Birth Control :: Switching From Higher Hormone To Lower Hormone
Feb 8, 2014
I was on Apri for about 2.5 months. I had 3 months of pills but I skipped the placebo pills in each of the packs. I was having a lot of breast pain so my doctor switched me to Microgestin 1/20 to an actual continuous cycle prescription that has no placebos. I forgot to ask when I should start the new pills, so I just started the Microgestin after the last active pill of the Apri. Thinking back now, I probably should have waited until the end of the placebos to get a period.
About 3 or 4 pills into the Microgestin, I started getting a period. I actually had it where a huge chunk of the uterine lining fell out at once, it was white and textured like uncooked chicken skin. I've had this period for about 6 or 7 days now and it doesn't show signs of letting up. I'm worried about when it's going to end. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation or know any more details about this? I should have asked my doctor more questions when he gave me the new prescription.
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I just switched from Mononessa to Tri-Sprintec and I'm trying not to worry about the fact that I haven't spotted yet (two days into the placebo pills) though I've had other symptoms of my period (gassy, bloated, etc.). Can switching birth controls delay my period? I don't want to worry myself yet about being pregnant though I'm 98% sure I can't be..
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Due to wanting to start a family within the next year and the terrible side effects that come with NuvaRing (lack of sex drive, severe burning after intercourse and of course the general discomfort of putting it in) and what happens when you stop taking it all together - I tried that one month a few years ago and my hair, which is quite long, started falling out and getting VERY thin - I decided to switch to a pill that I had hoped to be a similar dose of hormones. So my doctor recommended Orsythia.
I began Orsythia the same day that I would have started a new NuvaRing. That day I had weird severe, sudden cramps on my right side and then two days later (for three days straight) I had VERY strong leg cramps in my right calf. Since this was the only change I had made in my lifestyle, I will admit I got worried and called my clinic and asked for their advice. They advised me to stop taking it immediately and come in the next business day (I called on Saturday...so Monday) to discuss my situation.
At my visit the Dr. determined I didn't have a blood clot, but to be on the safe side we should switch to a Progestin-Only pill...since I do have blood clot concerns since I am, admittedly, a smoker. I began Norethindrone that day.
Well, this is my third day on Norethindrone...and things are happening. Not only have I basically started my period (heavy) again even though I just had one two weeks ago, but I've lost about 7lbs in two weeks (I had a dr appoint to switch to the Orsythia the day before I began my period) and my boobs look and feel as if they are getting smaller. Which is crazy since I am a 34DD and have been for years. And...my hair is being...weird.
Did I make a terrible choice? Is this natural? I almost feel as though I need to get back on the NuvaRing because I don't want things to get even crazier.I've never lost that much weight so quickly. I know I am supposed to wait for two months for my body to adjust, but I don't know if I will be able to handle it.
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I am currently on nexplanon. I got it put in on June 2014. Ever since December 2014 I have been having intense lower abdominal pain. It hurts if I try to walk or sit up. It hurts to pee. It feels like a lot of pressure where my female organs are. It's more painful at night and when I'm suppose to have my period. I haven't had a period since September 2014. I spot dark brown/black stuff. I am always dizzy and have headaches I don't know what's wrong. I'm hoping my doctor will let me get an ultrasound.
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I am about to go off birth control in another month or so. I have turned 50 recently and told no more pill. I am in good health, just had a physical and blood tests check out. I do not smoke or drink. My obgyn wants me to get a FSH/LH blood test done. So waiting 2 - 3 weeks with no birth control then get tested to see if I am in menopause. have not had a period in almost 4 years, have no menopause symptoms but that could be thanks the the pill. So if not in Meno will go on a low dose birth control pill if in Meno then go to hormone replacement drug. I am told it is fine to take and helps so much with all the dreaded menopause symptoms. What is or was your experience with it?? I am told you go on them until you are done with menopause. I always heard it has it risks with breast cancer and other health issues. I am told it is not the case. Not sure who to believe. I have been feeling great and don't want to not take anything and feel like crap like so many women do going through this. Also I have to use some other form of birth control just in case the few weeks I am off the pill. Any advice? I have only used the pill for years, I am clueless about condoms, spermicide, other things. What did you use? I rather not use anything, but geez I hate the thought of getting pregnant at 50!
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I am having all sorts of health issues. My main concern is the extreme muscle weakness and pain. I have had so many tests to rule out lupus, ms, myotis etc. I take several vitamins like d3(I am deficient), b12, magnesium, k2, Brazil nuts for selenium. I was told I had Hashimoto's recently because my thyroid antibodies were slightly elevated.
My main concern is, after reading a lot about hypothyroid recently, do I even need Levoxyl with a tsh of 6.0? That is not extremely high. My t3 and t4 are fine. No goiters. My weight has always been fine. When I was diagnosed with hypothyroid eight years ago my main problem was constipation, painful first day of period, and trouble getting pregnant.
It is obvious my thyroid issue is not that bad. Matter of fact the endo wondered why I was there. Maybe this medicine is causing my troubles with the muscle issues? Am I in and out of hypo/hyper? Is the Hashimoto's causing this or the thyroid med and dosage?
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I was wondering if some of you can give me your feedback on HRT. My gynecologist would like to put me on Prometrium 100 mg and Estradiol 1 mg. I have not had a period for 10 months and had my hormones checked, I am perimenopausal. I sleep 3 hours a night, hot flashes and anxiety with ache muscles. I am thinking about going on HRT and trying this. Please let me know if anyone is taking what I have been prescribed and how it worked or suggestions on being on HRT and how it changed you from the symptoms I am having. My motivation for life has depleted and I want me back.
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I am 41 and had a full abdominal hysterectomy/oophorectomy in October 2014. Am taking climaval HRT but wondered if it was safe to also take supplements. Does anyone know?
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I am back on my full dose of HRT 1 week and am feeling myself, mentally the cloud has lifted and my energy level is back to normal. However, I now remember one reason why I was trying to wean off, this swelling, bloating and heartburn! Uggh. Any suggestions, lowering the dose seemed to get rid of it all, however, I was an emotional trainwreck! Any one out there with the same problem and found a solution? Drinking lots of water, will keep an eye on the sodium, and no spicy foods, other than that is there anything else? Will talk with my doctor in a few weeks I have a visit scheduled.
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Estrogen hormone replacement therapy is now less scary than it was in 2002, and more women like myself are willing to take a second look at it. As I've said, I honestly think it is beneficial for a lot of reasons. I personally use estrogen to help with vaginal dryness, brain fog, short-term memory issues, and to help with insomnia.
I honestly did not realize for many years how helpful it was with these symptoms. Of course, for me, these symptoms didnât really manifest themselves to any significant degree until I reached actual menopause. Once we reach menopause (12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle), our estrogen production in our body has decreased significantly. Hence, vaginal dryness, brain fog, short-term memory issues, and oh, the insomnia!
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I have read that bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is safer than the standard DRT which is derived from the urine of pregnant horses.
However people interested in this therapy need to be aware that they must still take a version manufactured by a trusted pharmaceutical firm. Apparently there is something going the rounds now where the so-called bio-identical hormones are compounded in a pharmacy. This could be extremely risky, worse than standard HRT. I don't know what countries might be affected, the warning I read was in newsletter originating in the US, so hopefully it isn't even something most of us need to worry about, but thought I should bring up the topic as it has been mentioned a few times lately by those of us interested in finding safe ways to improve our bone density.
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Is it right to have hormone replacement therapy for the cure of Menopause fatigues
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I am 64 and had a hysterectomy 35 years ago. Do i need to stop taking my hormones?
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Here are my own observations at week five into LH hormone therapy.
> After a faltering start I settled into three or so mild hot flushes a day with some at night.
> The worst part for me is that shortly after the onset of a flush my memory is impaired and logical thought becomes confused. I could live with the fuzzy feeling in my head if that was all. This impairment lasts about one hour after the flush subsides. So I cannot do much sensible work or play the piano without making a hash of it and frequently forgetting how to continue the piece I am playing.
> I have found the advice to keep cool helpful. So I wear lighter clothes than formerly and try to keep a feeling of being slightly cold. I don't like that but it is better than a flush.
> I have accepted the advice of many that exercise is helpful. Amongst other benefits it is held to assist in limiting hot flushes. So in addition to my afternoon stroll with my wife (I.5 to 2 mph) I now take two brisk walks a week on my own. (3 to 3.5 mph - I used to manage over 4 mph). Again picking up on advice relating to hormone treatment I have added home devised power exercises with chest expander spring and hurrying up and down the stairs six times in succession. Plus, pelvic floor exercises in anticipation of radiotherapy.
> I found that stress, warming exercise excluded, frequently brings on a flush.
DISCOVERY or just something I had missed.
> I have found that if during a flush if I do some exercise that I know from experience will be enough to warm me, when I stop I cool down normally and so cut short the flush. (I must cool down. If I stay warm the flush takes off again within a few minutes.) My flushes normally last about 90 minutes. For me the effective exercising is
>> six times rapidly up and down stairs.
>> five minutes brisk walking
> If I do this exercising within about 60 seconds of the start of the flush I avoid the memory and logic problems. (Any delay and the problems last the usual hour after the end of the exercising / flush. )
Does anyone use a similar "cure" for a flush? Does it work for anyone else?
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My parathyroid hormone is 98.1 intact, the reference range is 14-72. My calcium is 9.7, reference range is 8.7-10.4, my vitamin D level is 50, reference range 33-100.
My parathyroid hormone has been elevated for a couple of years now, but usually my vitamin D levels were a little low, so the doctors seem to think my parathyroid was elevated because of my vitamin D level. Now that both calcium and Vitamin D levels are normal my parathyroid hormone is still elevated. Not sure if there is any correlation to why my parathyroid hormone is elevated, but I have multiple nodules on both left and right lobes of my thyroid. My left lobe has 3 nodules under 1 cm with one measuring 3.1 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm and my right lobe has one under 1 cm with the other 1.0 x 0.4 x 0.6 cm.
December 2013 I had a biopsy on the larger one on left lobe 3.1 cm and was benign.
I haven't been feeling well for more than two years now, doctors just tell me to see a psychiatrist, I am on a antidepressant but it really hasn't helped me that much.
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We all know that Growth Hormone has a TON of benefits...it helps you build muscle, burn fat, increase bone density (very important as we age), and it's your body's signal to increase IGF-1 production, which is a HUGE driver of lean muscle mass development.
Obviously it's something we want to create as much of as we can. The problem is that as we age our HGH production decreases dramatically - which is why it gets harder and harder to get and keep muscle and burn fat.
It's also a major determinant in how fast we "age"...the lower the GH levels, the faster you get "old". (ever seen the really old dudes that are ripped? They have high levels of GH...be it natural or injected, either way, that's why they look like that.)
The good news is you can do it with some simple manipulations of your workout loads, tempos, and rest periods, and here are 3 ways to start boosting your GH levels with your workout tomorrow.
1. Use Shorter Rest Periods
If you're one of those guys who takes a 3-5 minute break between sets, you're not doing yourself any favors in the hormone department.
Research shows that shorter rest intervals triggers a higher hormonal response, so consider keeping your rest between sets to 60 second or less.
You can also incorporate giant sets with no rest between sets, then take a full 3-4 minute rest at the of the giant set to let your system fully recover before doing it again.
The no-rest between each exercise will create a big lactic acid buildup that triggers a big Growth Hormone response.
2. Use Higher Volume
The longer your muscles are under tension, the higher hormonal response. Using higher volume sets with heavy resistance really cranks up the GH output.
But how do you do high volume with heavy loads?
Pick a weight around 75% of your 1RM and perform 6-8 reps, then drop the weight by 30% and do another 15-20 reps.
The first part of the lift triggers the response to heavy loads, and the second half adds in the volume.
3. Lift Large Muscle Groups First
Bigger muscles create a bigger hormonal response. When lifting for hormone output, start with your legs, back, and chest as they are your largest muscle groups.
Work them and work them HARD! A few times a month train to absolute failure (make sure you've got a spotter) as that threshold is where you're recruiting the most muscle fibers and you create the biggest hormonal response to training.
Just make sure to get plenty of rest and nutrition post workout to recover.
These are 3 simple tips you can start using in your workout tomorrow to maximize your Growth Hormone production.
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I've been on HRT for 2 years. I'm 44 now. I was diagnosed with early menopause. I've gained so much weight around my stomach. Tried patches (that eventually became allergic too) and now on Angeliq tablets. These give me headaches and i can't shift the stomach fat. I eat healthy and walk an hour a day with my dog. Thinking of coming off HRT, Has anyone else decided to ditch the HRT?
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Are hormone replacement therapy doctors are doing the job of an endocrinologist, or is it the same, or is there an advantage of one or the other?
Since year 2000, at the age of 50, doctors and blood tests I have told me I have low testosterone?
(at the time I went to an Internal Medicine doctor for low energy and exhaustion and he said testosterone was below 200)
I am looking into finding a doctor that will prescribe something more effective than a 150 mg testosterone cypionate injection 1 x each 2 weeks, that I get from a conservative family MD.
I recently looked into getting help through the Internet for hormone replacement therapy.
At this point, I am not sure what to do.
Does anyone have good solid advise, not strongly influenced by money profit?
I have read some about the side effects, however, can anyone advise me or comment on any of the following medicines recommended for me by the online HRT clinic doctor?
Here is the list:
150mg testosterone cypionate 1 x a week
Anastrozole 0.5 po 2x/week
HCG 500 IU SQ 2x/week
Sermorelin Forte 18mg for GH deficiency
DHEA 5mg
Fish oil 3,000mg
vitamin D3 5,000IU/day with vitamin K2 45 mcg take with fatty healthy food.
This online HRT Clinic cannot use medical insurance, because of the prescriptions.
I have not found any negative feedback on this Clinic, as I have with some others.
At this time, unless something else comes up, I am going to get an appointment with an Endocrinologist.
However, my concern is that doctors will not prescribe medicines and doses of medicines, (medicines that will work for me) that are not approved by the FDA and that are not covered by insurance companies.
Now, I feel exploited by the online HRT MD's, because of the costs, and cut short by regular MD's, because of the FDA laws and the insurance companies.
My other position is (the position some are counting on) to pay whatever it takes to feel better, and I will if I cannot find another solution. I want to increase the quality of life for myself and others, without anymore physical suffering/mistakes, and without anymore financial suffering/mistakes.
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I just had a kidney scan and this time they scanned my bladder as well. The Scanner man asked me was i taking hormones for my prostrate, i said no as i was not. I had a very full bladder at the time, thought i would throw that in. I gets home and Googled hormones and prostate and it said it was a treatment for early stages of prostate cancer ....
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I'm new to hormone therapy and just today started 1 mg estradiol once daily and low dose progesterone. I am 28 and my last blood work shows that my hormones are very low. I have been basically going through menopause..although my cycle had remained somewhat normal until this last month.. I have experienced weight loss.. and I have trouble keeping weight on..mood swings and hot flashes are present..and a General just not feeling well is the biggest complaint I have .. I would like to ask if anyone could explain to me what I can expect from the treatment? What benefits might i see as a result of taking these two medications..
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I have been suffering from severe cramps for several months now. They are so painful I can't move or hardly talk I'm dripping with sweat and feel like I'm going to pass out. I was set up to have the Novasure procedure done, when the doctors office called and said insurance won't cover it till I do 3 months of hormone therapy. I've heard nothing good about the hormone therapy if someone can give me their experiences with it?
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