Alternatives to the pill

[Caitlynf]

Hi all,

I recently went to my GP as I had been having chronic breakthrough bleeding and discharge for around 9 months. The discharge would be very heavy with clots and changed colour and consistency frequently. My doctor has advised to come off of my pill (I have been on 3 different pills in the last year to try and control this discharge) which I have done and my discharge has cleared up. I have an appointment to see my gyny in October, as my gp also found quite a large cervical erosion and for my ongoing pain. I'm just wondering if anyone knows what my gyny may suggest instead of the pill? At present I have nothing controlling my endo and although I have not yet had my period I have had some spotting today and pain in my rectum for the last few weeks (I have not taken my pill for around 5 weeks now). I do not want to go on hormones or get the coil as I do hope to try for a baby next year but I'm not sure that I can put up with the chronic discharge until then!

If anyone has any experience please help.

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Were you on a progesterone only pill or combined?

I'm asking b/c on all of the combined pills I was on I kept getting infections and the pill in on currently led to BV and an early case of PID but it hasn't occurred again since.

She might put you on GNRH antagonists next since an IUD can be dangerous if your prone to erosion or infection, plus if it is the Progesterone pill effecting you, Depo provera wouldn't work well since it's a shot of Progesterone.

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Going off of hormones or GNRH antagonists means you'll have a few cycles before the year is over and nothing will control the endo from growing due to the fluctuations of hormones each cycle. Endo feeds off of estrogen during your cycle your body produces estrogen during your cycle.

[Caitlynf in reply to Hidden]

Hi,

Thank you so much for replying. It's the combined oral contraceptive that I have been on. I've been on a progesterone only pill before and I don't take well to them all. I really don't want to go on the depp injection because of this and got on well with my combined pill other than the chronic discharge and the erosion. Really don't know what to do!

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A low dose pill that my dr gave me is called Loloestrin

Here's a link to the site

loloestrin.com/loloestrin/l...

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Hi- if you are planning to get pregnant soon have you ever been advised to have a low dose pill back to back- no breaks?? When I worked on Obs & Gynae before I retired early; I often sat as the Consultants assistant for examination, taking notes and setting up a trolley for treatments, they often suggested this course of treatment to stop spotting, but YOU MUST get this prescribed as not knowing your history it might not be the right solution!

[Caitlynf in reply to Hidden]

Hi Caz,

No I've never been advised to have anything like this. Really all the advise I've been given is to go on the depo injection but I really don't want to do that. Do you know what is the most common low dose pill that I can research before I go? I've been on quite a few pills over the last 13 years and get on with some better than others.

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You really need to discuss the options with a qualified gynae doc. Your history and other medicines and illnesses need to be considered before they prescribe.I hope you get a follow up the Family planning gynae services are usually quicker and just as good ask for appt when the gynae is on duty..good luck

[Caitlynf]

Hi Lindle,

Thank you so much for replying. I will pm you tonight when I have finished work. I have put in a request for my reports at my doctors surgery.

Thank you again.