Birth control pill for endometriosis??

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-23-2007
Birth control pill for endometriosis??
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Sat, 06-23-2007 - 2:31pm

I need some help here :) I'm 20 yrs old and have very heavy excruciating 10-day periods and 2 of my doctors think I have widespread endometriosis (possibly on uterus, bladder, kidneys, colon, etc cuz that's where pain is). They've suggested a low-dose birth control pill like Ortho Tricyclin Lo. I'm not sexually active so I wouldn't be taking them for that reason, just to help with periods/endo.

So here's my question - do u think it's safe/effective to only take the Pill for a few days before each period to help temper the extreme periods? I really don't want to take them full time which my dr. doesn't understand but i have my personal reasons. Any input would be very much appreciated!!!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 06-23-2007 - 7:38pm

If you only took the pill for a few days, it wouldn't help the endo.

Judie Cl for Birth Control