Re: Off birth control pills/ no period - Help!
From: Terese (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Sep 29 10:32:40 2003
Kimberly,
Thanks for your thoughts! It's weird that I don't even know you, but
your words made me feel like you care and that in itself is so nice:) My
thoughts and prayers are with you as well in trying yet another birth
control pill... Let us know your results and take care!
--
Terese
At Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Kimberly wrote:
>
>At Sun, 28 Sep 2003, Terese wrote:
>>
>>I was diagnoised with endometriosis back in June. My doctor did a
>>laporoscopy, DNC, and dialated me. My first period after this surgery
>>was HORRIBLE! So I went on Ovcon35 continuously for 2 months and went
>>off of it because the side effects were unbareable. Anyway, I have not
>>taken anything for 6 weeks and I should have had my period 2 weeks ago.
>>
>>When I was running a week ago, I stopped for a minute and I was getting
>>a little crampy like I was supposed to start my period, but never did.
>>My stomache feels bloated and I know this sounds groose, but I have not
>>had normal bowel movements for the last 2 weeks (I'm constipated). Is
>>this a normal thing that happens when you go off of the pill? I only
>>took it for 2 months, could my system still be a bit thrown-off from the
>>surgery and/or the pill? I'm not sure what's going on??? Please help me,
>>any feedback would be appreciated.
>>
>>--
>>Terese
>>
>Dear Terese,
>
>I can completely relate to your story and my heart goes out to you. I
>have had endometriosis for 13 years (started when I was 15 years old),
>and have endured numerous surgeries, medications, hormones, emergency
>room trips, etc. My first few periods after the laps were AWFUL as well
>and I too have attempted many birth control pills with every side effect
>in the book. I'm personaly not surprised that your cycle is late...all
>of the stress your poor body has gone through as of late has most likely
>put your body is a state of shock. The constipation is more of a
>concern and you should probably get some stool softners going
>immediately. When your period does return (for me at least) it is
>better to not tack on gas / bloating pains on top of your regular
>menstrual cramping pains. I would expect your period to return soon; I
>can remember my body reacting similarly and I really believe it just
>goes through an adjustment period.
>
>I am new to this site and am shocked by the amount of empathy I am
>feeling for you and every one who has posted a message on here...I had
>no idea that so many women were openly speaking about their problems
>with this ugly disease. I am off to yet another obgyn appointment
>tomorrow and my doctor would like for me to start yet another birth
>control pill. I had my first baby 14 months ago (after several failed
>attempts)and once again my endo is back in full swing. I used to think
>it was difficult taking care of myself during my pain, but now taking
>care of my sweet baby is quite the task when I am keeled over with my
>heating pad glued to my stomach and debating if I should take a strong
>pain pill in his prescence. Life is weird...I just can't understand why
>some of us are dealt these cards. I pray you feel better soon and I
>wish you the best of luck.
>
>Sincerely,
>Kimberly
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