Pill That Stops Monthly Period

[Jessika]

I've heard that if your body doesn't release the egg for that "period" they just get absorbed back into your system. But then again women are born with only X amount of eggs and you don't produce any more. So I'm not sure. We've had numerous discussions about this before on another forum. I agree it doesn't seem to be too healthy, but I'm no doctor so I can't say one way or another. However you CAN already do this with the monthly pill, just skip the placebo and keep taking the pill through the next month. Of course someone already brought that up though lol.

[buttercup132]

I agree it would be nice. But there's a reason why you get your period and to stop it sounds stupid.

[CathyBogart]

I'd go for it in a heartbeat! I love my IUD, but it makes my monthly visitor...um...worse than usual.

[Sevaede]

I'd go for it in a heartbeat! I love my IUD, but it makes my monthly visitor...um...worse than usual.

Darn, darn, darn. Not what I was *hoping* to hear. lol Does it do anything for the pain?

I could deal with mine if I had some sort of pain relief (aspirin, aleve, etc. absolutely does not work for me unfortunately) for my stomach, legs, and back. Nausea relief would be great, too!

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

There is also an IUD that works the same way. It's called Mirena (sp?). It's recommended for women who already have children and don't want the permanent route or need something for BC between kids. It's suppose to last for 5 years and is suppose to bring your cycle down to either 2-3 days of light flow or non at all. I had considered this but I decided not to. Menopause happens early on my mother's side of the family and I just don't feel comfortable not knowing if and when it's happening. Besides you can only fool your body for so long before something changes be it good or bad.

[caseysmom]

I have a ten year iud and don't even know when my monthly visitor is around as far as pain. That may just be me though, after having kids the pain just stopped at that time.

[Cataholic]

I don't fully believe in the FDA's opinion on the suitability of medications. I think they are a bit tied up in the money aspect of the situation to give a level guide.

I did read somewhere, recently, that there wasn't any medical support for NOT suppressing one's period. I am all for it.