Posts by Rachel Cook83

Has anyone actually sat through this movie?
In my estimation, the experience was somewhat... underwhelming. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it left me feeling unsatisfied. That being said, there were a few clever touches throughout. For instance, I found the way their backstory was woven into the narrative to be quite effective.

quote: Just imagine someone in real life refusing their prescribed medication simply because they "don't feel like it." Any doctor would find dealing with patients like that incredibly difficult...

It seems we have to watch every word on this forum. It’s quite unfortunate. My comment about not wanting to take the pill apparently says everything there is to say about my character.
But regardless...

I appreciate the advice. My first step will be to have another serious conversation with my current doctor. If I don't get a satisfactory result or a clear explanation, then I'll look elsewhere. Last time we spoke, I was actually relieved that things weren't "terrible," so I didn't press her with all the specific questions I had. Regarding the pills, she told me the choice to take them is entirely mine.
My kidney levels are fine, by the way—that's why I had the blood work done.

As for the kids, we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it, but that isn't what we are discussing here.

Everything unfolded this past week—the test results and the OBGYN's suggestion that I simply let things take their course and deal with the aftermath rather than addressing the root cause.
I was curious if anyone else has faced a similar dilemma... it's something that has been weighing on my mind for quite some time now.

Naturally, I have no intention of just accepting this; I won't settle for that anywhere.

Honestly, I didn't quite grasp how she could claim all my hormone levels were normal when I had no idea what she was actually monitoring. She had me go in for blood work three separate times—she’d send me in for all sorts of tests, though I couldn't tell you exactly what they were for. She did confirm that I wasn't ovulating, though.

Her only suggestion regarding the pill was to help manage my symptoms, specifically that daily spotting. Beyond that, she couldn't provide a clear explanation for why I was having these issues in the first place.

And since I'm not looking to have kids right now—given that my chances of conceiving are essentially zero anyway—she told me we wouldn't be doing any further testing because, in her view, there was no reason to continue.

That sounds like a solid plan.

My question was intended to be serious.
My doctor suggested a specific medication that I would prefer to avoid unless absolutely necessary. However, she didn't provide any reasoning behind the recommendation; it felt more like a quick fix to simply eliminate the symptoms rather than addressing the root cause.
I started this thread to see if anyone else has encountered this particular issue, and to hear what professionals have told you regarding potential causes and treatment options.

I am not looking for advice...
I am looking for sweepers.

Issue:

A while back, my regular period just stopped altogether. Since then, I’ve been spotting almost every single day—it’s never heavy like a normal cycle, but it hasn't stopped for months. It’s incredibly frustrating.

Has anyone else dealt with something similar?

If anyone has any insight into what might be causing this, please let me know.

(I already saw my OB-GYN, and she mentioned that my hormone levels and Pap smear results are both perfectly normal. She suggested I start birth control to regulate everything, but I am absolutely not interested in doing that right now.)