Struggling with Endo Diagnosis

, @DocGabe, and @Kyn, there are MANY options for stopping periods. I've been one upwards of 7 different oral contraceptives ("the pill") and Xulane ("the Patch"). Xulane was a bad time for me. I bled for nearly 3 months straight. 0/10, do not recommend. At least, it didn't work well for me, I'm sure there are others it worked just fine for. I've also heard of a hormonal IUD being used to treat endo, but idk abt that one. I've been on the fence about trying it for over a year and recently decided (based on testimonies from this app!) that it isn't worth it. Most ppl with endo who've tried it said they had worsened bleeding and pain! Doesn't sound too effective to me, but again, everyone is different. If your doctor is giving up without trying anything, I think it's time to see a new doctor. If this was just a GP, I would look for a gynecologist instead. They will be more versed in how to help. Better yet, you can seek out an endo specialist. But, you may need a referral from a gyno anyway, so that's a good place to start.

(I worked in OB/GYN clinic a few years ago) quick bit here, just be careful with the Depo-Provera shot, it's the only BC shot that's proven to cause significant weight gain, and if you want to use it on the side as BC, it rarely works as BC. We got 2-3 new pregnancy patients a month who were on depo. I use Nuva-ring as much as it sounds weird, it's actually a very soft ring and unlike IUDs or sib-dermal inserts, if something bad happens, you can take it out immediately. It specifically prevents periods. For endo patients you take it for three months straight (no breaks), then have one dulled down period every three months. Make sure you take calcium and D3 while on it, progesterone tends to strip your body of it.