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  • LTRUITT3
    LTRUITT3 Posts: 205 Member
    OMG...I just went ot the Dr. for this problem like 2 weeks ago and I explained to her exactly what you have said. She gave me a RX for Lysteda and OMG it has worked wonder,.You take it when your period starts 3x a day for 5days. I can't believe it when I started my period and took it only once it made a huge im telling you huge difference...Im very happy with the results. Now im not sure if I have to take this forever or if my periods will change eventually, but for now I will keep taking it when I have my periods. I go back in two months for a follow-up, so we will see from there.......
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    I haven't had a period in over 10 years.. I just figured it was from my weight gain so I don't know :$

    Not to steal your topic but does anyone know if it's common for someone over 350 pounds to stop getting one? I don't have insurance so seeing a doctor is sort of out of the question right now, my mother went and got her blood work done afew weeks ago and her's costed like $900 WITH insurance..

    I've never gotten above 225 so I couldn't tell you for sure, but that does not sound right or normal at all! A few years back I had issues where mine would only come 1-2 times a year and after several doctor visits they finally figured out my body was producing too much testosterone (sp?). They stuck me on birth control and after a month everything started working right again... and I've been fine ever since (I haven't taken the pill in 6 years or so now and it still comes every month, sometimes a couple weeks late but it comes!).

    Do you have a planned parenthood near you? They can get you checked out for very little cash and even get you on some meds if your hormones are out of whack like mine were. Definately look into it! I know how much it sucks to be without insurance.
  • Marsha_S
    Marsha_S Posts: 74 Member
    My period is heavy the first couple days also. It's normal for me so I don't really fret about it. As far as I know, it's heavier in the beginning as everything is coming out in a rush, then lessens because there is only the 'dregs' to come out afterwards.

    Some people take the birth control that stops their periods for months, but I personally dont believe in it...if mother nature meant for us to be that way, it would've been tht way from day 1. Our body has a cycle to go through and I'm not tampering with it. Not meaning to sound preachy:blushing: , but I know our body can 'react' when we do certain things to it that we aren't supposed to.

    good luck with your heavy days:flowerforyou:
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    I used to, but after going on the pill my period has gotten lighter.. :)
  • 16mixingbowls
    16mixingbowls Posts: 205 Member
    I haven't had a period in over 10 years.. I just figured it was from my weight gain so I don't know :$

    Not to steal your topic but does anyone know if it's common for someone over 350 pounds to stop getting one? I don't have insurance so seeing a doctor is sort of out of the question right now, my mother went and got her blood work done afew weeks ago and her's costed like $900 WITH insurance..
    Have you looked into going to Planned Pregnancy? Not sure where you live, buy pP in America covers ALL women's reproductive health issues. Depending on your income, it's a sliding scale for payment or there is none at all.
  • AnaBananaChan
    AnaBananaChan Posts: 36
    Warning (work at an OB/GYN): Implanon and any other similar birth control cannot be used for those who have chronic migraines. Tends to make them worse.
  • brittbergh
    brittbergh Posts: 130 Member
    evening primrose oil during your cycle and red raseberry leaf teas also help lots!
  • MrsBrit2007
    MrsBrit2007 Posts: 161
    Before having my son, my periods were 7-10 days long and super heavy for the first 4 or 5 days. It actually wasn't that bad because I didn't get any cramps or PMS symptoms.
    After having him... completely different story. Before I started taking birth control again, they were still 7-10 days, but I now have terrible cramps, etc.

    The only thing that helps me is to drink a LOT of water and use a heat pack. (And of course a few squares of chocolate. :wink: ) I try to keep exercising even though I'm in pain because I always feel better after.

    Hopefully you find something that works for you!
  • kiwilan
    kiwilan Posts: 90 Member
    Hmm.. I've been having really heavy periods for about 4 days everytime I get it. I'm on the pill and have been on it for a number of years because I was so irregular by like 7 months. But in the last year they have got really heavy for some odd reason when they were fine before. It's so painful just before it comes.
    Might go tell the nurse next month when I'm due for my next lot..
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