Fellow LADIES, my heart goes out to you

skierxjes
skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Begin rant.

How the hell do you do this every month?? I've been cramping for 3 days and TOM finally showed up. After 3 years of not dealing with any of this BS from being on the depo, I'm ready to jump off a cliff.

Men need to experience this "gift" sometime and know what the hell we go through.

(I had to ***** about it somewhere and figured this was as good of place as any :) )

End rant.
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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It's not that bad. After a few years, you get used to it.
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    hah I never had cramps like this before I started the depo. It's like a shock. And I had surgery a couple weeks ago and can't use tampons again yet. It's going to be a long few days.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    Rub some dirt on it,you'll be ok
  • catwrangler
    catwrangler Posts: 918 Member
    menopause has its good points......
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    It's a fact of life and life does not wait for special snowflakes. After my first couple of rodeos I just accepted this fact.

    :flowerforyou:
  • calamitydown
    calamitydown Posts: 101
    I hate TOM. I get cramps so bad that I vomit and get diarrhea throughout that entire week (sorry if that's too TMI), so I totally know how you feel. Chamomile tea helps, as well as maximum strength Midol and warm compresses. My mom is a physician and says that since your body changes so much as you grow older, it's entirely possible to "grow out" of cramps (although not always likely).
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    I have a Dr appt on Monday and I'm going to see about getting back on the depo shot. This implanon (arm implant) has made me partially bipolar as well haha
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
    Depo screws up your system really bad. Should even out after a couple of months.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Rub some dirt on it,you'll be ok

    :flowerforyou:
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    Rub some dirt on it,you'll be ok

    :flowerforyou:

    Thats what my husband tells the kids when they stub their toe or something,when I hurt myself he says "you need a drink"
    I love my hubby lol
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Rub some dirt on it,you'll be ok

    :laugh:

    Im soooo glad to not have this problem! Yeah for IUDs!
  • MidnightRadio
    MidnightRadio Posts: 56 Member
    I was on depo for 4 years and I loved it, but had to go off because 4 years is longer than recommended (it affects bone density). I started getting TOM earlier this year and my period now lasts 7 days, and my whole cycle is 22-24 days. That means it's TOM for a week, off for two weeks, then back on. I'm slowly going insane!

    That said, there were side effects to depo that I didn't realize until I went off it. First, it makes you gain weight easier, which I didn't notice until I went off it and dropped 15 pounds without even trying. Secondly, it can lower your sex drive drastically (although that does make it the ULTIMATE birth control).

    I'm so tempted to talk to my doctor about going back on, but I wasn't able to lose weight while I was on it no matter what I did. So I guess it's just a countdown until menopause for me!

    I'm sure it's not the same for everyone, I just wanted to let you know my experience.
  • JuniperT
    JuniperT Posts: 394 Member
    I have a Dr appt on Monday and I'm going to see about getting back on the depo shot. This implanon (arm implant) has made me partially bipolar as well haha


    I want to share something with you, obviously you will do whatever you want but I wouldn't be ok if I didn't share. I am 33, had been on depo since I was 15. 2 years ago, I was going through my 5th miscarriage and was lucky enough to be referred to a women's specialist. After I told him my history, because I have no problems getting pregnant, but staying pregnant, well, that was a whole other issue. Once I told him about the Depo he was extremely upset. Not only was it the main reason for my infertility and miscarriages but it also increases the risk of breast cancer by 85%. He refuses to put anyone on it and I am thankful for meeting him. I am now 17 weeks pregnant with my 7th pregnancy, 3rd baby. I just wanted to let you know, so you could make the decision :smile:
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    Eh..You'll be fine. Invest in a hot water bottle or therma patches if your working, and lots of Aleeve. Like everyone said, give it time and it will even out.
  • theome
    theome Posts: 101 Member
    i have really bad TOM and the only time i have ever been able to function during the first 3 days when i was on YAZ. TOM still came but the pain that went along with it was WAY more manageable! Sadly i lost my health insurance but thats the first thing i am getting back on once i get it back.
  • srr728
    srr728 Posts: 549 Member
    it's better than being pregnant ;)
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    i have really bad TOM and the only time i have ever been able to function during the first 3 days when i was on YAZ. TOM still came but the pain that went along with it was WAY more manageable! Sadly i lost my health insurance but thats the first thing i am getting back on once i get it back.
    Try Junel instead. I was on Yaz and loved it and Junel is super close to Yaz and a lot more affordable too.
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    it's better than being pregnant ;)

    Exactly! I am always grateful for my period, even if it causes cramping and embarrassment ^^ I am not sexually active (not even kissing lol), but still have fears of pregnancy every month...
  • sclarke76
    sclarke76 Posts: 42
    i recently got an iud fitted no more tom for yeh !
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  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
    Unless you are 16 why is any of this TOM stuff news? I'm a woman I don't want to hear it.

    Sorry but really.
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Unless you are 16 why is any of this TOM stuff news? I'm a woman I don't want to hear it.

    Sorry but really.

    THANK YOU!
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    menopause has its good points......

    I totally agree! That and ablation! :wink:
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    PMT is no laughing matter.
  • theome
    theome Posts: 101 Member
    does it also help with acne? If so then i think i will go for it!
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Arrrgh...TOM issues and discussion should clearly state TOM in the topic.

    I want a refund.
  • Moofey
    Moofey Posts: 444
    I hate cramps, they are freaking horrible
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    I didn't have TOM for 8 years. I had a tumor on my pituitary gland that produced large amounts of prolactin in my blood. Just recently started taking meds to regulate prolactin, so now IT"S BAAAACCCKKK!!
  • Moofey
    Moofey Posts: 444
    dang, all of you saying, "it will pass!" - lucky YOUS!

    I've never not had knock me down pain. Too scared of BC for weight gain. The only thing that even touches the pain is ibuprofin. Was prescribed darvocet once and it did NOTHING.

    Hang in there, hopefully you'll find something that helps!
    been on it for 5 years due to ovarian cysts. Never gained a pound unless I was eating junk food all the time!
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    It's almost like diarrhea!
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