I get:
-severe crampiong in front as well as lower back
-I pass out
-throw up
-can't eat
-occassionally I've gotten a fever on the 1st day
this is a huge problem for me because it's the only reason I ever miss school and this year I am taking AP classes, I can not fall behind!!
Also, the weight was mostly on my hips, I've lost 11 pounds already but I need advice to lose inches on my hips!!
2007-08-13 02:02:25 · 22 answers · asked by PrettyLittleHippie 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
PCOS and/or endometriosis. I have both and I've had surgery twice. BCP's have never really worked for me, but I have to take them anyway - they sort of slow down the effects so I don't have to have surgery so often.
You could ask your doctor for a blood test to check for high testosterone levels, an ultrasound will also diagnose PCOS - you'll see what looks like a strand of pearls around your ovaries.
Endo can't be officially diagnosed without surgery, doctors just put people on BCP's & hope that takes care of it most of the time.
You could also ask your doctor about Meclomen. It's an NSAID like Aleve or Advil but it works in an extra way, it reduces your flow (we're talking the same amount of blood in 7 days as you would consider normal for just 1 day without the medicine)- less flow means less pain for endometriosis.
I had a lot of nausea from the PCOS, that's all gone away since my surgery though. One of my ovaries was so swollen with cysts that it actually flopped out of place.
Oh yeah, the weight gain could be from the PCOS too. Sometimes PCOS causes you to become insulin resistent. A lot of doctors trest PCOS with diabetes meds, that'll help lose the weight. Otherwise, weight loss might be tough. Stick to a sensible diet, meaning cut out the fatty, fried, sugary, snacky foods. That'll be a great start. Exercise 30 minutes a day, switch it up a little bit so you don't get bored doing the same thing every day. The exercise will help with the pain even. There are some great yoga tapes that are designed with weight loss i nmind, so they're not too stressful on your body but they really work.
Good luck, talk to your doctor. If they don't listen, find a new doctor. This ISN'T normal, and you shouldn't feel this way. A reproductive endocrinologist specializes in these things, don't hesitate to see one. Your ability to have children could rest on you taking action about this asap.
2007-08-13 02:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It COMPLETELY depends on the person and the pill they are on. Your doctor can not tell you what exactly you can expect when it comes to the weight gain. Some pills TEND to cause more weight gain than others, but it totally depends on the person. The good news is, if you don't like how your body is reacting to the pill, your doctor will immediately switch you to a different kind. I was gaining weight and having other problems with my pill and I went to my gyno and he switched me to Yaz. I completely went back to normal and my periods are totally regular. I start my period on the same day every single month.
2016-03-14 11:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor immediately about the side affects. It MAY be the pill but it could be something else!
Oh and I would not suggest the shot. Too many women have too many negative things happening to them. Google "depo provera lawsuit" and also check out the reviews on http://www.rateitall.com
I'm on Kariva, its a low dose hormone pill and I've had NO side affects on.
2007-08-13 04:25:10 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
STOP TAKING THEM RIGHT AWAY!!!
exercise is very good for period.. it makes it lighter and less cramping. work out during ur week as well as a wk before. Less everything in the long run.
If u having those signs and symptoms from the pill u need to NOT take it any more and go to ur crotch doc right away.
good luck =)
Ps. I never miss classes either.. i hate it when im reallllllly sick i kinda drag myself around anyway. lol
2007-08-13 02:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2017-02-23 23:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick to low gi foods
2016-06-29 11:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by Marsha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go out dancing or take dancing lessons
2016-06-27 08:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carry five grocery bags from the car to the kitchen and put the food away take out the trash wash the dishes and wipe down the kitchen counter
2016-05-20 17:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously
2016-04-21 11:39:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh jee.I got all that off the pill.The pill is supposed to help that.The shot is better.
2007-08-13 02:26:34 · answer #10 · answered by gotabedifferent 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋