ENDO Messages for September, 2003: Re: Off birth control pills/ no period

Re: Off birth control pills/ no period - Help!

From: Kimberly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 30 15:12:00 2003

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At Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Wendy wrote: >
>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
>
>--
>Kimberly, I was diagnosed with Endo about 2 years ago now. I have suffered a great deal, as most of us have. I just found this site, which I think probably helps a lot of women, since most people have no idea what we go through. I was reading your response to Terese and I read that you just had a baby 14 months ago. My question to you is, did being pregnant help with your endo? And if it did, how long into the pregnancy before you felt any relief? I just found out that I am pregnant, and I am still experiencing some pain related to the endo. Any info would really be appreciated. Thanks, Wendy
>

-- Dear Wendy,

First of all, Congratualtions on your pregnancy! My personal feelings about my pregnancy and endometriosis are a little mixed, I was extremely sick with morning sickness...in my case all day sickness and felt completely fatigued as a result. Yes, it was wonderful not having my monthly menstrual pain, but to feel as sick as I did on a daily basis for approximately 6 months was not enjoyable as well. I forced myself to nurse, even though my little guy had a tough time latching, in hopes that my periods wouldn't return. I nursed for 6 months and had no periods... it was so wonderful. But it has since come back with a vengence. I am quicly approaching the same level of pain I had experienced before the pregnancy and my doctor wants me to get back on consecutive bcp's again. I hate what hormones due to me, I get every side effect in the book, but my baby needs me to be healthy and I am going to give it a shot again. Thank you for your note and I hope some of my personal experiences have been helpful. I wish a happy and healthy pregnancy. Sincerely, Kimberly I

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