I'm taking pills (Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo) to stop my periods. I take the three weeks and instead of taking the week of sugar pills, I start a new pack. Problem is my insurance will pay for 2 months in a row, then it is too early for them to pay for it so I would have to pay for it on my own. I can't afford to pay for the one month ($50) Which one of these should I ask my doctor about?
Nova Ring - A nurse at my doctor's told me that you can keep it in the extra week and you won't have a period, that would eliminate the issue of having to get a Rx early and insurance would pay for it all the time.
Depo Shot - 1x every three months, but should stop period after awhile.
IUD - hormonal one, would last 5 to 10 years.
I have fibroids and my doctor says that no matter what I try to do it may not work. Had ultrasound yesterday...see doctor on Monday.
Hysterectomy?
What would you do and why?
Someone ?'nd me stopping my periods. Doctors say this is safe now, insurance doesn't cover Seasonale.
2007-03-09 13:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Mary ♥ 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Also, I have kids already and I had a tubal so it isn't like I would be missing my periods or even needing them.
I asked this question elsewhere and a lot of people are under the impression that you shouldn't miss your periods. Please look up Seasonale before you start mentioning that. And my doctor DOES know I am doing this, it's just that my insurance doesn't cover Seasonale yet, too new.
2007-03-09 13:08:53 · update #1
If you've got fibroids, I'd investigate the hysterectomy.
I've got the IUD & love it, but I don't have the problems that you do.
Good luck!
2007-03-09 13:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by Renee C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a birth control that comes as a 21 day pack as opposed to a 28 day pack. I cant think of the name of it right now, ( i think it may be microgestin) it has just a little more hormone strength in it than ortho-tri cyclen lo, but it wont cause problems getting your refill too soon. Also Seasonale has a generic now, so double check with your pharmacy.
I wouldnt recommend keeping the nuva-ring in for an extra week, dont believe that nurse, the nuva-ring is only meant to excreet the hormones for 21 days, no longer. Even with the depo shot, you may still bleed depending on how your body adjusts to it. that IUD is only like 77% - 85% effective and some women have reported that after they got the implant removed, they had multiples. I personally would stick with the pill and ask your md to get a prior authorization with your insurance to get your b/c pills early, hope this helps :)
2007-03-09 13:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by A.J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former employee of a contraceptive clinic where all I did was BC education and now a diagnostic medical sonography student.... Many women have luck with any of those methods. If you are worried about cost, Nuva Ring and the Patch are the most expensive...The Mirena IUD may be the best option for you for cost $400 at planned parenthood for five years of birth control... check and see if your insurence covers it. Depo works really well for some ladies others have issues with it. You don't know what you'll like until you try it. Fibroids....hopefully a hysterectomy isn't necessary. I know I couldn't give up my uterus and ovaries.....also check out www.plannedparenthood.org for more in depth birth control education.
2007-03-09 13:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by chinacatkatie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your doctor about re-writing the script so that it reflects the necessity for the extra pack of pills. You might also talk with him/her about a birth control pill like Seasonale, which is packaged with 12 "active" weeks and 1 "inactive" week, which is essentially the same thing that you're doing. Your doctor may also be able to write a brief letter to your insurance company explaining the need for the extra pack of pills; in addition, you might check with him/her to see if they have any sample packs you can have.
2007-03-09 13:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you... a hysterectomy might be too much if your under birthing years although it would take care of the problem. Fact is any hormone treatment really isn't good for you. the body expects to do things at given times... this is the natural coarse of things. you might be borrowing from peter to pay Paul here... if you start taking hormones to stop one thing.. you may find something else in its place... breast cancer rings a bell.
2007-03-09 13:11:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mike M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont get a hysterectomy inless u really need one cause hormone pills cost too!....do u have a free clinic to help u get more birth control pills?they go by ur income in most clinics...maybe the health department in ur city can help u to find a free clinic near u,....hysterectomies come with diadvantages too!
2007-03-09 13:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by ticktockgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 04:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the Mirena IUD............I have it and haven't had a real period since getting it.
Good luck with your decision!
2007-03-09 13:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋