Medication Question - Very painful periods *ED trig*

[ihatethereforeiam]

This is kind of embarrassing, I've talked to my parents about it (my dad is a GP), my periods are incredibly painful and heavy, one of the reasons I developed an eating disorder (among many other reasons) to stop my period, they are unbearable unless I starve myself, of course once I start eating the pain's much worse.

My dad got me some Mefenamic acid to stop the pain, but on the label thing it said that it shouldn't be used with Fluoxetine, which I'm on (20mg), as it increases the risk of stomach bleeding, my dad said it should be ok, but to be honest I'd rather try something else.

Ideally I'd like to be on the Pill, for that reason and for the more obvious one.

Basically my question is, what would be best? Is it suitable to be on the pill for that reason? Any suggestions for treatment?
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[Kame]

I went on the pill to stop my bad period pains & it did help. I'm not talking about from extreme pain to no pain, I still had cramps, but they weren't unbearable up to the point I had to be bedridden like beforehand. The only reason i'm not on it still though is because of the hassle of it. They seem to be getting better though.
I guess it's personal choice. I would trust your dad, it must be a very rare side effect as he wouldn't put his daughter in danger. & the pill may not help your period pains. My friend used to have very little period pain but then got it quite bad from being on the pill. If I remembered, she changed it & it was better.
Hope this helps! =) xx

[romancandle]

The pill has helped me a lot. It helps reduce your chance at developing ovarian cysts, helps with period pain of all kinds [Headaches, cramping, general fatigue and aches]. The only thing the birth control doesn't help with is bloating, but taking Midol or some other menstrual medication helps.

I really recommend the pill to everyone. But if you have a problem with mood swings or PMS, I recommend a monophasic birth control pill or a low dose hormone pill. This eases the moodswings you get around the time of your period.

[klo_flo]

As people have said it is possible for you to go on the pill simply to ease your periods... if you do want to use it as a contraception as well, it's a really sensible thing to do.

Is your dad your registerd GP? I know his is a GP but is he yours? It is possible to to register with someone else and share your concerns with them and let someone impartial decide what is best for you.

It is also possible to go to some SHARC or family planning clinic to go on the pill and see if that helps?! Regardless of if your dad is a GP or not, personally I wouldn't take both medications at once.

So my suggestions, see an impartial GP. If you really can't do that, then get on the pill at a family planning clinic... but do be honest about the fact that there are two reasons you want to go on it.

Take care,
Chloe x

[broken_up_inside]

I tried everything to help with my period pains, mine use to be horrific, and i also tried Mefenamic Acid. The only thing that really helped was being put on the pill and it was the only reason i was put on it to begin with so theres no problem there. Everyone is different, but my pains went from agony to hardly there, its also a bonus if your wanting it as a contraceptive too

[ihatethereforeiam]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll try and convince my dad that I should try the pill, I'll try and think of more reasons that support the idea, besides the contraceptive one. Oh and my dad isn't my GP, but my GP works in the same surgery as my dad.

[Ami]

Im on the pill (dianette) and it has give me the worst period pains i have ever ahd in my life. It also gives me HORRENDUS headaches, so i would not recommend dianette.

Yasmin was good though, bar the headaches x