Daughters/periods/gynecologists
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Anonymous
| Curious about proponents of the pill. Doesn't it just cover up the root cause? This doesn't seem normal at all. Heavy bleeding is usually a high ratio of estrogen/progesterone, and many lifestyle factors/genetic issues should be assessed first. |
Anonymous
The pill does have legitimate downsides and caused nausea and serious depression in me, when I started it as a teen. So I would explore other options including better products. |
Anonymous
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I think taking Advil reduces bleeding.
Does she change her products enough? I have stained a lot of sheets in my life but it’s not a heavy flow issue, just timing/management. |
Anonymous
| My 17 y.o. just got bc pills from her pediatrician starting last week b/c of her heavy periods. She was staining through Ultra sized tampons every 2-3 hours and using a pad. She isn't a mess but it was a few days of really heavy bleeding. I hope it helps her. After being on the pill for one week, she got staining for a few days and has now stopped. She does have a boyfriend also. She's a junior. Her pediatrician is great with adolescents. She didn't advise her to go to an OB-Gyn BTW. |
Anonymous
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https://www.raleighob.com/how-to-treat-heavy-menstrual-bleeding/#:~:text=Drinking%20a%20lot%20of%20water,beans%2C%20tofu%2C%20and%20spinach.
When experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding, taking a look at your diet is a good place to start. Drinking a lot of water, along with eating a diet high in iron and vitamin C, may help keep heavy periods and associated symptoms at bay. Some foods high in iron and vitamin C to consider adding to your diet include brussel sprouts, broccoli, strawberries, lean beef, beans, tofu, and spinach. Additionally, try drinking an additional 4 to 6 extra cups of water each day when dealing with increased blood loss through menstruation. |