why do girls only have 14 good days a month?
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Ughh it freakin sucks huh!? I can't be on birth control because the hormones make me a psychopath! I usually gain several pounds before and during. What's even more awesome is we'll be on vacation next week during it and I'm gonna be in swimsuits and shorts. Awesome.
Me too, makes me a total psychopath! I was on birth control for 8 years straight (age 16-24) and it really messed with me. ugh!!!
I'm almost 34 years old now, and I refuse to go back on BC.
I tried it for only one week and was losing it. I had a REALLY hard time after having my daughter though, too with the hormone fluctuations. Bad PPD. My body just freaks out if my hormone levels are off. Honestly though, it doesn't sound like I can complain too much. My only real symptoms are sadness/hopelessness, ravenous appetite and the bloating/slight weight gain. Before having my daughter I got TERRIBLE cramps, but since I've had more of the mood changes instead of cramps.0 -
Mine were horrible! Sore boobs for the week before and the week during, acne, headaches, cramping to the point that I couldn't even walk, and it would be about a week long.
I get the depo shot now and I haven't had one for 2 years...it's heaven :laugh:0 -
Ughh it freakin sucks huh!? I can't be on birth control because the hormones make me a psychopath! I usually gain several pounds before and during. What's even more awesome is we'll be on vacation next week during it and I'm gonna be in swimsuits and shorts. Awesome.
Me too, makes me a total psychopath! I was on birth control for 8 years straight (age 16-24) and it really messed with me. ugh!!!
I'm almost 34 years old now, and I refuse to go back on BC.
I tried it for only one week and was losing it. I had a REALLY hard time after having my daughter though, too with the hormone fluctuations. Bad PPD. My body just freaks out if my hormone levels are off. Honestly though, it doesn't sound like I can complain too much. My only real symptoms are sadness/hopelessness, ravenous appetite and the bloating/slight weight gain. Before having my daughter I got TERRIBLE cramps, but since I've had more of the mood changes instead of cramps.
I should add too that the mood swings are usually only the day before, then I'm fine again. I can always tel when it's that time if I'm depressed completely out of the blue. lol0 -
I'm about to say eff it, get that birth control shot and call it a day
Anyone know if losing weight can make your period heavier or longer than usual?
Or if gaining weight does the same thing?
I gained 35 pounds on that birth control shot.. and losing weight has made my periods lighter and cutting carbs has lessened the crampy bloated 'fat cow' feeling..0 -
So glad it isn't just me!! My TOM is late (had a baby in June, and my body is still ..... screwed!) and I stay bloated until that SOB decides to show up, ruin my week and leave >.<
P.S.
someone mentioned getting on the depo shot, I gained 40 pounds on that mother and STILL got knocked up >.<
and LOL at u ladies talking smack because your period makes you think about rainbows and unicorns some of us are actually in pain during that time on the month. Who knew .. our bodies are different?! Wtf0 -
Don't complain, girls, here's what you have to look forward to; night sweats, random soreness, painful uterine cramps but no bleeding, then heavy, and I mean heavy, bleeding after six months of nothing, then another six months of no bleeding. And hot flashes that will have you chilled one minute, then getting way overheated and throwing all the covers off, then three minutes later piling the blankets on again, with subsequent loss of sleep. In my case this went on for six years, nonstop.0
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you got it bad? we're the ones that have to deal with you!!
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OMG i think this all of the time! its a WTF kinda thing! If only we just didnt have to deal with cycles to have babies :sad:0
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same here I was thinking the same thing about three hours ago because I just gain five pounds and a few days ago I was 6 pounds heavier a few minutes ago and I gain 7 pounds when my period is here.0
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Birth Control does help ALOT ! But in my case I value beaing able to breathe more than being great, not retaining water, no pms-ing and all that other jolly stuff. We really do get the crappy end of the stick, but I still LOVE being a woman ! ! !0
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WAIT A MINUTE!! So we're saying in here that even a week before we start our period we could see a weight gain spike? Because maybe that would explain the 4 pounds I've randomly gained when my body fat is the same...And I started today. That **** came out of nowhere too. My period is a ****ing troll.0
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I take BC, and nearly all my days are good. I workout during my monthly visit from Aunt Flo. Doesn't stop me one bit.0
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I am not on birth control, but my periods have ALWAYS been three days exactly. And I do not get major PMS either. Maybe a day or bloating then gone.0
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I know this will make some people crazy. I'm not on the pill, uterus is intact, and I take no drugs. I quit dairy (which is full of hormones that they give to cows to produce milk) and my pms symptoms are gone. No kidding. It may not work for everyone. I'm not pushing this on anyone. Just a note though, it is free to try and if you don't like it or it doesn't work you can always go back. Also I have nothing to gain if you try it. So what do you have to lose other then pms symptoms?
Okay, I'll bite.
Is quitting dairy the only change you have made in the time that your PMS symptoms disappeared? Or did you also start eating differently in general and perhaps exercising more? Because exercise is a proven factor in decreasing the severity of PMS. I would like to see some evidence that dairy intake produces the same effect size.
I can't speak for her but in my case, this was the only variable. I had already been working out consistently for 6-8 months before the switch to hormone-free dairy. And I didn't make any other dietary changes. A Whole Foods had opened not too far from us and I started shopping there regularly and buying their milk and other dairy there. After a couple of months of virtually no pain from the endo and other PMS symptoms and realizing it wasn't just one fluke lucky month, I started really paying attention to what could have caused the sudden positive change. I didn't buy it for that purpose, only the virtue of buying milk from "happy" cows, this was a very happy surprise side effect. This was 8 years ago.0 -
Add hot flashes to the mix.0
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you got it bad? we're the ones that have to deal with you!!
But we have to deal with YOU too, plus our 14 days.... back off.:grumble:0 -
WAIT A MINUTE!! So we're saying in here that even a week before we start our period we could see a weight gain spike? Because maybe that would explain the 4 pounds I've randomly gained when my body fat is the same...And I started today. That **** came out of nowhere too. My period is a ****ing troll.
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I know this will make some people crazy. I'm not on the pill, uterus is intact, and I take no drugs. I quit dairy (which is full of hormones that they give to cows to produce milk) and my pms symptoms are gone. No kidding. It may not work for everyone. I'm not pushing this on anyone. Just a note though, it is free to try and if you don't like it or it doesn't work you can always go back. Also I have nothing to gain if you try it. So what do you have to lose other then pms symptoms?
Actually to get cows to produce milk they have them pregnant all year round. The boy cows are useless to them & are killed about 5 days old & the girl cows are kept & the cycle continues. No hormones to produce milk.... it's called being permanently pregnant.
Plus I drink dairy, have not one PMS problem, no cramps, no bloating, no cravings, 3 day periods & only one day would be heavy (compared to the other 2) and don't need to take anything for it. I can see why you would have the wrong information about dairy.0 -
because we are surrounded by men. lol.:sad:0
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So I am just venting...7 days before my time of the month I am bloated,hungry, moody and weigh more... Then 7 days during my time of the month I am crampy, bloated, moody and again weigh more...
We only have a good 14 days a month...Ughhhh...
Vent away.....I totally agree! I'm exactly the same as you! I get 2 weeks of happiness, energy, normal appetite and where I can kick butt in my workouts, then 1 week of cranky, bloating and extreme hunger... then 1 more week of cranky, extreme bloating and hunger, plus; pain, lack of sleep, no exercise. just awful! Makes me really sad, and I think about this issue often.
I am right there with you!!!0 -
I know this will make some people crazy. I'm not on the pill, uterus is intact, and I take no drugs. I quit dairy (which is full of hormones that they give to cows to produce milk) and my pms symptoms are gone. No kidding. It may not work for everyone. I'm not pushing this on anyone. Just a note though, it is free to try and if you don't like it or it doesn't work you can always go back. Also I have nothing to gain if you try it. So what do you have to lose other then pms symptoms?
Okay, I'll bite.
Is quitting dairy the only change you have made in the time that your PMS symptoms disappeared? Or did you also start eating differently in general and perhaps exercising more? Because exercise is a proven factor in decreasing the severity of PMS. I would like to see some evidence that dairy intake produces the same effect size.
You are correct it is not the only change this time. However in the past I've watched my diet (with dairy) and exercised and there was no change in that scenario which is why I think it's the no dairy. Hey all you can do is try if it doesn't work go back to dairy and live happily ever after. For me it works. Obviously diet and exercise are not enough because the op is still suffering!0 -
Thanks mother nature.
True story
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We're all with ya though!0 -
Well I've researched it. I think you have your facts wrong. The dairy and meat industry are full of hormones and antibiotics is a fact. And just because your body doesn't react to the hormones does not mean everyone else's doesn't. It's like an allergy some people have zero response and some are totally affected.0
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I know this will make some people crazy. I'm not on the pill, uterus is intact, and I take no drugs. I quit dairy (which is full of hormones that they give to cows to produce milk) and my pms symptoms are gone. No kidding. It may not work for everyone. I'm not pushing this on anyone. Just a note though, it is free to try and if you don't like it or it doesn't work you can always go back. Also I have nothing to gain if you try it. So what do you have to lose other then pms symptoms?
Actually to get cows to produce milk they have them pregnant all year round. The boy cows are useless to them & are killed about 5 days old & the girl cows are kept & the cycle continues. No hormones to produce milk.... it's called being permanently pregnant.
Plus I drink dairy, have not one PMS problem, no cramps, no bloating, no cravings, 3 day periods & only one day would be heavy (compared to the other 2) and don't need to take anything for it. I can see why you would have the wrong information about dairy.
My last response was supposed to quote this.0 -
Does anyone go through a "mini period" mid cycle when they ovulate? I get migraines and spotting twice a month! Not sure if I also gain weight mid cycle but I probably do. Makes it hard to ever find a good time to weigh myself!0
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Well I've researched it. I think you have your facts wrong. The dairy and meat industry are full of hormones and antibiotics is a fact. And just because your body doesn't react to the hormones does not mean everyone else's doesn't. It's like an allergy some people have zero response and some are totally affected.
Sorry to burst that bubble. But I know when I am right & would never post about it if I was not. React to the video on that page.
http://www.animalsaustralia.org/issues/dairy.php
or for those who believe the dairy industry
http://www.dairy.edu.au/discoverdairy/Teachers/From-Farm-to-Plate-Module/How-Cows-Make-Milk.aspx0 -
I. Love. Birth. Control. 3 day periods, no PMS? Please and thank you!
i dont take birth control, never have... and my periods have always been 2-3 days long...0 -
I know this will make some people crazy. I'm not on the pill, uterus is intact, and I take no drugs. I quit dairy (which is full of hormones that they give to cows to produce milk) and my pms symptoms are gone. No kidding. It may not work for everyone. I'm not pushing this on anyone. Just a note though, it is free to try and if you don't like it or it doesn't work you can always go back. Also I have nothing to gain if you try it. So what do you have to lose other then pms symptoms?
Actually to get cows to produce milk they have them pregnant all year round. The boy cows are useless to them & are killed about 5 days old & the girl cows are kept & the cycle continues. No hormones to produce milk.... it's called being permanently pregnant.
Plus I drink dairy, have not one PMS problem, no cramps, no bloating, no cravings, 3 day periods & only one day would be heavy (compared to the other 2) and don't need to take anything for it. I can see why you would have the wrong information about dairy.
My last response was supposed to quote this.
i only have 3 day periods and no cramping also... i love dairy!0 -
Nuts, broccoli, and fish are miracle foods on your period. Your body uses up a lot of nutrients preparing the womb and flushes them out over the course of your period. If you put them back right away, you feel way less tired, cranky, moody...0
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I. Love. Birth. Control. 3 day periods, no PMS? Please and thank you!
OMG! I wish. I was that way before Birth Control, 3 day periods no PMS, it was AMAZING! With birth control 7-10 days of crampy, cranky, and OMGosh the cravings, really I could eat the paint chips off the wall. I'm like a never ending black hole when it comes to TOM. I never get full. I HATE IT! :explode:
Edited to include the disclaimer that I am not a total glutton for punishment. I am on the BC to help my PCOS and cysts because if I was only on it for BC reasons I would toss it out the window and just not worry about it. :grumble:0
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