Nothing really works well enough to actually make me feel okay. Even this combo of Ibuprofen and Spasmex—which honestly makes me nauseous half the time 🙂—barely touches the pain. I’m kind of terrified to even think about what happens if I don't take pills, since they barely work even when I do.
I've talked to several different OB-GYNs now, and they all basically tell me the same thing: there's no real fix, unless I go on hormonal birth control to lighten things up. My periods are insanely heavy, full of cramps and flooding, so yeah, I basically just grit my teeth and suffer through the first two days, popping pills and praying it'll be over soon. 🤷
Kate James21 and Nathan Baker, enough with the back-and-forth. Take this as a warning; anyone who keeps this tone up is getting a card. Thanks.
Second thing, Kate James21, you didn't mention if her doctor actually did an ultrasound. If they haven't, that’s basically step one, right? Get an ultrasound to check the ovaries, then run the hormone panels and talk to the doc about next steps. Maybe she has PCOS—that’s my first thought, anyway, though I could be wrong. I don't get why her doctor hasn't even done an ultrasound yet. Does her OBGYN even have one on-site? My insurance-provided doctor doesn't, so I always have to get a referral just to head to the hospital for imaging.
Look, I know switching doctors through insurance isn't exactly easy, but if her OBGYN keeps insisting everything is fine when she hasn't had a period in over five months—and isn't even trying to find out why—I'd say it might be time to hunt for a new doctor.
Kate James21 said:I’m not entirely sure where the right place for this would be, so I suppose I’ll just ask here. I would appreciate it if those without medical expertise—myself included—refrained from offering mere guesswork or predictions. 🙂
Essentially, a woman has been taking oral contraceptives on a regular basis over an extended period. Then, she stops taking them abruptly. It is quite common for her period to skip following this sudden cessation, and those gaps can vary significantly, lasting anywhere from ten days to three months. My question concerns what happens if this absence continues for more than five months...
Furthermore, I have a second inquiry. Could this woman resume taking the pills even though she hasn't had a menstrual cycle in five months? And if she were to do so, what kind of physiological effect might that produce? If someone could provide some clarity on these matters, I would find it most helpful.
Yeah, missing a period after taking hormones is possible (though not guaranteed), since the body’s trying to recalibrate to its natural cycle again. But honestly, I doubt such a long gap is just from the pills. A delay that big could be anything—maybe PCOS, some hormonal mess-up, a tumor, thyroid issues, who knows...
We can guess all day, but we won't know for sure. My advice? She should definitely see her OB-GYN for an exam. A five-month gap isn't great, and they need to find out why. She definitely shouldn't just start taking pills again on her own. Regular checkups are huge for women.
Chris Kern6 said:Honestly, I have zero clue. I can feel this little lump under my armpit, and it’s been there for years now. I even went in for an ultrasound on both armpits and my neck because the same thing is happening there too... If it isn't just something you can fix with a couple of Advil, I don't know. Maybe it's from waxing? But when I wax, I usually end up with these tiny little stubbly hairs everywhere. It’s not like I have inflamed follicles or anything that would cause a reaction like that...
So, what did the ultrasound actually show?
For what it's worth, I've got a little bump in my right armpit area that I can feel, too. It’s been there for about three years now. On my ultrasound, they told me it was just a slightly enlarged lymph node.
Anyway, my doctor mentioned I probably shouldn't be waxing my armpits at all—said it could lead to ingrown hairs and inflammation.
rustyrider31 said:Anyone got the number for Rockefeller? I dropped off my swabs there on March 21st, and they told me results would come by mail in two weeks. It’s been five!!! Seriously, what a joke. I need those results, but I can't find anyone to talk to. They're totally unprofessional. I guess I was being stupid thinking it'd be easier if they just mailed them, especially since I have a newborn at home right now. She's super tiny... I really hope the samples didn't just vanish into thin air somewhere.
Susan Kern46 said:Can anyone give me some advice? My 8-month-old son just tested positive for Escherichia coli in his urine. Two months ago, he had Klebsiella pneumoniae. What should I do? I'm cleaning him every single time we change his diaper, like 6 times a day.
Looks like nobody's replying here. Maybe try looking through some parenting forums or subreddits, there might be a thread about this somewhere
So, your OBGYN says everything looks fine? Honestly, if I were you, I’d definitely go grab a second opinion.
See, having a super short luteal phase—that window after you ovulate before your period hits—can make getting pregnant a total nightmare. Given what you've dealt with before, it's probably a huge factor.
The thing with a short luteal phase (like, anything under 10 or 11 days) is that it usually means your progesterone levels are just too low. And since progesterone is basically the "pregnancy protector," you really need it to be on point.🙂
Basically, progesterone is what builds up that perfect "environment" for an embryo. It helps prep the uterine lining so the embryo can actually stick. If your progesterone stays high enough after fertilization, your body won't trigger menstruation.
But, if those levels dip too low right when a pregnancy starts, it can lead to a miscarriage.
So yeah, if your luteal phase is short, there's a good chance your progesterone is low, which makes it way harder to actually sustain a pregnancy if one happens.
I'd say go get some hormone testing done just to see where you stand. And hey, if your levels are low, don't freak out—it’s a pretty easy fix. Most doctors will just prescribe Premarin (or something similar) to help extend that luteal phase, and you can take it early in a pregnancy to help keep things steady.
Hey Africa, let me know if you find anything 😁 Nothing really works for me, honestly. Just pills, and even then, maybe not. I usually just grab some Advil and some muscle relaxers 😵 But, yeah, I just have to deal with it.
Sam Nelson8, check out the comments on the previous pages about pads, might be worth a look. Or maybe you could peek at the cloth pads thread or even menstrual cups.
If your cycle is usually super regular, you might just be dealing with some hormonal imbalance. Or maybe you've been stressed out lately and that's why it came early? I guess. Either way, you should probably hit up a gynecologist for an ultrasound. Since you mentioned that stabbing pain in your abdomen, they can check if there's a cyst or whatever and make sure everything is actually okay.
So I just signed up for online banking through Google. Haven't actually jumped in yet.
Just wondering how safe it really is—anyone run into any issues?
Also, can I check my foreign currency transactions and print out statements through there? I'm trying to avoid paying those annoying fees at the local Chase branch—need it for my tax filing.
Just starting a thread to share my results, mostly just to give some heads-up to any girls who might deal with this procedure down the road.
So, I went in for a follow-up. My OBGYN (the one who did the egg retrieval) says there's a tiny cyst—about 1 cm—on my right ovary. Honestly, he's not even sure if it's the same one refilling up or something totally new. 🤷
Anyway, I guess I’m still sitting here wondering what to actually make of the whole procedure. 😳
Look, different doctors give different advice—that’s just how it goes.
But honestly, based on everything this girl has shared here, I think we can logically conclude that waiting three years between checkups is way too long. Personally, I’m thinking an annual Pap smear is the move, assuming everything else seems fine.
Or take breast ultrasounds, for example—most docs suggest getting one every 18 months if you're low risk. But, obviously, if there’s family history involved (like, my grandma had breast cancer), then I’m sticking with what my specialist told me at my last ultrasound: get checked every six months. Sadly, breast cancer doesn't mess around; it moves fast.
So, I guess the idea is to stick to the standard screening schedules, but if you have extra risk factors, you should definitely go more often. Better to overdo it than to wait too long. 👍
Lisa Nelson70 said:So, I'm on the CyberMed site, right? They have this quiz about cervical cancer and the Federal Reserve—wait, no, the virus. The question asks how often you need a Pap test if your last one was fine. There are three options. Is it every year? Nope. Every two years? No way. Every three years? Bingo!
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I guess it's a good thing we at least have this forum to look out for each other and remind everyone to actually get their checkups done. 👍
So, I just remembered that whole mess with that famous OBGYN from Pula who performed an ab (even though he tried to claim it wasn't actually an ab since it was just a gestational sac without a fetus, but other doctors were basically like, "yeah, that's definitely a pregnancy"). The patient ended up in the Mayo Clinic later because of complications.
I guess I don't know how that whole thing wrapped up.
But here’s a professional take—Dr. Eva Jendriš, an OBGYN specialist from Sun Medical Center: Possible consequences of abortion
The fallout from an abortion can be huge—both physically and emotionally. Complications might stem from anesthesia issues or just hiccups during the procedure itself. Procedural complications include infections, which can hit one or more parts of the reproductive system. So, we're talking the uterus and fallopian tubes, but it can spread further and even lead to sepsis. The most common outcome of that is infertility. If you don't catch it and treat it fast enough, things can get life-threateningly serious.
Another potential issue is bleeding, or retained products, which happens if the uterine contents aren't fully cleared out during the procedure. That can also trigger heavy, dangerous bleeding and/or infections.
Plus, uterine perforation isn't exactly a walk in the park either—that's when a medical instrument basically "punctures" the uterus.
Even though complications from an abortion are rare, they are unfortunately possible: they can range from totally harmless to super dangerous, potentially causing infertility or even putting the woman's life at risk.
---- So, since an ab can impact a woman's reproductive health, it makes sense why an OBGYN (who deals with reproductive organs) would want to know if she's had one (whether it was intentional or spontaneous). Even if the risks for an abortion (in a healthy woman!) are low and don't happen all the time, they still exist, I guess.
To give a real example, a friend of mine had an ab. Later, when she went for a checkup, her doctor asked if she'd had one. She said yes, and instead of judging her, he just asked—how many times she'd had them (since repeated abortions can cause damage to the cervix, which raises the risk of losing future wanted pregnancies) and if there were any complications during or after (like excessive bleeding, infection, or sepsis).
bluefox49 said:It is what it is, right? We can't exactly shed our skin. Honestly, having support means everything to me, no matter where it comes from. I'm just glad this place exists. Thanks for being here.
Facts. It’s honestly great that this unknown exists. At least girls can see they aren't alone in all this crap and can actually find some support, advice, or real info. Plus, spreading the right facts helps us fight those stupid prejudices too.👍