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Abnormal Bleeding !

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
New York, NY

Hello Everyone!

Has anyone else experienced prolonged bleeding while having PCOS?? I’ve had this “period” since December 2017 and was recently put on birth control to stop the bleeding due to becoming anemic. I’ve had a Pap smear and it came back “normal”. Is there something out there (besides birth control) I can take to stop this issue?

Thank you,
Monica

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A myPCOSteam Member

The longest periode n my fiancé remember me having was about a month and it was making my depression worse than it usually is as I'm on medication for my depression, but I was diagnosed with… read more

Excessive Hair And Dark Patches Management (without Breaking The Bank )

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
New York, NY

i start to shave before i was even diagnosed,i was about 14 or 15 when i started to shave id like other alternatives cause its havoc on my skin, need something affordable too

A myPCOSteam Member

Hi @A myPCOSteam Member, What was the name of the device at ULTA? The website blocked the link.

How Can I Start My Periods Naturally?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
Shelbyville, TN

I have not had a period since 2013 or 2014 so my doctor gave me until next month (June) to lose weight to jumpstart them or she was going to put me on birth control.. I’m against birth control as i have been on it previously and had really bad side effects to it. However I will also be having another ultrasound due to lack of periods. This is very depressing and stressful noone in my life understand me so its hard to express how i feel.

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A myPCOSteam Member

Try bioidentical hormones. They can be easier to control the dose. That's what I switched to. It's starting to work.

Hi🙂 I'm Currently On Birth Control Pills But I Hate How They Make Me Feel! Any Advice On An Alternative Or How To Get Off It? Thanks!

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
Rustenburg, ZA

I hate the side effects of the birth control pills especially now that it's warming up, my veins swell horribly! I would really appreciate the advice

A myPCOSteam Member

I couldn't agree more!!
At my next doctors appointment I'm definitely going to talk to her about going natural

Does Birth Control Really Help?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
Buffalo, NY

Does birth control really help regulate periods? I know that it helps regulate the shedding of your lining, but how can it help regulate your ovulation? I've always been confused about this as birth control stops ovulation. If it's not going to help me much I'd like to just get off the pill and try other methods. Any advice or insight would be helpful!!

A myPCOSteam Member

If you are not ovulating correctly and instead produce follicular cysts like I do, suppressing ovulation with birth control, helps clear up the existing cysts and reduce your chances of getting new… read more

Did Anyone Else Stop Getting Their Periods All Together? Do You Use Birth Control To Initiate A Period? Curious About Options. Thanks!

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­

This happened to me in high school. The gynecologist told me "this happens to girls your age".

A myPCOSteam Member

Yes, mine stopped for a year and I had to see my GYN to prescribe medications to initiate a period and then brith control to continue periods

Does Anyone Else Have Periods Thag Last For 19 Days Plus?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­

I have been on my period for 19 days and its not easing up........

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A myPCOSteam Member

Hi I tried the inositol tablets and at first tgey worked for me but after a few months they stopped working but i would give it a try for sure

Combination Birth Control Pills Experience

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
Slovakia

Hi, I'm new here and I would love to hear your own experience with taking birth control to treat the symptoms of PCOS. (How long it took for you to notice some symptoms release, what symptoms were treated, do you like treating PCOS symptoms with combination birth control, etc.) I was diagnosed with PCOS two weeks ago and me and my doctor agreed on taking combination birth control (Daylette). Thank you very much.

A myPCOSteam Member

I'm taking sprintec. After taking most of the white pills my cycle became regular. I taking birth control off and on for years to have my cycles come on. I'm currently taking birth control to regulate… read more

Does Anyone Else Having Constant Spotting But No Period?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
Northampton, MA

I was diagnosed with PCOS and mild endometriosis in 2022. My periods have been irregular for a while now, I think it’s been around 3 months since my last period. However, for the last 4 weeks, I have spotted every day (red blood upon wiping, not enough to fill a pad) anyone else in a similar situation?

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Hi Claire! Thank you for sharing. I also had a similar experience before I started the birth control pill. Long story short, I had irregular periods my whole life but never spotting, then I started… read more

What Kind Of Birth Control Should I Ask To Try?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­
Edinboro, PA

I was diagnosed with PCOS about three years ago, and Ive been seeing an endocrinologist about every three months since. Im 23 and only now going to a gynecologist because it scares me (both the vulnerability of it and the PCOS issues). I have pretty painful periods that I want to try to manage better with birth control, but I dont know what to get. I've been doing research and I like the idea of either an implant or a hormonal IUD, but I wanted to ask for the experience of others with PCOS… read more

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Have you ever had day 3 labs drawn to determine if you have low progesterone or high estrogen? You can ask your endo! Those labs give so much insight that’s much more accurate than labs drawn on any… read more