SO TIRED of Menstruating...

[ex-laecheln.livejournal.com]

Okay so around July of last summer, my periods took this huge turn and decided to turn evil on me.

My periods have always been very regular, I have had cramps before, but not very badly. For the most part, my periods came every 29 days, lasted 3-4 days, and that was that. But no, not since July. Since July I've gotten my period EVERY two weeks. It is miserable. And the length of time they have lasted is continually increasing, and now my periods last almost 6-7 days now! They are so heavy and I can see like clotty blood coming out and I have cramps that are so debilitating, that I can hardly walk or move for a day before and at least two days after my period starts.

Yes, I have been to OBGYN, and they say it's "normal" and to come back if it continues. A month later (and two periods later!) I go back to the obgyn, and she says that I have to go on birth control. I don't agree with taking birth control morally, but I asked her if anything else could resolve this, and she said this would be the best thing.

So I gave in, took the birth control (Brevicon) and for the first two weeks of being on that pill (started the friday after my last period) I was absolutely miserable, feeling sick to my stomach all the time, completely nauscious, and hardly able to eat. These side effects have now subsided, luckily. But yesterday I got my period AGAIN. Back to the painful cramps, horribly evil mood swings, and heavy periods.

I cant have this toll on my life! Why isnt the birth control working?

I swear, I think I deserve like a year off or something from my period after having it every two weeks since July! Wah! (To be precise, I have 7-9 days with no period, and then 6-7 days with my period).

How long does it take for the birth control to work? Is there anything else I can do? besides cuddle up in bed with a bottle of midol (one after another after another until I fall asleep)?

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP.

Comments

[lindsey-nichole.livejournal.com]

birth control generally takes about 3 months to fully kick in.

by then if the hormone levels agree with your body the side effects should subside and you'll probably have much easier periods.

mine are always very light and 2-3 days long on the pill. every woman is different though but maybe it will help.

good luck!

[caelum.livejournal.com]

It was suggested to me that you may need to try several different brands of BCP until you find the one that works for you. I'd do it if I had the money...