i have my periods nearly every day,what can i do?

Question

hi, im 24, weigh 8 n a half stone,, i was on the depo jag for 3 years, i came off june 2006,as i was trying for a baby, well no luck yet with the baby part,,but my periods went haywire!

at first i didnt get any, but since dec,,i have been bleeding nearly every day, i only have a few days that i do not bleed. they are somtimes heavy and sometimes light..

i keep going to the docs but they say i have to really just wait it out till my body goes back to normal. i really cant do it anymore. its ruining my life. not to mention completly draining me of energy.

i have gave up on the baby idea just now as ive had too many disapointments,so i want to concentrate on stopping bleeding.

im thinking of going on2 the pill to see if it works.
does anyone have any ideas? thoughts? has any1 been through this themself?

please help i honestly cant do this much more.i have another app but its not for 2weeks yet. so any advice will be great

Answer 1

How are heavy periods treated?

If there are no signs of an underlying abnormality, treatment is not absolutely necessary but most women prefer to have something to help them cope more easily each month.


If the problems are severe, bleeding may be regulated by tablet treatment. These may be hormonal or non-hormonal.


Hormonal treatments include the contraceptive pill and danazol (eg Danol).


Progestogens are effective in making a woman's periods more regular but do not reduce the monthly flow.


Non-hormonal treatments include tranexamic acid (eg Cyklokapron), which reduces the blood loss by up to half.


Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce monthly loss by about a third.


Alternative approaches include the use of a hormone containing contraceptive coil (Mirena), which is suitable for most women.


Surgical alternatives include destroying the lining of the womb with a laser or applying heat treatment to the lining of the womb with hot water in a balloon. Hysterectomy - the removal of the uterus - is commonly performed for heavy periods. These two surgical procedures are only appropriate for women who do not wish to have any more children.


If a diagnosis of an underlying condition is made, then the treatment will be tailored towards that condition.


If the woman is anaemic, iron or folic acid supplements may be needed.

Answer 2

Sometimes it can take the period some time to come back regular after someone has been on Depo-Provera (learned this from friends who have used the medication). But because you have had this breakthrough bleeding (bleeding which acts a lot like a period) I would recommend going back to the dr to have your hormones tested. Irregular bleeding can be a sign of thyroid problems for some women.

If your dr still doesn't want to listen then I would recommend getting another opinion but from someone that does not share the same office as the dr that you currently see. Let the dr know that this bleeding issue really concerns you and can't continue to live like this so that they know just how serious your concern about the issue is.

Answer 3

Seeing another doctor is the best thing you can do. As women, our bodies can tolerate a lot, but periods for four months straight is odd, to say the least. Keep drinking a lot of water, eat soy foods and lots of fruit and vegetables to help replenish your energy. This might also be the time to begin taking a multiple vitamin and a multiple mineral, also for your health and energy. Several years ago I found an herbal formula for women's health that might help you, too. They would be in a health food store. The first one is taken just when you are bleeding, and is called "Women's Comfort." The other is taken between periods; it's "Women's Treasure." I believe the developer of the formula is Michael Tierney.
When you want to consider a child again, try B-12 shots, for some reason, they seem to help many women to conceive.

Answer 4

Find another gynecologist and if necessary, see another one if they don't help you. Too much can be done to help women today and this just isn't healthy as you will become anemic and could end up with other health issues.