ENDO Messages for August, 2004: Re: Continuous Birth Control

Re: Continuous Birth Control

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 2 09:28:08 2004

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I would ask your Doctor about this. I have been doing the pill continuously for about 2 1/2 years. I started it with one Doc and am now seeing another. Both of them told me I should "force" a period every 3-4 months. When I asked why, both said it is just a good idea and better for your body. I can usually tell when it is time too. Seems like I start feeling worse than usual, but after forcing a period, I feel really great for a couple months. I will warn you though-my periods are worse now that I don't have them every month. I don't bleed too bad, but the cramps, headache, backache, etc. are much worse. But I will take that trade off over having one every month!

Hugs! Amy Meyer

At Fri, 30 Jul 2004, Julie wrote: >
>Hey everyone,
>
>I have noticed that most of the women on here who are on continuous bc
>go off it every so often to have a period, but I was wondering if anyone
>has taken it long term without a period. I have been on cbc since my
>surgery in March of 2000 and after getting adjusted to the right pill, I
>have not had a period in over three years. I have never taken a break
>and had a period. I have never stopped taking the pills since 2000, not
>even for one day. I thought that this was a "normal" thing for taking
>the pill continuously, but as I read more here I think maybe not. I
>have had break through bleeding that has gone on for a couple of days,
>but never a real period. So, if anyone else has done what I am doing, I
>would be curious to hear from you. Let me know!!
>
>God Bless,
>
>--
>Julie
>
>--
>"A cheerful heart is good medicine,"
> Proverbs 17:22
>

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