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writes:I Have a major Period problem. atleast thats what i think.I'm a teen and i started my period 2 and a half years ago, and i suffer so badly when they come they last for 5 days and i spend atleast 10 minutes in the toilet each time. When im sitting nothing happens it just feels awkward but as soon as i stand up its like niagara falls. i never go out when im on my period as i keep needing to go to the toilet and i never take part in sports or PE and none of my teachers understand. i have no clue what to do, one of my friends suggested to go on birth control as it makes your period come regularly and makes them lighter, but im not planning to have sex anytime soon so i dont understand why i should use that.does anyone have any suggestions?Ive gone onto many sites about teenagers and growing up and body changes but nothing is helping.
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (31 August 2006):
 Taking the pill is up to you! But as this seems to be really affecting your life then you really ought to see a doctor - request a lady doctor if you are embarrassed. There are lots of medical conditions that cause heavy periods - underactive thyroids, polycystic ovaries...a simple blood test could eliminate medical reasons for your problem.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 August 2006): My first day is brutal. I take an anit-inflamitory once I start to feel the cramps. I also go for a quick walk or run as believe it or not, it lessens the pain and speeds up the "release", followed by a hot shower.
As for the flow, pills can moderate it and it is always best to visit your family doctor when it comes to concerns of you body/mind/health.
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reader, anon2907  +, writes (30 August 2006):
 Hey,
I'm a little late to this one, but my additional 2p worth would be definitely visit a GP because if your periods are heavy you may also be anaemic (iron deficiency) and this makes you feel really really tired. Honestly, it's like nothing I can describe to you. (And on top of period pain it's like the world is conspiring against you!)
It's definitely worth having a checkup,
Anon2907
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 August 2006): You are suffering from Menorrhgia which is the medical term for "heavy periods".
I also suffer from this condition myself, although I am quite a bit older than you. I would suggest seeing your Gynecoligist or GP.
My doctor perscribed an anit-inflamitory for myself that is called Anaprox or also known as Naproxen. When taken as directed which is one pill every 12 hours really does make a world of differece. I do beleive you don't have to go on the "Pill" for this condition as it seems to be a concern for you.
Good Luck Hun! :)
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reader, b3x +, writes (30 August 2006):
 Go talk to your doctor, there are around 100 'pills' out there and you need to speak to them to see which one is best for you.
I'm on one sort of the pill yet my friend is on another because she suffers from acne, they do the same thing but in different ways. Your doctor should be ablt to help you out with this one. You may see a significant difference though if you do decide to go on the pill, you doctor will also discuss the 'risks' and 'side affects' in detail to you. These are good pointers so listen to what he has to say!
Take care honey, I'm sure many women would not want to have periods but its what God wanted us to have, so they must be doing something good to us! xx
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reader, finchy +, writes (30 August 2006):
 you should just go on the pill i got prescribed microgynon 30 cause i had the exsact same problem
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reader, bonym +, writes (30 August 2006):
 Hi, well I had the same problem, I started my periods when I was about 15 and they were fine, very light, lasted perhaps 3 days and they came every 43 days, and were regular like clockwork and also were pain free. Soon after they were as painful as ever, very very heavy and lasted about 14 days. It was one extreme to the other. Anyway, I went to the GP and he prescribed me the Pill, (Microgynon 30) not for contraceptive means but purely to regulate my periods. I took it and after a short amount of time, my periods came like clockwork, were only painful on day one and were not as heavy. What I would suggest is that if they are really really heavy, see your GP and se what he or she suggests for you. If you have to change your pad like every hour, or half an hour, definately see your GP. At onr point I had to change muine every 40 minutes and the blood loss was unbearable. Go to your GP to check everythingis ok. Take are. xXx
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reader, stina  +, writes (30 August 2006):
 cripes! way for me to post a billion times - sorry! o_O
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reader, stina +, writes (30 August 2006):
(I'm sorry if this posts more than once. I keep getting an error message when I try to post, so I'm assuming it's not getting posted (?))
Hi Anon,
I agree with your friend and the Rachx - the pill is not only just to be used as actual "birth control" but it helps to regulate your period, as well. In many people, it not only helps to curb the amount of flow, but also helps to eliminate much of the cramping and the other wonderful things that go along with having a period. heh :) Call up your doctor and see what would work best for you. There are about 20 varieties of the pill on the market, as well as other options such as the ring and a shot.
Something else that might brighten your day is that if you take the pill non-stop (and SKIP the "sugar pills" - the last pills in the pack) you will eventually stop having your period. There have been studies done and this is in no way harmful to your body - just be sure to talk to your doctor about it. (There are two people I know who are doing this under a doctor's care and they are extremely happy they don't have to have a period anymore.)
Here is a blurb from an article that was released the other day:
"While Seasonale's marketing has gotten attention, most any other birth control pill can be used to suppress periods. Instead of taking a placebo (also known a spacer pill) for seven days, or stopping the pill for seven days, a woman takes the pill every day. That lowers hormone production, so there is no buildup of the uterine lining, no need to shed it and, hence, no bleeding."
and here is the link to that article:
http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living/1156840313113880.xml&coll=2
hope this helps! :)
(ps - i do not recommend the patch because there are studies that have proven it causes blood clots and this has actually killed several women)
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reader, stina +, writes (30 August 2006):
(I'm sorry if this is posted a billion times, but the screen keeps saying error, so I'm assuming it's not posting (?).)
Hi Anon,
I agree with your friend and the Rachx - the pill is not only just to be used as actual "birth control" but it helps to regulate your period, as well. In many people, it not only helps to curb the amount of flow, but also helps to eliminate much of the cramping and the other wonderful things that go along with having a period. heh :) Call up your doctor and see what would work best for you. There are about 20 varieties of the pill on the market, as well as other options such as the ring and a shot.
Something else that might brighten your day is that if you take the pill non-stop (and SKIP the "sugar pills" - the last pills in the pack) you will eventually stop having your period. There have been studies done and this is in no way harmful to your body - just be sure to talk to your doctor about it. (There are two people I know who are doing this under a doctor's care and they are extremely happy they don't have to have a period anymore.)
Here is a blurb from an article that was released the other day:
"While Seasonale's marketing has gotten attention, most any other birth control pill can be used to suppress periods. Instead of taking a placebo (also known a spacer pill) for seven days, or stopping the pill for seven days, a woman takes the pill every day. That lowers hormone production, so there is no buildup of the uterine lining, no need to shed it and, hence, no bleeding."
and here is the link to that article:
http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living/1156840313113880.xml&coll=2
hope this helps! :)
(ps - i do not recommend the patch because there are studies that have proven it causes blood clots and this has actually killed several women)
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reader, stina +, writes (30 August 2006):
I agree with your friend and the Rachx - the pill is not only just to be used as actual "birth control" but it helps to regulate your period, as well. In many people, it not only helps to curb the amount of flow, but also helps to eliminate much of the cramping and the other wonderful things that go along with having a period. heh :) Call up your doctor and see what would work best for you. There are about 20 varieties of the pill on the market, as well as other options such as the ring and a shot.
Something else that might brighten your day is that if you take the pill non-stop (and SKIP the "sugar pills" - the last pills in the pack) you will eventually stop having your period. There have been studies done and this is in no way harmful to your body - just be sure to talk to your doctor about it. (There are two people I know who are doing this under a doctor's care and they are extremely happy they don't have to have a period anymore.)
Here is a blurb from an article that was released the other day:
"While Seasonale's marketing has gotten attention, most any other birth control pill can be used to suppress periods. Instead of taking a placebo (also known a spacer pill) for seven days, or stopping the pill for seven days, a woman takes the pill every day. That lowers hormone production, so there is no buildup of the uterine lining, no need to shed it and, hence, no bleeding."
and here is the link to that article:
http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living/1156840313113880.xml&coll=2
hope this helps! :)
(ps - i do not recommend the patch because there are studies that have proven it causes blood clots and this has actually killed several women)
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reader, stina +, writes (30 August 2006):
I agree with your friend and the Rachx - the pill is not only just to be used as actual "birth control" but it helps to regulate your period, as well. In many people, it not only helps to curb the amount of flow, but also helps to eliminate much of the cramping and the other wonderful things that go along with having a period. heh :) Call up your doctor and see what would work best for you. There are about 20 varieties of the pill on the market, as well as other options such as the ring and a shot.
Something else that might brighten your day is that if you take the pill non-stop (and SKIP the "sugar pills" - the last pills in the pack) you will eventually stop having your period. There have been studies done and this is in no way harmful to your body - just be sure to talk to your doctor about it. (There are two people I know who are doing this under a doctor's care and they are extremely happy they don't have to have a period anymore.)
Here is a blurb from an article that was released the other day:
"While Seasonale's marketing has gotten attention, most any other birth control pill can be used to suppress periods. Instead of taking a placebo (also known a spacer pill) for seven days, or stopping the pill for seven days, a woman takes the pill every day. That lowers hormone production, so there is no buildup of the uterine lining, no need to shed it and, hence, no bleeding."
and here is the link to that article:
http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living/1156840313113880.xml&coll=2
hope this helps! :)
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reader, stina +, writes (30 August 2006):
I agree with your friend and the Rachx - the pill is not only just to be used as actual "birth control" but it helps to regulate your period, as well. In many people, it not only helps to curb the amount of flow, but also helps to eliminate much of the cramping and the other wonderful things that go along with having a period. heh :) Call up your doctor and see what would work best for you. There are about 20 varieties of the pill on the market, as well as other options such as the ring and a shot.
Something else that might brighten your day is that if you take the pill non-stop (and SKIP the "sugar pills" - the last pills in the pack) you will eventually stop having your period. There have been studies done and this is in no way harmful to your body - just be sure to talk to your doctor about it. (There are two people I know who are doing this under a doctor's care and they are extremely happy they don't have to have a period anymore.)
Here is a blurb from an article that was released the other day:
"While Seasonale's marketing has gotten attention, most any other birth control pill can be used to suppress periods. Instead of taking a placebo (also known a spacer pill) for seven days, or stopping the pill for seven days, a woman takes the pill every day. That lowers hormone production, so there is no buildup of the uterine lining, no need to shed it and, hence, no bleeding."
and here is the link to that article:
http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living/1156840313113880.xml&coll=2
hope this helps! :)
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reader, Rachx +, writes (30 August 2006):
Your friend has given you the best advice in my opinion. Every persons body is different but most GPs suggest the contraceptive pill as the hormones in it help control the flow of your periods, period pains and sometimes acne related to the 'time of the month'. I appreciate you say yr not int in having sex at the moment but surely if the Pill has other uses there is no reason why you shouldnt consider going on it. Speak to your Doctor he will go through the pros and cons and then youll be able to make a more informed decision.x
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