To think no, contraceptive pills aren't the answer?

[meandmytwoareyou]

I've been on them before and I will never again touch them. The ones I tried most certainly mucked with my head and emotions.

I have had bleeding (constantly) on and off for 6 months now. Cervix looks fine, and I've had a transvaginal and pelvic ultrasound. All normal

Around ovulation time I'm in horrific pain. I have to really take it easy for 48 hours

Due to blood tests being normal, and normal scans, GP wants me to go onto the pill. I said I really didn't want this, and he sort of shrugged and asked what else did I expect as there was no other option to help?

So I've been suffering on and went back to a different GP. She said that the pill was a very good suggestion and to at least try it. A week ago I picked up the prescription and I just don't want to :( so many types have given me horrible mood swings, anxiety, more mood swings... I just really don't want these hormones in my body

I am so bloody fed up of bleeding. Is there anything else at all to be done? I requested a gynae referral but I was told it would be rejected because bloods and scans are all normal

I am 25. I have 2 DC and don't want anymore. I'm not sexually actively and I don't want contraception being shoved on me

Is there really no other alternative?

Have you tried non hormonal coil?

I’ve been sterilised but that was during my last c section & I’ve had high risk pregnancies.

Its shit that’s the only option they offer you, I’ve also had the implant previously, worked great for me x

I just don't want to use any contraception. I found my last coil a nightmare and couldn't find the strings. Ended up pregnant on it and removed before termination

But I suppose it's worth a shot if there really isn't anything else that can be done

ahhh yeah nightmare for you babe.

ask about implant and sterilisation - I think the nhs wait list is LONG but get your name down. And in the meantime - the implant means you’re not taking tablets etx. I struggle with lots of hormones but implant was always good for me x

implant gives quite a high dose of hormone and contains oestrogen so wouldn't reccommend it. non hormonal coil won't help with bleeding and can in fact make it worse. have you been offered the mirena coil? it produces a very small dose of progesterone and its effects are mainly localised and you shouldn't have the issues you described? the other one to consider is the mini pill... but that will still have similar effects to normal ocp but slightly less as it again is progesterone only.

ps if you stop the pill, you can get irregular bleeding for a long time afterwards. but I can imagine how awful it is (suffered from a similar issue but for other reasons). also are you seeing a gynaecologist? definitely worth a visit, i would push for a referral or see someone privately. I mean endometriosis is a possibility... as are ovarian cysts or fibroids. just because scan/bloods are normal doesn't mean nothing is wrong? we treat patients, not test results.

too often 'period pain' is dismissed. so many diagnoses are missed or delayed by years. you lose nothing by seeing a specialist. I think a quick hysteroscopy (look into the womb with a camera) would be very useful in this case.