2007-10-29 20:08:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's supposed to and for many women it does. In 2004 when I was on a high dose birth control pill, it actually did make my periods lighter and I only had my period for 3 days (where as normally my period lasts for 6-7 days), however the higher dose birth control gave me terrible side effects such as migraines and nausea so I stopped taking it and didn't go back on birth control until earlier this year. This time I was put on a low dose birth control and even though I didn't suffer from those same migraines as much as on the higher dose, it still didn't help because I still had bad cramping and heavy bleeding and recently (2 & 1/2 weeks ago) found out that I have endometriosis which they burned off during my surgery.
I'm seeing my gyno in 2 weeks to discuss treatment options for my endometriosis so will find out then whether he still recommends that I use the same birth control pills or whether he recommends something else.
I would recommend you discuss your options with your doctor/gyno as they would be able to recommend a type of birth control and dose (low and high dose pills) for you based on your medical history etc.
Good luck :)
2007-10-29 20:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it is supposed to. But a friend of mine found it didn't, for some reason, and she still got pain. But then you can just switch and find another one.
2007-10-30 03:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure does, especially if you have heavy or painful periods. I have never felt better
2007-10-30 03:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by pikachocobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. You also know exactly which day it is going to start.
2007-10-30 03:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by kim h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It did for me!
2007-10-30 03:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by LuLu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋