Experiences with

Contraceptive injection

They've tried me on the pill, the minipill and most recently the contraceptive injection. I had high hopes for the latter as things got quiet for a while, but I've just had a period that lasted 54 days.

I started trying to get help at 15, and have been through the usual rigmarole of trying different contraceptive pills, implant, injection, coil to suppress symptoms.

hey guys , I don’t really know where to start and have never posted before but always read on here for help and advice ! But I’m unsure where to turn now since I was 11, I have dealt with awful periods & typical endo symptoms and been fighting since then for some kind of help but never got far. I’m

I'm 58 and have Hashimoto's, (along with PA, fybro, diabetes etc). I'm on both Levo & Lio, and have been on a progesterone only pill for years. My GP wants to discuss me coming off the pill and has made an appointment for December. Until now I've been able to persuade the nurse, who does my 6 monthly

Hi all, So sorry to post, I'll try my best to keep as brief as possible. Heavy painful periods since about 16 that was getting progressively worse. Painful sex from about 18. Was on multiple contraceptive pills and nothing helped. Saw Dr's and nurses. Had the coil inserted and was in pain every single

I'm 30 years. 6 years ago I had laproscopy surgery for my chocolate cyst with 3rd stage of endometriosis. I'm taking continuous birth control pills for (6years) control heavy bleeding. Now last one year I feeling some problem after 4pm I feel headache, eyes are burning, lip are burning, heat air from

Did anyone find that their thyroid function improved after addressing hormone imbalance issues via HRT? My NHS endo has suggested trialling HRT. Im only 33 but my female hormones have never worked properly. My estrogen doesn’t fluctuate and stays low in range, progesterone is low, my endometrial lining

Hi all, I had my first gynaecology appointment today after experiencing endometriosis symptoms (specifically rectal bleeding during period and intense pelvic, back and leg pain especially related to bowel movements). The gynaecologist said its highly likely to be endo on bowel (mum has this too).

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Endometriosis, tissues on Uterus and have an ovarian cyst . The cyst was found during an ultra sound last year but the endometriosis tissues more recently following going private and seeing an gynaecologist , and a mri scan. she has recommended either going on

Hello, I’m still struggling on, unable to tolerate any levo or levo/lio combo…been getting on for nearly 2 years and I’m fed up to say the least… I saw an endo this week who doesn’t think I should take thyroid medication at all, altho did say excipients are often the issue. I said I’d already tried

Hi all, I've been having issues with getting the right brand of levo that works for me. When I was first diagnosed I started taking 25mcg by Wockhardt. This dose was too low for me but I did start to feel better. I was then upped to 50 mcg but this time the pharmacy gave me a different brand

Hi! I have had various tests and biopsy. Found 12 adenomas, benign. Largest being 5.1cm. Plan is to remove and monitor the other smaller 11 anually. Appear to be as a result if 22 years on the pill. Does anyone have any advice for me about the operation? What to expect afterwards? Also what are your

does any one take the combined pill at 47 , I was on mini pill but constant bleeding , so doctor said to try microgon 30 , just wanted reviews from older women

MSAA is presenting a free webinar focusing on the challenging areas of contraception, family planning, pregnancy, and delivery with multiple sclerosis (MS). On Monday, November 18th, join MSAA’s Kate Durack along with three special guests: family nurse practitioner Alyx Rossi, Dr. Lisa Doggett, and

After over 6 months of being on the waiting list I had my first gynecologist appointment today where I was met with a endo specialist who claims that I do not have endometrosis. His concern was my heavy periods and believed I should go on the coil or try for a baby. My concern is the pain that I suffer

Hi..first time posting.I've always had a problem with taking meds and or supplements. .they affect my hormones and in turn it affects my hair. Massive hairloss taking contraceptive pill in my late 20s..I stopped taking it after 6 months and my hair was like straw and I had lost 50% of my hair and it

Hi everyone hope your having a good week I am just looking for someone to chat to really I have had awful pain for over a year and have always just put it down to being a woman and the time of the month I also suffer with fatigue. The past 3 months each period has gotten progressively worse to where

Hey, I'm pretty new to all this. I had a large PE 6 years ago thought to be attributed to birth control, was told all genetic testing after was fine. Hematology didn't want to do precautionary asprin daily after released from care. Fast forward 3 years ago, I had another (very small) blood clot, this

Dear fellows, I want to share my positive experience with cancer, and to encourage you to take the similar path. First of all, I thank God for the cancer, this last temptation that he gave me, in order to change myself and become a better person! I was diagnosed 11 years ago prostate cancer with bones

Hi All, I have two different consultants who have been offering advice on treatment versus no treatment . One consultant says adenymosis and endometriosis are NOT progressive and that contraceptive pill will only help with symptoms of pain . Whilst the other consultant says it is progressive and it