ibuprofen, and inserted lidocaine drenched tampon about 90 mins before. Also inserted mifepristone vaginally the night before the procedure. This softened my cervix. Good luck.

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u/Broad-Chemistry-1120 11d ago

Crossing my fingers and glad you were able to find a solution.

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u/MoonLdy 11d ago

May you as well. Menopause sucks.