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CL207

2y ago

Dealing with Prolonged Menstruation: Seeking Advice

I've been having my period for almost 8 weeks and hadn't stopped. obgyn says it's likely due to pcos and suggested birth control but I don't like taking hormone pills. today it's gotten heavier with cramps. I'm seeing eastern doctor and took some herbal medication.

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Lygia

2y ago

Yeah mine did too. So since I tend to be allergic to most birth control he convinced me to get an IUD. First off single most painful experience of my life, and I was awake when they cut part of cervix away and the IUD beats that hands down. All it did was mess me up for 2 years. I had it removed last Dec I dropped 10 lbs some of my inflammation went down etc. I'd go a more natural way if you could
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CameronElizabeth

2y ago

My doctor recommended birth control too. It's their favorite thing, and I understand that it works in most cases. But I remember when she suggested it, I had decided that I wanted to understand what was wrong first before taking pills to just make it go away. That was when they found the cancer. If I had just followed my doctor's first suggestion, honestly who knows? It might have killed me. Not saying necessarily that you have cancer, but it might be worth more investigation before just trying to make it go away.
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ModernGhost

2y ago

do you mind me asking where they found it/ what kind. Your story is very similar to mine. I had a Pap smear, ultrasound and everything came back normal. Just wondering if I should ask for another/different test. Thank you!
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Bri0207

2y ago

Or try fresh ginger with hot water. I drink it, and it helps with cramps and lessens my likelihood for two periods a month
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Kaitybug

2y ago

Have you talked with your doctor about ablation? (Spelling)
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CL207

2y ago

no, I will ask her, thanks!

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