tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post3276229825154406508..comments2023-06-11T08:00:23.276-07:00Comments on From Infertility to 2 Amazing Little Boys, This is My Life.: AF needs to give me a break!!Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02700381836723709672noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-8909800653448380882011-02-07T11:09:36.352-08:002011-02-07T11:09:36.352-08:00@Lynn, oops, yes I forgot Mirena was an IUD. This...@Lynn, oops, yes I forgot Mirena was an IUD. This is the first I heard about the correlation of low p4, interesting stuff:)<br /><br />@Monique, I think Shel had that same issue if I can remember right on her YT videos but she was able to straighten it out with Metformin and conceive baby Eden. Funny how at this age and time in our life we want a normal period! Not too often but not too far apart:(<br /><br />@Nicole, the Nuvaring gave me an infection so I had to stop it after about 3 weeks. I got an infection to when I took the progesterone suppositories when I conceived even when I switched to the natural ones a pharmacist made me...so apparently my body does not like those "situations".Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700381836723709672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-71566024384855190052011-02-07T04:41:36.627-08:002011-02-07T04:41:36.627-08:00I had the same issue, but I bled for over 6 weeks ...I had the same issue, but I bled for over 6 weeks on Loestrin. My doctor said it was normal, but at my insistence took me off the pill and put me on Nuvaring. The bleeding stopped soon after I started it. Might be something to consider...plus you don't have to remember to take those pills!Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-66441649924666424252011-02-06T14:56:07.426-08:002011-02-06T14:56:07.426-08:00Stupid PCOS.....I haven't had my period since ...Stupid PCOS.....I haven't had my period since I went off the pill in July :(Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158892744906711223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-41934176837556344642011-02-05T20:39:26.516-08:002011-02-05T20:39:26.516-08:00I'm sure Mirena IUD works because it's pro...I'm sure Mirena IUD works because it's progestogen-only, however, that's not practical for someone who will be TTC soon. :/ <br /><br />Also, sadly a lot of doctors will not recommend an OTC remedy such as NPC (natural prog cream) which is exactly what women with PCOS need if they are having anovulatory cycles (no corpus luteum means no progesterone which results in too much estrogen). The best thing will probably be the progestogen-only pill Cerazette. Please mention this to your doctor. I am seriously surprised at the number of doctors who do not make the correlation of low p4 with PCOS patients. Sorry you're going through this and I hope you find a solution soon. ;)Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-60646699114141657532011-02-05T13:35:00.179-08:002011-02-05T13:35:00.179-08:00Multivitamin? oops, I know Lynn, I should totally...Multivitamin? oops, I know Lynn, I should totally be taking one...I'll start today:) Thanks for the explanation, so interesting! Natalya, I'm glad to know you found a pill that didn't make you bleed, I'm tempted to call my doctor and see if I should switch.<br /><br />Annie and Susie, I posted a response yesterday and it must have not actually posted?!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700381836723709672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-22294384840830402372011-02-05T08:15:25.595-08:002011-02-05T08:15:25.595-08:00Brandi, I went to a few doctors before one finally...Brandi, I went to a few doctors before one finally explained it to me. In PCOS, since we don't ov we don't produce enough progesterone to counter the estrogen. This estrogen dominant environment causes the uterine lining to continue building and sloughing off. My doctor would give me PIO injections (I know you've been there before...ouch). You can also take a mini pill or use a progesterone cream which is what I used to avoid the injections.<br />Amazon sells a great one: http://www.amazon.com/Emerita-Pro-Gest-Natural-Progesterone-Paraben-Free/dp/B000IMQE5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296922150&sr=8-1<br /><br />I know you probably already know this, but be sure that your multi-vitamin has plenty of iron or ask your doctor for Chromagen Forte which is awesome for anemia. Also, taking ibuprofen will help slow the bleeding slightly.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-22540609339081419002011-02-05T07:31:23.045-08:002011-02-05T07:31:23.045-08:00That happens to me, the only BC I've had that ...That happens to me, the only BC I've had that I never bled on was the Mirena. Always bled on the pill and Depo Shot. I hope it gets better for you soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-87809049799468279062011-02-04T20:02:04.295-08:002011-02-04T20:02:04.295-08:00Brandi- that is what lead me to my PCOS diagnosis....Brandi- that is what lead me to my PCOS diagnosis. I missed a period for 60 days, then when I got it- I couldnt stop. I want to say for like 70 days straight. Everytime I would call, they would say it was "normal" umm...how is that normal? they said my uterus was extra thick from not having AF for so long, that everytime I got stressed, worked out, had sex, or changed something about my diet- i would start bleeding. REALLY? But my ultrasound showed that my lining was perfect thickness for a baby- not too thin, not too thick? I felt so dumb because everytime I would call and tell the phone nurse at my OB's office what was going on, they would say, as long as it isnt bright red for all those days straight, it is your body and we cant really stop it. 3 appointments later....the OBGYN said i prob. had PCOS and my weight gain along with the other (stress, working out, and sex) was making me bleed (so more hormonal than physical). The only "treatment" was BC or pregnancy. Well, since my husband and I dont believe in BC, then we obviously had and WANTED, pregnancy. Thus- now I am on metformin. It still hasnt helped yet-- I am now down to AF every two weeks. 1 week on, 2 weeks off, etc etc since Jan-- so im on now, for the third time since the beg of 2011. My follow up is MArch 25, by then I am supposed to have dropped weight and level my cycles out....but who knows. <br /><br />According to my OB it is very "normal" too. And, well- I just dont see how...and i really would rather not have another trans-v ultra sound (yuck). <br /><br />Sorry this is happening, maybe it is your new healthy diet change/BC???Annie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680626381776832190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006649500326109834.post-81199431319750766862011-02-04T18:14:44.640-08:002011-02-04T18:14:44.640-08:00I haven't heard of it for that long straight. ...I haven't heard of it for that long straight. I know its normal to have spotting throughout. Sounds like you've tried a different pill and its still happening. Gosh, maybe call and ask an advice nurse since the doc syas just stop taking itShabby Chic Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138269858629786814noreply@blogger.com