Using pill to control bad periods...
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| Thu, 08-26-2004 - 11:45pm |
I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this, but what I would like to know is do any of you use the pill to deal with bad periods? What I am thinking about is this - I have some awful pains during my periods (I have been to the doctor, had ultrasound, bloodwork, etc, and everything is physically normal), so bad I have to take Vicoden when the OTC stuff does not work. Also, the P is a nusiance when I want to go swimming and other such stuff. Do you think a doctor would prescribe something like Seasonale (isn't that the one where you only have 4 periods per year?) to reduce the # of periods that I have so I suffer only 4 times rather than 12 (I had a hard enough time getting my gyno to give me a few Vicoden)? I am not on any BC pills now, I don't use that method to prevent pregnancy, so I don't know if my gyno would want to give me the pill for just menstrual regulation. Has anyone gotten it for just that purpose? Also - are the side effects worth it? I have also heard that BC pills can prevent ovarian cancer, which runs in my family. One more question - how expensive is this stuff and do most insurers cover it? I really know nothing about BC pills, was only on them for a few months when my period quit while I was dieting.
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Have you been checked for endometriosis? BCPs are often prescribed to regulate irregular and painful periods. I wouldn't think your doctor would have a problem with that. Seasonale might work well but there can be a lot of irregular bleeding while the body adjusts to the extended cycle hormones. Nordette is the same formulation of hormones as Seasonale packaged in a 21/7 regimen. You might want to try several cycles on that to see how you do before trying Seasonale. If I were you I’d certainly talk to my doctor about continuous use to lessen the unpleasantness of painful periods. Let us know what s/he says, ok?
Good luck,
Jill
Side effects - some women react badly, others react just fine. I never had any negative side effects with the pill.
Cost and insurance - I have perscription insurance and it is always covered. I pay $15/month for name brand and $5/month for generic.
Lee
Schrecken
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How rude of her!
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