female only What do you know about that new pill that

[Nancy33 0]

only allows you to have a period every so often? I am on of you who goes through the hard time of trying to get anything down during my PMS time. Having fewer periods would help there...but... I don't need the pill (tied tubes) and I am worried about side effects and weight gain (I gained weight on the regular pill) at least I blame it on that!!!:thumbup: Anyon have updated infor?

[libra 13]

I have been on the pill since I was 16 (aside from my pregnancy) I was looking into it and talked to my OBGYN about it. He didn't recommend it because it takes months before it can be regulated and often times you still spot and get all of the pms symptoms monthly anyway.

I decided that it just didn't make sense for me.

[moonandstarzz 0]

i have the Mirena IUD that lasts for 5 yrs, they insert it in you down there, it will cause u to cramp and possibly have a period for a bit to start but I only spot now and its not all the time and maybe just a day I have had it since sept, my mother in law has had it for 4 yrs now and has not even spotted or anythign since getting it. and like i said plus side is it lasts 5 yrs then u get it removed and reinserted if needed, and you can get it removed anytime during that 5 yrs if needed.

[Carrie_C 9]

I have tried it, but it only caused me to bleed even more. Some people love it, but it didn't work for me.

[penturn 0]

I have heard/read that this drug can be extremely dangerous. If your tubes are tied, do you really want to use chemicals to regulate your period? I am extremely wary of all prescription meds anyway--although I know that sometimes our lives depend on them. I had a uterine ablation several years ago. It has done a great job with practically eliminating my period. Had tubes tied prior to that as well. My vote: Don't use the pill!!!!

[HeatherO 7]

The pill works really well for me in regulating periods. I think the best bet is to speak to your gynecologist and get suggestions if the primary purpose is to eliminate some of your period misery.

[thesuse2000 698]

I don't think it's a bad idea, but I'd say talk to your doctor about it. He/She can explain all your options.

FYI - the period we get on the pill is not a real period - you only get a real period after you ovulate. The pill suppresses ovulation so you won't get pregnant, so the bleeding you get is just mimicking a real period.

So there is no problem with only getting this fake period every four months instead of every month.

That said, some people do experience bleeding between periods on Seasonique - especially in the first 3-month cycle - but it improves in the 2nd cycle and gets better with each cycle after that.

Good luck!!

[pstroud100 1]

I have used the seasonale and it worked fine for me. I never had any problems and my gyno guy was supportive of it because it was a low dose. I got off the pill in december with the hopes of having a baby. I have had a period every month since being off it. Talk to your doctor about your options. What works for some may not work for others. Good Luck!