Endometriosis, migraines, birth control
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Endometriosis, migraines, birth control
| Thu, 01-11-2007 - 4:41pm |
I have endometriosis so my doctor has had me try a number of low estrogen birth control products...Seasonale, Yasmin, Nuvaring, but I get lots of migraines as a result of the changing level of hormones throughout the month. I am 99% infertile, so I really don't need the birth control protection. Is anyone aware of a product/method that provides a constant level of hormones or that hasn't increased migraine frequency? Thanks!

Hi lgsrm, welcome!
Jill
How long did you try Seasonale? The first 12 weeks I had regular migraines (about 5 in 12 weeks) and a new migraine (ocular migraine that didn't hurt but blinded me for 20 minutes). I just now finished my 2nd 12 week pack and didn't take a break for a period. I am on the first row of my 3rd 12 week pack. I have not had a migraine (or a period) in 13 weeks!!! Also, all my endo symptoms have gone away. And my fibrocystic breast disease pain is non existant. IBS has cleared up, too. So has my bloating from PMS.
My doctor has me on continuous Seasonale. I was dubious at first since I bled for the entire first 12 weeks on it. Now 6 months into it and I feel great.
You might want to give Seasonale another try. It's now generic and I only pay $10 for the Jolessa rx. Darn cheap and effective.
Apricot
I'm glad to hear that you have found something that works well. I may give Seasonale a try again, or ask my doctor about the sister product that Jill mentioned. Pretty sure I only took the Seasonale for 3 or 4 months. I hadn't linked the pills to my increased migraines at the time. Mainly, I stopped becuase of break through bleeding, much like you describe. I also have found that if I miss even one pill, I get irrational and very emotional. That symptom seemed the worst with Seasonale.
Talked to my doctor a few days ago and he thinks my body is probably still adjusting to the Nuvaring, which is why I had a 17 day period an 10 consecutive days of migraines. I've only had it in for about 3.5 weeks. I'm sure he's right. But I noticed other things....my husband says he can feel it, making intercourse uncomfortable for him. Also, I don't seem to have enough natural lubrication. Finally, I am a wimp...the insertion and removal is too much for me. Especially, since I now remove it and put it back in after intercourse.
Thanks for the information!