ItsAnonymoose
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To answer some questions - I had a pelvic exam and pap last year, no issues. Full blood panel done a few months ago and everything came back normal.
I've been on the same mini pill (progestin only) for 4 years and the past two years has caused occasionally double periods/spotting but this is the longest it's ever been. I get bad headaches which is why I don't take the combination pill (with estrogen). Mini pill is very finicky if you don't take it at the exact same time it can cause spotting. I think it's also just a lot of stress and traveling. But I'm looking into other BC.
I don't know why I'm posting all of this. I guess I thought it was a funny meme. And also be nice to your ladies and vagina owners. We go through a lot of crap just to have sex with you guys and not get pregnant.
ThunderBunnyx
Polycystic Ovaries? I had similar problem
martyranger
Arghh I totally feel you. On the same, and it’s very bloody touchy. Literally.
RiverSpoilers
I’m on the mirena and it really helped with my heavy and irregularly long bleeds. I now no longer have a period and it’s fantastic.
GiNgErSnApBiTcH
had a hysterectomy last week bc periods never ended .. fibroids .. recovery is a breeze compared to never ending bleeding .. worth it
707welshgirl101
You have my condolences girl. I understand. Not to brag or anything but I've had "one" last 4 months. PCOS.....that's what getting me
Elpepitos
Dude wtf that shit ain't normal ! Did they say least check that you don't have an iron deficiency now ?
RavenInFlyte4ever
I was on the lowest dose pill, couldn't take it any more. Switched to Nuvaring, it's been great. Can't do higher dose pills
whyyougottamakethingsawkward
I’m also only able to take progesterone-only pills due to migraines and I experience similar issues. If it’s weird get checked out!!
gallopinggoldfish
Must be something about progesterone-only meds. The shot gave me a weeks-long period. I wish the dr had been open about the side effects
Titty5prinkles
Have you considered just holding it in? I don't know mine doesn't work that way..
Slixxerman
You can temporarily fix that but then you get this annoying thing you have to take care for like 18 years
Okamiwolfmoon
I had a very long stint w/ none and w/ long menstrual cycle due to alcohol. Look for outside attributers (i.e., stress, hormone imbalance..)
ButtersTheCat
My longest was 17 days. REALLY freaked me out.
Unicorngamingbutts365
BC should not cause you to have a long period. 3-7 days is the normal. If anything BC should regulate it. Go get checked. That’s not normal
daintyturdnuggets
But God forbid the dude puts on a condom. I hope you feel better soon!
maugriman
Thanks for talking about stuff no-one does because people find it icky and should be general knowledge because health is important
theleprechaunviking
Get another opinion. Always. Never tolerate misery because you’re female. Something isn’t right. Find a seasoned GYNO stat.
Insanepixi
And tell them EVERYTHING. Even stuff that may seem inconsequential to you. Make a list.
TheLocalVampire
20 days is definitely not normal. You really need to see a doctor @OP. Also losing that much blood can easliy make you anemic.
TheVoidWhoStaresBack
I had a 77 day period with no explanation. I ended up needing a blood transfusion and 3 iron transfusions. Hemoglobin was at 6, iron at 4.
CoffinFullOfPudding
That happened to my wife. She had her period for 3 mos straight,made her anemic, turned out to be endometrial cancer (shes in remission now)
GenshiV
Bet that bloody sucked.
ItsAnonymoose
Haha I have a fear of blood. Not as bad as when I was a kid but it still makes me nauseous + dizzy occasionally
GenshiV
Well that's deeply, deeply unfortunate. You really got sold a bill of goods with this whole "regular menstruation" crap, eh?
EssSea
My favourite part of going to docs about the constant bleeding is when they just shrug and say "hormones"
bonessasan
Had a 41 or 42 day one once. Sucked.
HereonplanetSchmelephant
Dude I used to take the mini pill and it fucked me up like this, like month long periods/periods every two weeks. I switched to IUD
nomatterwhathappensimstilllost
Go to the gynecologist before you collapse due to severe anemia. If this is a regular event you should be given some meds to prevent.
imabigasstree
Period "blood" is only like 16 tsp per 7 days. 20 days is less blood loss than donating blood, by a LOT.
misstwosense
That varies greatly between people, and you also don’t need to put blood in scare quotes.
imabigasstree
Its in quotes because most of what comes out down there isn't blood. It's tissue and puss.
1337firewife
Pus? I have never had pus in my period. Ever. Blood and tissue sure, but never pus.
imabigasstree
Bc its so easy to tell whats blood and whats puss i. A homogenous mixture. /s -seriously just google it.
ivyhelium
Seconded^ my mom had a long period and when she finally went in her blood pressure was so low, the nurse was surprised she was even standing
Directionless
A daily iron supplement is my best friend starting the day before my period is supposed to begin. Even then I still get light headed.
nosaucesbutapplesauces
This. This happened to my mom on her 30s. Heavy Flo led to anemia, it was horrible to watch, probably worse to bear.
Mayyybe
I had this, many trips to the hospital for blood transfusions, Iron transfusions… it was hell
SerenePrincess013
Mine never got to needing blood transfusions, but every 4-6 months, I need to get my iron pills refilled, bc I have a bad one. I've got>
SerenePrincess013
An IUD to help control the bleeding, bc they won't take the whole thing out until after menopause. I still get horrid cramps & end up>
SerenePrincess013
Having fainting spells every so often. But all my blood work checks out normal, so nothing is wrong with me, right?! ?
Manuforti
Unsolicited info- if you don't want/already have kids they can induce menopause with a 3 monthly injection. Like depo provera but stronger..
Mayyybe
I am so sorry you’re going through this, really I am…. If you can seek out a different OBGYN, make them listen to you!!!
Mayyybe
Oh honey…. This was my life for over a decade, year after year of tests and it all came back in normal range :’( For me it got so bad
NotmyUsername2000
They said nothing of the flow. Periods can be "spotting" or mild flow. Anemia is only a concern if you HEAVILY bleeding constantly. Lol
PrincessNakedMoleRat
Ha! Like doctors GAF. I bled heavily for 3 months straight, but they'd go, "Oh, you had a baby a year ago? This is normal." NO IT'S NOT.
NotmyUsername2000
I hate doctors.
TheVoidListens
Exactly this. I had mine for 2 months. It was very minimal spotting but it was still there
Purresteddevelopment
Not necessarily, if the person already has a low iron count
MaggieB12
Daughter had same issue. Turns out she wasn’t ovulating… took one 200 mg ibuprofen morning and night and it stopped in two days.
shimmerkitten
I'm not certain how ibuprofen brings on ovulation. Can you explain further?
nomatterwhathappensimstilllost
NSAIDs- first choice for menorrhagia. Google it.They are best for PMS as well. Benefits outweigh the side effects on comparison 2 other meds
nomatterwhathappensimstilllost
Oh sorry, my bad. It would not bring about ovulation but would reduce the bleeding and other issues experienced in that period
shimmerkitten
Ah, thank you for the further detail ??
t3black
Men, get a reversible vasectomy. Men, Women will flock to you. Nothing changes but you can’t produce sperm. Ejaculate still happens. Win/win
dovahpigeon
BC isn’t always used just for protection. Some ladies just take bc to have periods, absent periods increase cancer risk + other conditions
smellslikeflowers
The sexiest thing a man ever said to me was "I've had a vasectomy."
AnotherWretch
Fuck yes.
AnneMakesMistakes
Honestly, just eat her out and let her peg you. A win win really. Both parties orgasm, relatively safe.
punchin83
My wife would have a lot of issues if other women started flocking to me.
nevernoped
They are reversible but the longer you leave it the less chance it will reverse, it’s also crazy expensive to reverse
anicyril
Unfortunately, since there are a handful of assholes out there who lie about having done this so they don't have to wear a condom 1/2
anicyril
it's safest for a woman to keep handling her own birth control until she's in a committed relationship. 2/2
bngd
That’s what I did. No glove no love.
angryregistrar
Man, insist on a condom anyway, it isn't always about swimmers but what diseases he might be harboring.
Jackalwolf
Wtf is that a thing for real? Stay strong op, Khorne cares not from where the blood flows.
lsybarra
Dammitcyril
Blood for the Blood God. Skulls for the Skull Throne. Period Blood for the Shrimp Cocktails.
BackSurgeryLimp
Fuck I think i just hee-haw'd
LoveTheShiningWire
Been on my period for 3 months straight. Ovarian cysts. Getting a hysterectomy end of this month. Can’t fucking wait. Fuck periods.
ilasid
Don’t know how old you are, but I had a uterine ablation and it worked wonders.
LoveTheShiningWire
I am 33. We figured the hysterectomy is best because lady cancer runs in my family. Should help solve a number of things for me.
TheVoidListens
Happened when I was on the 3month BC. Missed a day and boom. Period for 2 months.
ItsAnonymoose
Lol yes. BC can stop periods or make you have them for months. It's a gamble, changes person to person so you never know what you'll get.
PieceOfCake1
My longest was 26 days ;-; stay strong op! Still less trouble than a baby!
MPatt08
Still, unless you just started a new one, it's not something that should happen.
Geezreally
I got permanent gastro problems.
SeriousSeamstress
I've heard the hormone iud's are great. I would suggest avoiding the copper if your periods are already heavy. Hang in there.
brachigirl
I got my hormonal IUD 3 years ago and haven't had a period since. Best thing that ever happened to me
SeriousSeamstress
I got a copper one. The no hormone part is great but the periods have been pretty bad. Slowly improving though... I hope.
Kehy
I have an arm implant, and while I love it, it does sometimes cause period issues... which, to be fair, I also had before
Unbelievabun
Right there with you.
SeriousSeamstress
Getting that sounds less painful than the iud. -_- that was not a fun day.
Kehy
Tiny poke from numbing injection, and the person doing it wisely kept me distracted. Just don't look at the actual tool
aifeloadawildmoss
Endometriosis?
DroppingTrains
Seconded
DoctorDoctorG
No
aifeloadawildmoss
Well that's interesting because I have endometriosis and that is one of the major symptoms
angryregistrar
Don't argue with DoctorDoctorG, they are a double doctor and know what they're talking about with someone they've never even met!!
aifeloadawildmoss
Insanepixi
I have HEAVY periods, long lasting, no endometriosis. Docs haven't figured it out yet. I've had to get iron infusions. They low key suck.
aifeloadawildmoss
I'm so sorry, I hope they find the cause soon so you can heal without having to keep getting the infusions ?
Insanepixi
Same to you. Women's health care is still quite laughable. Damn you witch hunts!
bmorechicana
Ok…. So…. I’m in a similar boat and there is a chance your bleeding (lots of clots) maybe be increased by a recent vaccine you may have
NothingButNavy
I came here to say this. The vaccine fucked my period up hardcore.
ladybuglauren
Yeah mine have gotten more intense and my cramps feel like when I was in high school. I'm 35.
prettyfatkittycat
Came here to say this as well. My cycle is very predictable and I had THE worst time after my first vaccine.
Grylex
I've seen hundreds of stories like this. Caused by the vaccine. There are many more terrible stories of death and permanent injury. Avoid it
babydinosaur314
Omg. I thought it may have been a coincidence after my first shot, worst period of my life and it took a bit for it to work itself back out.
bmorechicana
Right- I bled violently for ten weeks and now My hysterectomy is Scheduled. 11/18/21
Grylex
It's way more common than people know, because most aren't even aware it was a possibility. Even the people administering the vaccine.
MrPeterCapaldi
Uhh, I'm no doctologist, but you might want to get that checked out.
bigeasy44
UmamiMama
It varies.. all the fucking time. I praise whoever designed period underwear. Saved me from so many murder scenes in the bed. (Yup, gross)
JessyRuBino
You may not be a doctologist, but you are THE Doctor. I’d say that’s better
MrPeterCapaldi
VBong
I had it for 6 months. Then a 3 month long one. They don't know why, doc said 'bodies be like that' stuck an ultrasound wand inside me too
NotmyUsername2000
Yeah doctorology is difficult to learn.
DrPhillipMahmoufWifarts
ItsAnonymoose
Doctor: "You're on BC? Yep that'll happen." Me: "You'd think after 4 years it'd be normal" Dr: "U can try the other pill with more hormones"
ItsTooHotInHere
Every try a copper IUD? I’ve had two of them- no hormones, and I’ve never had an ‘accident’ with it. Plus, can take it out any time.
missnik
Hey this was me last year. Get an intravaginal ultrasound just in case. However, mine was due to prolonged BC thinning walls of my uterus
missnik
Which is totally normal. If you can, take a break from the pill for 1-2 months and let the lining build back up.
VolcanoHerder
Same! 9 months with nothing then a normal period that turns into 2 months of spotting. Then nothing for 6 months. Then spotting for 4 weeks.
VolcanoHerder
But I'm on the arm implant and it's been way more than 4 years and it still hasn't normalized a bit.
fomite
Years on BCP erodes uterine lining = random ass bleeding. I do a week of estrogen pills to rebuild that lining back up every ~5 years.
HollyGoBiteMe
@ItsAnonymoose you really sound like you have endometriosis. The only way to diagnose is through laparoscopy. Check out Nancy's Nook on FB
EbuneezerSplewdge
Is "the other pill" a bebe?
ChaoticSquid
Take both and become an empowered period demon
IDimmadome
You may want to consider seeing a different doctor that isn't as immediately dismissive of this problem without investigating properly.
brattius
Find. Another. Doctor. This happened to me, turns out I had endometriosis and first stage ovarian cancer. Pelvic exams will not show this
Anuglierlucyliu
Wait wait HOW LONG was your period?
FenrirsDaughter
I got the Nexplanon implant, no period at all for four years now. Lowest doese of hormones you can get.
MrPeterCapaldi
Cool. As long as the medicalizers are popping green checkmarks, carry on.
LurkMasterP
I'm getting the impression that some healthatarians are better than others.
awildcharmander
I like all these words
Thegreenestthumb9
Exact conversation I've been having with my doc except I'm already onnthe highest dose, I'd been stuck with a period since April, which
Thegreenestthumb9
Thankfully ended last week. Maybe I'll get this whole month off. I'm seriously about to open up the convo with my doc about a
Thegreenestthumb9
Hysterectomy since I don't want biological kids. I hope your doc can figure your issue out so you don't have to be as drastic.
mako925
Have them scan for fibroid. Many miss this because they assume it's BC.
saltreplacement
IUD, IUD! Safe for you; safe for me! Our non-hormonal copper T, makes it choice for all who need!!
SkeksiLady
My copper IUD perforated my uterus and resulted in a bowel resection. Not entirely safe.
saltreplacement
Twas catchy (*rude drum solo), hopefully it ends up in a Google search or further note like yours.. so some folks feel cozy w/ researchin it
ThrowAwayAcct0000
Vasectomy. Best $50 and 30 minutes ever spent.
fembaht
Just got out of surgery today. Same thing happened to me. Go to an endometriosis specialist if you can. I was ignored for years and the…
fembaht
Docs just pushed BC. turns out i have endo, tilted uterus, uterine pylops, and a fallopian tube was closed. Theyre sending a sample to…
fembaht
Check for cancer just jn case. Ive lived in pain with heavy and sporadic periods. 100% go see a specialist.
NotmyUsername2000
This is on birth control? I get like 4 days and it's the shortest I've ever experienced in my entire life. It freaks me out.
LickFury
Go for an IUD, wife is much happier with it
Bobbbyyy
Yep, they're great
MichaeIScott
Yep, my wife loves hers. Copper, so no hormone impact
Fit2DERP
I love my Mirena. Didn't alter my periods much but it's nice not having to think about it.
Philme
Had an iud, had no period. It was absolutely great. Husband hated it bc he could feel it. Sorry if tmi.
Beanholio
The IUD itself is up past the cervix but an extraction wire is left within range. Wife's OB shortened the wire and it wasn't a problem after
itsthevoiceman
Big dick problems.
Spiderbutts
Just be mindful that if you haven't had kids, it is so painful to insert many women vomit or pass out. They don't sedate you for it.
ItsTooHotInHere
Now-a-days they dilate you (take a pill to dilate). It still pinches but it’s not nearly as bad (source: have had 2, one placed 10 yrs ago)
BermondseyRising
I had to stop the process. It was so ungodly painful I couldn't go through with it. Torture. Is really best for women who have had kids...
KvltDrummer
Dunno why the downvotes, it's true. When I got mine I almost blacked out from the pain (I have an abnormally small uterus) but so worth it.
arcenlapin
I can't use an IUD. The pain was permanent and it made everything 10x worse. Period for 2.5-3/4 weeks, cramps on level with contractions, >>
detrimentallampshades
I’ve only had to experience a moment of bee sting/pinching/soreness, some cramping, but anecdotally, the IUD isn’t bad for a lot of people 1
detrimentallampshades
Definitely beware of BC and the IUD, but also don’t be afraid that vomiting/pass out is imminent because you haven’t had kids 2
tripleAatyourservice
Second this. I have PCOS and endometriosis. It’s been the only thing to make me feel normal
Brockvegas
Hey that’s why I got it too. PCOS sucks ass. I know your struggle, Sista ❤️
707welshgirl101
I'm right there with you ladies. At this point my only saving grace is the hysterectomy that's in my future...gotta wait for the $$$ thought
Brockvegas
Can confirm. Had one for 5 years, name started with M. Zero periods after first few months. Was wonderful! Highly recommend ????
Vesane
Mirena
ArciePanda
I got the arm implant. Its been great. Hardly any periods, and then it's only light spotting.
semifancy
Double confirm
ryechiss
Lady! Try yourself an IUD. That sum Bull shit
fabutronic
It's the best option in terms of contraceptive, I had the copper for 5 years and liked it alot more than being on the pill.
pastyorplastic
I have Mirena which is overall great, except I'm one of the rare women whose periods not only didn't stop, but tripled in length. (cont'd)
pastyorplastic
The blessing is that my periods are very light. I only ever need light tampons, sometimes it's not even enough for a tampon. The curse is
pastyorplastic
that my periods vary from 12-20 days a month. Have gotten it checked multiple times with gyno, all good. Just a rarity for most women. GL!
ItsAnonymoose
I was thinking about it. It's good for lots of ppl but I've had ppl tell me it's the worst pain in their life. Also migration of an IUD to
GaelicandUnpronounceable
I bled for 6 weeks before having a coil put in, it’s great. There’s horror stories with all contraceptives, just got to find the one 1/2
GaelicandUnpronounceable
That’s right for you 2/2
HyenasAreFelines
NGL, its not great going in. My OBGYN had me take ibuprofen before my second IUD's insertion (first one wiggled down) and that helped.
doingmybest
I got the nexplanon implant and that's been AMAZING. The pill used to make me sick all the time, but haven't had issues at all with this
Amalala
Seconding the Mirena, after the first couple of months zero periods, my sis had the copper and had to get it removed because of pain/clots.
HelpfulCorn
I've had 3 placed. Only hurt for a few hours after. No periods.
ItsAnonymoose
the pelvic and abdominal cavity or neighbouring organs may result in several complications, even infertility. It's rare of course but,
ItsAnonymoose
still enough of a deterrent for me to not want it at the moment. Also I'm not too into having a foreign object in me. That's what she said.
ImguritisIsNotCureable
Theres always the arm implant. Good for years, easy to remove. You can always feel it & know its in position.
butmysmilestillstayson
Got my 1st IUD a month ago, the insertion wasn't that bad. It was like a bad period for a week and light spotting since. Highly recommend
gloriaxstanley
Personally I have an IUD and love it, getting it was...not fun...I had basically a 2 week period after and when you get it they force /1
gloriaxstanley
Dialation, so you basically get like instantly flushed and feel like you are sick, then after your vagina will contract and cramps because/2
PrincessPeanutButtercup
IUD didn’t work for me, but switched to Annovera and it’s been great! It was an insurance fight because it’s new, but worth it.
BatmanDeadpoolSlenderMan
It is the worst pain in your life but it did hell me stop bleeding through my clothes. Took six months not to feel bad cramping though.
rorozozo
@op I had issues w/ anything that had additional hormones. Months of bleeding. Copper IUD did the trick. 7 yrs = 0 babies, 0 complications.
rorozozo
@op And depending on if you’ve had pregnancy. 1st IUD was uncomfortable but brief pain. 2nd (after baby) was uncomfortable but no pain.
totesmymoutainlopes
I still bled on iud, try phexxi! It’s new but god it’s been the best thing I’ve tried out of 7 types of BC.
livelikeyougiveadamn
I had similar issues with bc pills. I've had the nexplanon implant for a few years now and love it! The implant part is weird but you don't
livelikeyougiveadamn
Even notice it after a week or two. My sisters have iuds and love them too. All very effective and safe!
DriveByPianist
Well, at least you're not pregnant?
ItsAnonymoose
Did you know a pregnancy symptom is also bleeding? You're never not maybe pregnant.
saltreplacement
This ?
NotmyUsername2000
Oh god what a horrifying thought.
Arbitrarynamehere
Imagine living in Texas
CommonRazorKyleWhite1000AnalGirlCornQueen
Thats why i stick to anal sex
0plus1plus0
Yeah... Abnormal period is one of the tale tale signs
isthisusernamealreadychosen
Telltale*
0plus1plus0
Thanks
DriveByPianist
Tail tale is how we got here in the first place
DefinitelyNotMadeOfBees
...oh no am I pregnant?? I'm a man but...how can I be sure?
q2grapple
Go pee on a stick
Vamp13
Pregnancy tests tend to pop positive for males since we have higher hormone levels they check for.
DefinitelyNotMadeOfBees
Ok, there are some trees on my street. Brb.
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
.
CharlesOffdensen
Taxicat
If it comes back positive, get checked out for testicular cancer. No joke.