Every woman is different. What works for one, cannot be guaranteed to work for another. Any story you get will be purely anecdotal. However I'm happy to comment.
I went on BC when I was about 18 because my periods were absent. I would 2 or 3 a year and they weren't terrible. I had normal cramps and average blood flow. The doctors just felt it would make life easier if I was regular. I went through about a dozen different pills and never found one that worked well.
The worst was the one that made me allergic to the sun. That was just plain stupid. they did make me regular and I only ever had mild cramping. However I often got migraines and would also have horrible mood swings. I hated the way it made me feel. Sure, the period itself wasn't a problem, but it made me hate life in general. And that's not me. I love life.
Eventually I went off of them to see what my body would do when left to its own devices. It took a while to adjust but I was done with putting extra hormones in my body. I also changed my diet and lifestyle in general and you know what. My period became regular.
So here are some tips on treating problem periods without pharmaceuticals.
Cut out processed foods, especially ones that contain soy. Soy can disrupt your hormone levels. In some cases in may help. However, as a society, we consume way too much soy cutting it out is a good place to start. Do you carry extra weight? If you do, losing 10% of your body weight will help your hormone levels adjust to a healthy balance. Same is true if you are underweight. Your diet is important. And please stop eating meat and/or dairy that are produced by injecting the animal with extra hormones. That does the body no favors. The food you consume gives you the energy to complete necessary biological functions, like sloughing off your uterine lining every 28 days or so. There are also herbs that can help. Like blue cohosh, if you have cramps, this herb will help cause uterine contractions and make the whole process more efficient. Often taken in combination with other herbs.
My favorite herb is red raspberry leaf. It is wonderful. It is believed to help strengthen the uterus as well as the pelvic muscles. And is rich in vitamins that help keep your lady bits functioning smoothly.
And get a blood test. You may be deficient in something. The whole body works together like a well oiled machine.
And honestly, I don't care what your reasons are for using BC. But there are always alternatives.
Ladies, your birth control experience?
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Every woman is different. What works for one, cannot be guaranteed to work for another. Any story you get will be purely anecdotal. However I'm happy to comment.
I went on BC when I was about 18 because my periods were absent. I would 2 or 3 a year and they weren't terrible. I had normal cramps and average blood flow. The doctors just felt it would make life easier if I was regular. I went through about a dozen different pills and never found one that worked well.
The worst was the one that made me allergic to the sun. That was just plain stupid. they did make me regular and I only ever had mild cramping. However I often got migraines and would also have horrible mood swings. I hated the way it made me feel. Sure, the period itself wasn't a problem, but it made me hate life in general. And that's not me. I love life.
Eventually I went off of them to see what my body would do when left to its own devices. It took a while to adjust but I was done with putting extra hormones in my body. I also changed my diet and lifestyle in general and you know what. My period became regular.
So here are some tips on treating problem periods without pharmaceuticals.
Cut out processed foods, especially ones that contain soy. Soy can disrupt your hormone levels. In some cases in may help. However, as a society, we consume way too much soy cutting it out is a good place to start. Do you carry extra weight? If you do, losing 10% of your body weight will help your hormone levels adjust to a healthy balance. Same is true if you are underweight. Your diet is important. And please stop eating meat and/or dairy that are produced by injecting the animal with extra hormones. That does the body no favors. The food you consume gives you the energy to complete necessary biological functions, like sloughing off your uterine lining every 28 days or so. There are also herbs that can help. Like blue cohosh, if you have cramps, this herb will help cause uterine contractions and make the whole process more efficient. Often taken in combination with other herbs.
My favorite herb is red raspberry leaf. It is wonderful. It is believed to help strengthen the uterus as well as the pelvic muscles. And is rich in vitamins that help keep your lady bits functioning smoothly.
And get a blood test. You may be deficient in something. The whole body works together like a well oiled machine.
And honestly, I don't care what your reasons are for using BC. But there are always alternatives.