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. |
Just as an FYI she should be very cautious with unprotected sex with BC and PCOS. I day this as someone whom had undiagnosed PCOS and my body does not respond to hormones like other people. I've had an unintentional pregnancy and, on IVF, multiple time ovulated when I was supposed to be under suppression. |
I also hesitated but did this with my DD ehen she was 14. Life changing for her. She tried one that didn’t work that well, then her obgyn switch her to another (low hormone) pill and she has been on it for two years with no problem. She still has some cramps while on her period, but normal cramps, not debilitating like before. |
You mean when she sheds her lining on the placebo pill week. When you are on BCP you no longer ovulate or get a period. |
I hope this comment doesn't get lost because this PP is so right. I was a 13 year old just like OP's DD, but instead of helping me and seeking medication, my mom told me that what I was experiencing was normal and that I was weak and did a bad job of managing my hygiene. In reality, I had terribly heavy periods that caused frequent leaks, forced me to miss or leave classes, and interfered with my HS sports. It was anxiety-inducing and distracting. I probably missed most of what was said in class 2 weeks per month of school because I was worried about bleeding through my pants or I was in pain. I fainted multiple times due to period pain but because I was a teenager doctors just wrote it off as not eating properly. When I finally got access to a gynecologist, she nearly cried for me. Hearing her say "oh honey, it doesn't have to be this way" changed my life. Continuous BCP took me from almost failing out of college to getting a great post-collegiate job, getting into grad school, and training at a high level in my sport. I cannot function without it. |
Same thing here. |