Has anyone had menstrual problems w/Prevacid?
87525
I was only on Prevacid for a short time frome (about 3 months), but I missed mine 2 out of the 3 months.  I would call the doctor though and see what they have to say.  You may also want to take a pregnancy test if there is any chance at all you may be missing it for that reason.  In that case they may put you on another med in its place (rantidine is what they put me on while I was pregnant).  Don't lose any sleep over it, but still call and have it checked out to put your mind at ease.  Good luck and take care!
545134
If you go to the link below it has side effects...and it also has a free month coupon to bring to the pharmacy...One of my friends' friend got pregnant with the nuvaring though. It happens with any BC though.
691286
I used VCF up until recently, but I think I may be pregnant!\n\nUse it in conjunction with another birth control method, such as condoms, a diaphram, or withdrawl for best results!
880555
I used it and I loved it! It was so easy to use and I had none of the usual period side effects. No breast tenderness, no cramps, no back ache etc. I also had much shorter and lighter periods. My only complaint, and I guess this could be said for all birth control since it regulates your hormone levels, is that my sex drive was pretty much destroyed. My friend uses it also and has the same complaint. Good luck!
586072
I was on this pill for 1 year.  I had problems the 1st 3 months with spotting, & almost switched when it stopped. I had horrible mood swings & gained weight(it came off with exercise though) The mood swings were the worst though. Then in March I started bleeding again so I got switchd to Ortho Novum which is awesome (except for a few headaches). The thing is, every woman is different so pills affect everyone differently. You just have to try them until you find the right one.  And you are going to have some symptoms with any kind of pill.  There is a good website called www.askapatient.com that you can enter in any drug & read reviews from people that have taken it.
641026
Was this just last month? And did you get periods before you started taking it? And If you were sexually active in that one month have you taken a pregnancy test? One month usually doesn't do the trick for protecting yourself from pregnancy...Good luck.
1087320
I was on it years ago, and i NEVER had periods.  I can't remember why i got off it.  But i tried other things and eventually went back to Provera thinking I would have the same experience.  Unfortunately my second time on it, I had periods that lasted for 2 weeks... and a lot of break through bleeding in between!  I got off it again.  Now I'm on Seasonalle and I only have a period 4 times per year. I love it!!
766894
I was on the pill Yaz or Yasmin for about six months, and I noticed some pretty drastic changes. In the first place, I noticed that my cramps became much less intense and have continued to stay that way even eight months after I came off the pill. But while I was on the pill, I noticed that I was bleeding large clumps, not the usual flow that I normally have (sorry to be gross). I also noticed that I tended to be a bit grouchier as a result of some extra PMS. So it was a kind of trade-off: virtually no cramps and decreased acne, but I grouched at everyone within five feet of me. Yasmin was probably the best pill I've been on and I highly recommend it if you are considering it. Good luck!
970583
eww, the ring just grosses me out.  if its already been that much of a problem, then do the pill.  i take ortho cyclen and havnt had any problems. good luck
1183274
i used to have those period pains before, but now that i have changed my lifestyle i'm doing better.\ni exercise regularly and drink a lot of water, i don't know if it will work for you but it worked for me.\ndon't drink midol!!! this dug has side effects(or worse) .
493868
I lost it once. But I told her right away. It was horriable. We had to go to the doctor to get it out. It was to far in. She was soo embarrased. She told me later she was worried about being prgnant because it leaked and was coming out. It was the worst 3 weeks of my life waiting for her period.
299824
For any of you on the shot you need to worry about bone loss!  That also goes for other progesterone only birth control such as depoprovera.  TAKE YOUR VITAMIN D and DRINK MILK OR TAKE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS!!  Also, it would be wise to look at other birth control methods besides the shot after 2 years...i get this straight from my pharmacist sister in law.\n\nWhat you describe is called DUB...or Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.  It is the nuber one complained of symptom of chemical contraceptives in general.  You do need to contact your physician about it to rule out other modalitiels and seqella but for now, you're just fine :)
1157747
I know from experience. Trial drugs do NOT work. I was placed on several medications. I have lived with the condition 16 years ...mine started at puberty. I was 13. Sometimes, excessive sweating, cramping, bleeding and lack of bleeding. irregular cycles, fatigue..all are part of this...I only know of one thing that relieved SOME of the syptoms...the PILL...thats it...trust me I was on many trials medications...don't do it!!!
705217
I believe you're referring to the contraceptive injection? I didn't experience pain with it, but I bled nonstop for a good three months before I decided my body just wasn't going to get used to the change in hormones. I was given the pill to stop the bleeding, but it's not a long term solution. Better to change to the pill or some other contraception altogether.\n\nI'm not exactly sure why some women react like we did, but what's happening is the uterine lining is collapsing as fast as it's being built up. I've been told I have a pretty high testosterone level, which (and this is where I'm piecing things together, so don't quote me) may be why hormone-based contraceptives that don't contain oestrogen don't work so well for me.\n\nAll I can advise is switching contraceptives. As for having someone to talk to, my e-mail's open.
826824
I have it.  I love it.  I had no pain getting mine.  I have no PMS or painful heavy periods anymore.  It was well worth it.
945907
I'm on my second Mirena (they have to be replaced every 4-5 years), and I really like it.  The first months involved sporadic bleeding, but nothing excessive, and now I don't get periods...just spotting for 1-2 days a month.  I must admit that my skin has changed a little since I've had it though, I get blackheads and have unwanted facial hair that I didn't before, but that may be due to aging.\nHowever, I've just been diagnosed with a rather large ovarian cyst and from what I've read, the Mirena may have something to do with that (augments your chances of developing a cyst by 3).\n\nI have one friend who has one and likes it and has a story similar to mine, but from what I've heard, it is one of those 'love it or hate it' things.
399034
I've been on it for over a year so far.  I get a lot of spotting, although that is getting less.  Also, my periods have been a lot heavier.  But other than that, it's great.  A little spotting is much better than a full period each month.