Is there a way to stop your period for good?

[Lipz]

I've been googling and all that is coming up is 'The Pill'. I can't take the pill. I did from 11 years of age till early 20s ( due to heavy periods) without any issues, came off it, went back on it later on and ended up with chest pains and leg pains. GP told me I'd never be able to take it again as too dangerous.

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 30years. I've suffered heavy periods but never painful from 30 years of age onwards. I would get them for 7 days.

Last year the odd month I started getting bad pains, labour type pains. But now this year so far each month I've experienced bad pains, crippling, labour pains where I can barely walk, having to bend forward, having to lie down, they are lasting 10-12 days . So I guess this is the way it's going to be. I'm late 40s.

I need to stop them, I can ask the GP but thought maybe someone here might have stopped theirs and I can go in/phone him having some information.

@Fantasmic143

I went to see a gynaecologist in 2007 with the same symptoms with the intention of begging for a hysterectomy and was told about the endometrial ablation - day surgery, no pain or side effects and not had a period since. Was life changing to be honest.

Exactly the same here

With pcos the problem is lack of ovulation not the womb that causes heavy periods. For me the only thing that helped was Metformin, losing weight (this is a MUST for PCOS even if you’re in the upper range of normal), and going Low Carb. The heavy periods went away after that.

Responses here show that experiences do vary with the Mirena. I had mine fitted due to horrendous bleeding (ended up in hospital) and periods stopped immediately. I was late forties.
I lived overseas when I had mine so it was fitted by a gynaecologist. A little bit uncomfortable, but no pain and have had no side effects.
Sounds like you are having a very tough time. Hopefully some of the suggestions here will help to start a discussion with your gp regarding next steps.