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Re: A normal period?
From: Ivy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 May 2000 12:23:38 -0500 (CDT)
Also, my endo. said that the thing about BCPs to protect against cancer
is getting the progesterone. I have a sort of regular period
(32-46days), but my endo. wants me on bcps because he's worried that I
still might not be ovulating, and no ovulating, no progesterone. The
more I read about BCP.s here, the more tempted I am (I was/am very
resistant to going on BCP.s because about ten yr.s ago I stopped them
because they made me crazy, and I really don't need any help it that
department!!). Good luck, Ginger!
Ivy
At Sat, 13 May 2000, Vicky wrote:
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>Ginger,
>One of the wonderful things about bcp is the lighter flow and less
>cramping. It's very normal. I was on bcp for about 10 years (except
>the times I was ttc) and when (if ever) I had af on my own w/o bcp it
>would always be heavy and painful. And I've always heard and been told
>by my docs that your risk for cancer decreases on bcp. Most say you
>need some kind of flow, heavy or not.
>Hope this helps.
>Vicky
>
>At Fri, 12 May 2000, Ginger wrote:
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>>Hi Ladies-
>>At the risk of grossing everyone out, I have a question. I am on BCP's
>>and am having my second period since starting it. It has been a long
>>time since I've had a period - July of '98 - pregnancy & breastfeeding
>>and before then had only three periods since '95 - 1st pregnacy &
>>breastfeeding. Anyway, all of my periods since the very first one have
>>been rough - very heavy, a lot of clotting, excruciating cramps, etc.
>>Since I knew the pill would make me have a period, I was bracing for the
>>worst. My first period (last month) was hardly nothing. I attributed
>>it to my body adjusting to the pill. Well, this month it is heavier,
>>but still not bad. No clots and no cramps at all. I am wondering if
>>this is normal. I had assumed since it had been so long I would have a
>>lot of trouble the first few cycles. I guess I'm worried that the pill
>>is somehow not clearing everything out. Don't get me wrong, if this is
>>how it's going to be it's absoulutely fine with me. But, with our risks
>>of endometrial cancer I want to make sure everything's "working"
>>properly. Any insight and experience is very much appreciated!
>>
>>--
>>Take Care!
>>Ginger
>>
>--
>Vicky
>
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