Absolutely try birth control; I hope it will help her! It didn’t make a difference for my absolutely horrible periods, but my from teen years until I got pregnant at 31 I took a massive prescription dose of naproxen sodium (Aleve) to control my period pain. If hormonal birth control didn’t move the needle for your DD, as about stronger pain killers. |
I started at 14 for irregular periods. |
Thank you! I am going to call her on Monday. |
I just want to chime in and say ibuprofen while fine in moderation can really wreck your stomach so it’s best to avoid taking large doses |
No, period on the pill is not a real period. |
It's also terrible for your kidneys. |
NP here with a 13 yo DD who is about to start BCP because of her terrible cramping and anemia. I asked about the low hormone pill and DD's doctor said there's a chance for breakthrough bleeding with those, so we opted for the regular. Just something to think about. |
Taking away her pain = more time for education. Think of it that way. |
I understand that. But her regular period was so heavy. That is why she is on the pill. I am wondering what her first pill/placebo period will be like. Or do you think she can skip getting this faux period and continue to take the pill. She gave her a 3 month supply. Hoping her cycles reset and become more regular She does have an appt w Dr Casey, but in July. They saw lots of cycles on both ovaries and she may have PCOS. So being on bc may be long term for her. |
Cysts. Not cycles |
First, good for you for addressing this now. As another poster also noted my mother did nothing and told me to stop complaining. Pros definitely outweigh the cons. Help her live her young life without being sick every month. |
It sounds like she does have pcos. I would keep her on the pill. |
Yes, dysmenorrhea is valid reason for BC at any age |
For real. Same with Aleve. Birth control is safer than there. Talk to doctor about birth control. There are many, many pill formulas (I’d do pill over IUD, patch, implant). Some formulas, the tri-cycle kind specifically, won’t stop bleeding even if placebo is skipped. To skip, you need the pill to same hormone dose throughout month. Also to note: If you have concerns about possible endometriosis, the pill will actually help slow the growth of endometriosis and preserve her future fertility |
I imagine you haven't had an education on birth control for at least 40 years? It's completely untrue that being on BC for many years negatively impacts fertility. In fact, age is the biggest factor in BC. |