Pill That Stops Monthly Period

**CathyBogart** · 05-23-2007, 02:24 AM

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

**Sevaede** · 05-23-2007, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by CathyBogart

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** · 05-23-2007, 08:38 AM

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** · 05-23-2007, 10:53 AM

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** · 05-23-2007, 01:02 PM

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.

**jackie** · 05-23-2007, 01:11 PM

You can do that with normal birth control, although they do recommend having three "periods" a year.

I put period in quotes because the period you have when on the pill is a fake one anyway.

I haven't taken the pill for about 7 years because I didn't like the idea of putting hormones into my system, but I am starting on the nuvaring next month. Fingers crossed all goes well.