Heavy periods (and painful) since birth.

[pamelat]

DD now 8 months old.

Birth was not overly traumatic, she was back to back and had to have an epidural but no stitches etc. I felt ok within days.

Periods came back when DD was 5 months old (and I had cut down on breast feeding).

Since then they have been about every 2 weeks, very heavy and painful (mainly where the epidural was)

I went to the GP initially and she changed my pill back to Mercillon (and I stopped breast feeding) but they are still as bad/frequent.

I also feel quite sick and dizzy when they arrive.

Is this just something to accept as part of life?

[squeaver]

I had very heavy, painful periods after having dd (she was a csection). Went back on the pill for a while but GP didn't want me to stay on it because of my age (yes I am old).

I also saw a consultant and was assured that this is quite common after a pregnancy (nothing to do with the birth). Anyway I now have the Mirena coil. Not planning to have any more dcs so it's great for long-term contraception and I have no periods at all.

I think you should go back to your doctor and see what other options are available to cope with it. You certainly shouldn't have to put up with it.

[VeniVidiVickiQV]

No, dont accept it. Go back to the GP and get a referral to a gynaecologist.

[pamelat]

Thank you.

I am keen to get pregnant again soon (within the next 6 months) will ask about the coil or some other options.

Will go back and see a female GP. Know its a bit childish but always prefer to talk to a woman about these things.