Im 24 and sometimes I need to stay home from work due to womens troubles, I hate Birth control>? help?
548671
Killer cramps and GI disturbances are signs of Endometriosis.  Pain and symptoms such as those you describe are never normal and are the body's way of telling you something is wrong.  The pill can be helpful, but it's not your only choice for treatment.  The important thing is to get diagnosed.  Determining the underlying cause will help you get effective treatment, whether it turns out to be Endometriosis or something else.  Talk to your GYN and also visit www.endocenter.org; the ERC has a fact sheet dealing with Endo in the lesbian community.  Good luck to you.
207587
There is a birth control injection that you can get where you only have a periond a few times a year. Some people can tolerate it, some cant. But it does work. Ask your gyn about it.
533352
i have friends who are 19 or 20 who also had that problem some didnt even have it stop at all.  Their doctors put them on birth control as your period comes only once a month so that you can live a normal life.
1165096
My suggestion is the same as the others. The only thing I want to add is if you think you could be pregnant, take a test. And schedule an appointment asap so you can get on a birth control pill to help you regulate your cycle.
522754
You need to use birth control.
883040
Oh, honestly, I get so sick when I hear about doctors disregarding severe menstrual pain with "You need to go on birth control."\n\nBirth control helps a LOT of women, and I wouldn't necessarily give up on it (unless you are trying to get pregnant, obviously) but it is not a universal cure for what ails you.  It conceals your symptoms... it does not treat the underlying issue.\n\nUnless you have a diagnosis for why your periods are so difficult (Endometriosis, PID, Ovarian Cysts, Fibroids... lots of options, and it's not possible to diagnose over the web) then your doctor should not be just dismissing your problems with "birth control" as if that is the only cure.  What you need to do is to see a new physician who respects you.
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YOUR ON SOME KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL PILL BUT YOUR QUESTION IS A LITTLE VAGUE.... IF YOUR WORRIED CAUSE YOU HAVE NT STARTED YOUR PERIOD, I DIDN'T START TILL I WAS 16 SO SOME PEOPLE NEED A LITTLE MORE TIME!
976135
Hi, I can relate to your problem I also started my period at 15 and it has been irregular since, like you mentioned. Now I am 32 years old still trying to regulate my periods, because of my irregular periods I am having trouble getting pregnant. Now my doctor place me on  birth control to regulale it. please ask questions seek help fast before it's too late or like me at 32 still trying.
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unfortunetly i totally disagre on birth control all together i was avid on using it for years and when i was 24 i had a stroke from birth control it a very abnormal thing to do to your body so if you must use something try a diaphram and a condom for extra protestion if that doesnt work for you or just not comfortable talk to your doctor about a very very very low dose pill you can take all in all just dont use the stuff its not safe for anyone
906085
First of all, quit panicking.  The stress you mentioned you're under is the likely cause.  My "monthly" has never been regular--except when I was on the pill.  \n\nWhy?  Some women, especially those who are very skinny or quite overweight tend to have more irregular cycles.  You add stress to the mix, and your hormones can get all out of whack.\n\nTwo things you need to do.  First, begin an exercise program.  This will help reduce stress, even if you don't fall into the overweight category.  Next, find a planned parenthood or other women's health clinic. Often they don't require insurance and will work with you on payments, and usually have a sliding fee depending on income.  You can talk with someone about what you should do.  I'm not a doctor, but I recommend the Pill.  It helps to regulate your cycle, and as I mentioned before, the only in my life I've ever been regular was when I was on the Pill.\n\nGood luck.
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I am having the same exact problem, and am looking into Ortho Tricyclen-Lo, and other low hormone alternatives.  Because I was prescribed birth control specifically to regulate my periods, I don't really have the option of getting off it.\n\nIf you decide to get off of it altogether, VCF (Vaginal Contraceptive Film), is not messy and is effective in preventing pregnancy.  I highly recommend it.
801259
usually, advil or tylonel or other over the counter pain releivers can help. try a heating pad or curling up in a ball. if the cramps are sooo bad that you have to stay home from work/school more than twice a month, go see a doctor. you could have some other problem.
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no nothing is wrong with you, i've had that problem, and as simple as it could be, it could be bad, so sry to say sweetie, but go to the doc, hes going to send you to a obgyn, and she will probably put you on the pill, and TRUST me, it helps like you have no idea, so dont worry about it, its normal, teehee
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lara u sound like a very mature person and u already said that ur parents know about u taking birth control pills so i don't see any reason for u to not go and see a normal doctor. but u are still under ur parents decisions .so all u have to do is let ur parents know about how u feel about ur pediatrician not being capable of dealing whit u .and what else? u have to accept whatever they chose. don't forget they are ur parents and they want the best for u.
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Talk to a doctor ASAP about the possible pregnancy, the stress, and what pills could be ideal for you.\n\n\nFor now, diet pills and stress can mess with your period, even if you are ALWAYS normal.. \n\nI know no one wants to hear this, but you may want to quit the pills. If you are having issues with your health as a result of them, do you really want to keep taking them?\nAt least consider switching diet pills. They are not all the same, many of them will effect people differently.  Go to GNC (or some similar store) and talk to a clerk. Tell them what you took and the effects it had on you and see what they recommend.\n\nALSO, remember you could still be pregnant. \nDepending on the type of tests you took you could be pregnant, and the right hormones are not being looked for.
1075345
Yes, this is fairly common, although some people have the opposite effect.  You could try a different pill.  Everyone reacts differently to every pill.  There's one out there that works for you; it just might take a few tries to find it.
774766
I would talk to a doctor, he may have something that he can give you to regulate you.\nYou should only be having a period approximately every 28 days.