Period Cramps

[vainchick5]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I really wanna try yasmin or nuvaring but I am scared of side effects. I was on the patch and didn't have ANY side effects but then when I stopped using them I heard about all these side effects and ppl dying from it and commercials on tv about how bad they are, etc. so now i am scared about other bc other than the pill. I was also on the pill once but I am not good with taking pills, I am so inconsistent and forget to take them everyday, soooo I was wondering about the nuvaring and yasmin, how do they work?

I used the Nuvaring for almost 8 months. I loved it at first, it was great. About 2-3 months into it I noticed there was a lottttttttt of bloody discharge (sorry for too much info). Once I stopped using the nuvaring that other stuff stopped.

[Erin]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

I used the Nuvaring for almost 8 months. I loved it at first, it was great. About 2-3 months into it I noticed there was a lottttttttt of bloody discharge (sorry for too much info). Once I stopped using the nuvaring that other stuff stopped.

That's so odd because I've had NO bleeding with the NuvaRing, even when I'm on it straight for a few months. But trust me I've tried enough of them where people say "Oh try this pill I love it" and it was horrible, so I know everyone is different!

[teffiemoore]

Ibuprofen in the brand of Advil, Motrin or generic works best for menstrual cramps if you start taking it a day or two before your period begins. Prostaglandins is what causes the cramping sensation, and Ibuprofen or Naproxen (aleve) or other NSAIDS help to suppress prostaglandins Good luck!

[dcelmo]

I am in menopause now, but have had problems with bad cramps all my life. I went to a specialist and the best thing to do is take a very hot bath. If you are able to be at home don't worry the flow will stop while you are in the tub but when you get up it will start. That is usually the problem, you need to get going good. I sympathize with you, I used to miss 2 days of school every month and work when I started. The hot baths are the only thing that really worked.

[veguroev]

When I was on the pill I had very bad cramps, every since I switch to the Nuvaring (it's been 3 years now) I haven't had any cramps,no bleeding either, don't have to worry about skipping pills, changing patches, or any of that. Sorry to be to graphic, but hubby doesn't even feel it.

[SweetCuteness]

Originally Posted by irishawk

I don't know if you have any pre-existing conditions, but if you're a normal, healthy woman it's ok to skip periods. When you're on birth control you're having what's called a synthetic period. It is NOT a REAL period. The only reason why birth control pills were designed with that week of sugar pills was so that women felt more "natural" and comfortable taking them when they first came on the market. We always joke that men definetly came up with that idea! I work at a pharmaceutical company and one of my responsibilities is to be the hormonal contraceptive "expert" so I'm not just making this stuff up! However, I'm not a doctor so definetly talk to your doctor first before making any changes to your pills.

BUT the way it works when you skip periods is that you go for 2 full months without taking the last row of your pill pack. On the 3rd month you take the last row and because your body has a break from the hormone pills you have a synthetic period. You can do it for different lengths of time, but essentially that's how it works.

I don't know where you got your information from, but having a period on birth control is not a synthetic period. You still release an egg, you still shed your uterus... it's a real period. I'm a Nursing student and have several friends who are OB/GYN's and med students.

Birth control itself increases your risk for cancer. Skipping periods increases the risk even further. Birth control pills such as Depo Provera or drugs of that nature which decrease (or eliminate) the amount of periods you have on an annual basis are very bad for you. Just because a drug is on the market does not, in any way, mean that it is safe. Yes it has passed through FDA, but they could still have long term side effects like cancer.

What you do is your choice, but I would never recommend skipping periods for "convenience."

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For whoever asked about Yasmin being the pill that causes you to only have your period every 3 months - it's not. It's just a different mix of hormones which decreases PMS symptoms like moodiness, cramps, and weight gain. But... everyone is different, each pill will work for some and not for others.

[RoxyJosMom]

Originally Posted by OLIVIA_KARHIS

aleve works really well for me! and mine are so bad, I cry with them some times.. I really think having a baby, will be a snap for me.. when I am ready for one.

You are so right. I used to have them so bad I would be doubled over in pain. I even passed out one time. Nothing helped. But labor was a breeze. The Dr. told me that cramps come from passing small clots. So they are actually labor pains. So, the worse you have them, the longer it takes for actual labor to become uncomfortable. After my 1st one, no more cramps. Then I just got old and now, no more anything - YIPPEE (except hot flashes which come in handy when you get cold. ).

[Erin]

Originally Posted by SweetCuteness

I don't know where you got your information from, but having a period on birth control is not a synthetic period. You still release an egg, you still shed your uterus... it's a real period. I'm a Nursing student and have several friends who are OB/GYN's and med students.

Birth control itself increases your risk for cancer. Skipping periods increases the risk even further. Birth control pills such as Depo Provera or drugs of that nature which decrease (or eliminate) the amount of periods you have on an annual basis are very bad for you. Just because a drug is on the market does not, in any way, mean that it is safe. Yes it has passed through FDA, but they could still have long term side effects like cancer.

What you do is your choice, but I would never recommend skipping periods for "convenience."

***
For whoever asked about Yasmin being the pill that causes you to only have your period every 3 months - it's not. It's just a different mix of hormones which decreases PMS symptoms like moodiness, cramps, and weight gain. But... everyone is different, each pill will work for some and not for
others.

Birth control works by blocking ovulation - meaning you do not release an egg. The pill even reduces the risk of certain cancers. Today's low dose birth control pills are much different than the ones our mothers took. Everyone needs to decide for themselves. If you can't function 3 days a month because of your period, and you skip it, I wouldn't call that convenience.

[teffiemoore]

Originally Posted by SweetCuteness

I don't know where you got your information from, but having a period on birth control is not a synthetic period. You still release an egg, you still shed your uterus... it's a real period. I'm a Nursing student and have several friends who are OB/GYN's and med students.

Birth control itself increases your risk for cancer. Skipping periods increases the risk even further. Birth control pills such as Depo Provera or drugs of that nature which decrease (or eliminate) the amount of periods you have on an annual basis are very bad for you. Just because a drug is on the market does not, in any way, mean that it is safe. Yes it has passed through FDA, but they could still have long term side effects like cancer.

What you do is your choice, but I would never recommend skipping periods for "convenience."

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For whoever asked about Yasmin being the pill that causes you to only have your period every 3 months - it's not. It's just a different mix of hormones which decreases PMS symptoms like moodiness, cramps, and weight gain. But... everyone is different, each pill will work for some and not for others.

Just because you experience b/t bleeding on hormones doesn't mean you released an egg. Not having enough level of Estrogen to maintain the uterus lining in the hormone your using, causes the tear in the lining of the uterus, hence bleeding begins. Depo provera is a progesterone injection that is received every 3 months, that is only progesterone. It supresses uterine lining growth. Oral contraceptives that are estrogen/prgesterone combo keeps uterine lining growth to a minimum and that is why periods become lighter and cramping should decrease with continued use. While it is somewhat controversial by opinion that not having periods monthly is "bad for you", there is less than a 1% incidence rate by a 10 year controlled study that it causes cancer when suppressed by an E2/progestin hormone combo. Its unopposed estrogen (used without a progestin) that is the enemy.
This information is not my opinion, its supported in the Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility book by Leon Speroff, Robert H. Glass and Nathan Kase.This was my nursing book 14 years ago and my area of passion and practice happen to be OB/GYN

[ssmiles1980A]

Try aleve, thats what works for me, I have the same problem that my cramps keep me home from work,thats how bad i get them I'm on birth control but it doesnt seem to help my cramps and aleve helps a little .

[connie k]

Seasonal is one of the pills the you take for 3 months and then you have a period. I am on it now. It has changed my life. I had cramping,bloating and clots. I even had surgery to remove Part of my lining and for endometriosis. Nothing helped until I tried this pill. I have been on every form of contraceptive, Shots, patches and every pill on the market. I was going to go in for a historecotomy( I have no idea how to spell it.) until my doctor asked me to give this a try. I have had two children and it didn't help with my periods. This pill is the only thing that has helped me. The best part is I only have 4 periods a year!!!! YAHOOOOOO!

[SweetCuteness]

Originally Posted by teffiemoore

Just because you experience b/t bleeding on hormones doesn't mean you released an egg. Not having enough level of Estrogen to maintain the uterus lining in the hormone your using, causes the tear in the lining of the uterus, hence bleeding begins. Depo provera is a progesterone injection that is received every 3 months, that is only progesterone. It supresses uterine lining growth. Oral contraceptives that are estrogen/prgesterone combo keeps uterine lining growth to a minimum and that is why periods become lighter and cramping should decrease with continued use. While it is somewhat controversial by opinion that not having periods monthly is "bad for you", there is less than a 1% incidence rate by a 10 year controlled study that it causes cancer when suppressed by an E2/progestin hormone combo. Its unopposed estrogen (used without a progestin) that is the enemy.
This information is not my opinion, its supported in the Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility book by Leon Speroff, Robert H. Glass and Nathan Kase.This was my nursing book 14 years ago and my area of passion and practice happen to be OB/GYN

I know that bleeding does not equal the release of an egg. But how do women still unexpectedly get pregnant while on birth control without the release of an egg? The cancer piece comes from personal experience. I was on Depo Provera for 3 years and had to come off it as I had cervical cancer. My doctor (and another doctor who I received a second opinion from) both agreed that the cancer was caused by Depo Provera.

[teffiemoore]

Originally Posted by SweetCuteness

I know that bleeding does not equal the release of an egg. But how do women still unexpectedly get pregnant while on birth control without the release of an egg? The cancer piece comes from personal experience. I was on Depo Provera for 3 years and had to come off it as I had cervical cancer. My doctor (and another doctor who I received a second opinion from) both agreed that the cancer was caused by Depo Provera.

Getting pregnant on the pill does mean that an egg was released at some time during the cycle, possibly by a missed pill or two and not using back-up bc methods. That is the most likely reason. The incidence of ovulating on the pill and getting preg. when taken correctly is only about 2 %. So getting preg. while on ocp can only happen with ovulation, breakthrough bleeding however is for different reasons. Cancer of the endometrium is generally the area of concern when you talk of cancer with the use of hormones, I have never heard of cancer of the cervix being a concern with the use of hormones. I'm not saying its not possible, I would be interested in seeing some information on this. 90% of cancer on the cervix (and I'm saying cancer not dysplasia or inflammation) is caused from HPV (human papiloma virus) that is left untreated. I hope your cancer was treated and your doing ok now, that must have been quite a scare. How do you like school??? When you finish you will have your phone ringing off the wall with family and freinds asking you medical questions Its a very rewarding profession.
The best of luck to you.

[shecass]

Originally Posted by GORJESS

Since it is mostly women on this site I thought I could post this here lol. I get really bad period cramps and was wondering what you guys do to get rid of them?? I have tried Midol and it doesn't work for me at all

My dr gives me prescription strength motrin 800mg and I love them. I don't get them that often but, when I do this is what I use.

Hope you feel better soon.

[shecass]

Originally Posted by connie k

Seasonal is one of the pills the you take for 3 months and then you have a period. I am on it now. It has changed my life. I had cramping,bloating and clots. I even had surgery to remove Part of my lining and for endometriosis. Nothing helped until I tried this pill. I have been on every form of contraceptive, Shots, patches and every pill on the market. I was going to go in for a historecotomy( I have no idea how to spell it.) until my doctor asked me to give this a try. I have had two children and it didn't help with my periods. This pill is the only thing that has helped me. The best part is I only have 4 periods a year!!!! YAHOOOOOO!

I only have 4 periods a year as well. My husband has had a vasectomy so definitely no more kids and, I've never been regular so, my dr put me on Provera and she told me as long as I have a period 4 times a year I could decide when to have them. I'm on one of the now. Talk about heavy. I've been extremely heavy since Sat. Tampons and pads both. Changing tampons at least every 2 hours and pads about every 3 - 4 hours. Sorry don't mean to get so gross.

I absolutely love it.