My friend did not, she is still as slim as ever and has been using them for quite a few years now and she is stuffing herself with chips and chocolate :angry: Obviously depends on your genes.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonstorm
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My friend did not, she is still as slim as ever and has been using them for quite a few years now and she is stuffing herself with chips and chocolate :angry: Obviously depends on your genes.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonstorm
Do you know - somethings are just not fair!!! I put on pounds if i even think about having chips. Chocolate is however medicine so that doesn't count!
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Originally Posted by PerditaMy friend did not, she is still as slim as ever and has been using them for quite a few years now and she is stuffing herself with chips and chocolate :angry: Obviously depends on your genes.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonstorm
I didn't put on any weight or lose any weight when I was on the pill but I was ill all the time.. My niece was on injection and she lost weight.. it really does depend on you. I know loads who have been great on the injection and myself and another girl were both very very ill and moody so we had to stop..
Both of my sisters and two of my friends have been on the pill and all of them put lots of weight on.
I have to see the doctor soon for a review so I might ask her about it then. I don't want to stay on hormone contraceptives for too long as my sisters reacted badly to them, both developed PCOS, my eldest sister had to have an ovary removed and the other one has gynae problems from the hormones.
i dont know if anyone has mentioned it, but have you tried the heat pads you can get from any supermarket i think. But they really help! Just dont put the sticky side on your tummy like i first did haha! but i suggest the heat pad and chocolate! cant go wrong x
I talked to my mum and she's making an appointment for Wednesday, I'll let you know how it goes :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
I wouldn't recommend the injection - I had it for a year and bled for that entire year!
I had the implant, and also bled constantly with that.
Some people are less sensitive to progesterone therefore causing the extra bleeding.
The pill affects everyone in different ways and unfortunately its mostly trial and error - I'm gradually running out of options.
One thing I have found, apologies in advance for too much information, is that tampon use worsened my period pain. I've been now using a mooncup and since then, have had no problems with pain at all - some people have said some medical info has said that some of the chemicals used in sanitary wear can cause the pain to worsen, although not sure how true that is.
For you ladies that wish to delay your period for holidays etc, definitely speak to your doctor. They can provide you with a pill (as previously posted) that will delay your period whilst you are taking the tablets.
This may sound like a silly question.. but.. what's a mooncup :o?
I knew I'd be asked that but its not a silly question at all hun - I didn't know what it was either to start with:Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyLea
http://www.mooncup.co.uk/
Its the same as a tampon basically, but collects as opposed to soaks up.....
Cool thanks.
That looks really good! Might get me one!
For me its an absolute godsend.
Before, I used to have to change every hour minimum (both tampon and towel) and would have the most excruciating pain.
Now, I haven't had to either worry about making sure I've enough protection in the house, nor have I leaked or had any pains.
You know where I am if you wanna chat about it, but I'd certainly highly recommend it. The website is great for info, but sometimes a chat with someone who uses one helps moreso.
Oh and you can get them cheaper than the price stated on their website (I think mine cost just over £10)
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I was looking on the FAQ.. and it said you could wear it at night.. do you? Is that reccommended? Says to wear it 8 hours at the most before emptying it.. what if you accidentaly sleep over 8 hours :p.
Am I thinking too much :lol:?
I've been thinking about getting a mooncup for a while. They are much more convienient and discreet than tampons and cheaper in the long run.
I've been holding back because I don't know how easy they are to insert. It looks a doddle on the website but does it actually unfold after you put it in?
About the tablet, does it stop your period for as long as you take it? How long before your period is due do you start taking it?
You're overly worrying lol - I use mine overnight and where I used to have to get up twice a night to change because I was so heavy, I didn't have any problems and slept more soundly than before. Its the same with tampon use - they advise to change at least every 8 hrs (if you get to 8 hrs that is lol)Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyLea
It can take a while to get used to, a while being 2 or 3 goes at putting it in, rather than weeks if you see what I mean, but basically its exactly the same as tampons - it unfolds once in, which then forms the seal and the cup, preventing leakage. It sits lower down than a tampon, but it still unfelt, but like it says on the website, you may need to trim the stalk (I removed my stalk completely)Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
I've saved so much money since my periods returned after having baby number 4, nearly 4 months ago, that already my pocket has noticed the difference.
The tablets stop your periods whilst you take them, then once you stop taking them, you'll have a breakthrough bleed, a bit like if you are on the combined pill. Its usually about 2 or 3 days after stopping taking the tablet. They normally advise to take the tablet a week before you leave to go wherever you are going, so its not dependant on when your period is due. They say to take it a week a head in case of any spotting is experienced though.
They are a total pain! Mine seem to have developed a habit of starting early in an inconvenient place. I started in an exam that was part of one of my Science GCSE's once, and today it was in Maths. It was lucky I had a night pad and paracetomol in my bag really; narrowly escaped having to ask the pupil receptionist for sanitary pads. I had no pain with them for years; one painful one in six months max, and now they hurt every time. :angry:
I completely agree they are a pain!
You jsut want to curl up and laze about in your pyjamas all day and do nothing but eat chocoalte and cry over silly things (if you get mood swings as everyone is different) lol.
School is the worst :(
Yuck hate going to school, it's just uncomfortable and you can't concentrate, and the pains seem to get worse there too!
Fun :(
I usually take nurofen but it doesn't seem to work very well anymore.
Could anyone reccomend any stronger tablets??
Thanks :)
A couple of paracetomel every 4-5 hours seems to sort me out, I try to wait longer than that though I don't like taking to many
Taking two paracetamol and one ibruprofen together helps with the pain. My GP told me they work better together than on their own. Co-codamol are ace, sort the pain out quick smart. You can only get them on prescription though.
Does anybody get sore legs? I find it really odd that my legs ache and feel heavy yet I don't have any pain.
Yeahh I've had co-codamol before off my Mum and they worked a treat. Any ideas how you go about getting them from the doctors? They're funny about giving pills and things for period pains aren't they??
I've never had the sore achy legs with no pain, but I think I'd prefer that to an achy tummy with pain!! lol :)
I get them for joint pain but I use them for lots of different things. I even take them when I can't sleep because they make me drowsy. I know I shouldn't but I do sometimes.
I saw a doctor at my practice and she gave me ibruprofen which didn't work. I was hankering after co-codamol as my GP had prescribed them for me before but she doesn't like prescribing painkillers. I saw my GP after a week and he gave me co-codamol. I guess it depends what sort of GP you have. Mine is excellent, even if he does talk too fast for me to understand him (he's irish).
Anyway, I don't know if they prescribe CC for period pain. Explain that paracetamol and ibruprofen, warm baths, hot water bottles etc don't work and you would like something stronger. Whatever you do, don't tell them that your mum gave you CC or any other prescription drug.
Ok thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it :D
I have to go see a male doctor, I'd rather see any doctor than none but yeah...prefer a women really :o There weren't any free appointments in the afternoon so I'm going to try tommorow or FridayQuote:
Originally Posted by StarsOfCCTVI talked to my mum and she's making an appointment for Wednesday, I'll let you know how it goes :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
Can't you see a practice nurse or nurse practitioner?
I don't think so...it's quite a small surgery..my mum goes there all the time and she says the guy she'll book is very nice so I'll see how it goes
It went ok, the Doctor basically did all the asking, anyways, got the pill - yay :)
General question though - the Doctor said I shouldn't take the first pill until the first day of my next period, does it slow it down straight away? Or does it take until the next month to take effect?
Are you taking the contraceptive pill or the one to stop your period for a bit?
I've got another question on the mooncup, sorry for being graphic. When you lay down does the blood run out of the cup?
contraceptive combined pill, I didn't ask about the other one :o
No it doesn't because a seal is formed internally around the cup, if you see what I mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
If you have any questions that you are a bit worried about posting openly, you are more than welcome to pm me and I'll answer anything you want to know.
The contraceptive combined pill can sometimes cause you to bleed constantly when you first start taking it and other times you will have a normal period and then possibly some spotting. It reacts with different people in different ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarsOfCCTV
They normally advise to start taking on the first day of your period so as to ensure that you aren't pregnant generally.
you can get co codamol at the chemist and boots also do their own make of paracetamol with codeine which is basically the same. you can get them at the online pharmacy's too. they do 8/500 strength and 30/500 but the 30/500 are very strong and i wouldnt recommend using them without a doctor prescribing them for severe pain. my daughter who is 13 and i both use the 8/500 strength with no problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsty :]
I didn't know you could get co-codamol over the counter. The 8/500 knock me out so I'd better not get 30/500.
I didn't really make myself clear, sorry :o I'm not taking it for contraception, just to make my periods lighter because when I have them they really affect my life, I don't go out at all etc..Quote:
Originally Posted by JojoThe contraceptive combined pill can sometimes cause you to bleed constantly when you first start taking it and other times you will have a normal period and then possibly some spotting. It reacts with different people in different ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarsOfCCTV
They normally advise to start taking on the first day of your period so as to ensure that you aren't pregnant generally.
I just wondered if taking the pill before my period started would cause me to either have it early or delay it, it's just I'm going to Germany next week, and starting the pill on the day of my period would mean I would be in Germany and be in total hell for 4 days :o
By the other one I meant asking the doctor about delaying it until I get back from Germany.
argh, my pains this time arent really like OWW! It just makes me feel weak and tired all the time, like really faint
A lot would depend on whether you were already taking a form of oral contraceptive (for whatever reason) and on how your body reacts to the hormones contained.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarsOfCCTVI didn't really make myself clear, sorry :o I'm not taking it for contraception, just to make my periods lighter because when I have them they really affect my life, I don't go out at all etc..Quote:
Originally Posted by JojoThe contraceptive combined pill can sometimes cause you to bleed constantly when you first start taking it and other times you will have a normal period and then possibly some spotting. It reacts with different people in different ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarsOfCCTV
They normally advise to start taking on the first day of your period so as to ensure that you aren't pregnant generally.
I just wondered if taking the pill before my period started would cause me to either have it early or delay it, it's just I'm going to Germany next week, and starting the pill on the day of my period would mean I would be in Germany and be in total hell for 4 days :o
By the other one I meant asking the doctor about delaying it until I get back from Germany.
I've recently been put on a new form of mini pill and have benn on for the past 3 weeks. They all act differently with different people unfortunately, so you won't know till you start taking it.
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Thanks, I think I'll go to the doctor tommorow and ask about it because I'm starting to stress out over this...I've also never been on the pill so I'd rather delay it and see how my body reacts to the pill over half term rather than a holiday.
I've been looking online and apparantley you can be prescribed
Norethisterone tablets which you take 5mg, three times a day, three days before the period is due.
This is the best website I looked at, in case anyone else wants to have a look http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069068/
I was given norithestone (sp?) to stop me bleeding each time and it deffo works
Yeah I sort of get that, especially under the bum/thigh area I feel like I been working out on a muscle I haven't used in a good few months! Lasts the first two days then it usually disappears.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
If I eat alot of chocolate a week before my period then I get stomach pains otherwise it just feels like I'm slighlty hungry..
Woo I got it :D Bring on Germany :p I'm going to go tommorow to pick up the prescription. When I get back from Germany I will just start on the pill as planned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jojo
Have to take the tablets 3 times a day though...I'm going to have to set reminders on my phone :p or get my friend to be my personal medication reminder :p
Seems a lot mind, as I only had to take one a day, but then it could be a different strength or something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarsOfCCTVWoo I got it :D Bring on Germany :p I'm going to go tommorow to pick up the prescription. When I get back from Germany I will just start on the pill as planned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jojo
Have to take the tablets 3 times a day though...I'm going to have to set reminders on my phone :p or get my friend to be my personal medication reminder :p
Hope it does the trick for you - I should think it will
Pfft. Talk about a crazy body clock. 5 days early :rolleyes: :p I went to pick up my prescription anyway, it lasts until 2010 so I'll save it for a rainy day :p Took the pill as I was going to, seems alright so far...less pain, less everything...which is wierd because I've only taken one and also by now I would be well...uncomfy..
anyhow, I'll be off when I go to Germany :D and I'll only have to remember to take one pill a day :p