Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 , Yes, I did use birth control pills to control fibroid symptoms. They worked for a couple of months, but then my periods got longer and heavier with more clots. Even when I would start a new pack of pills, I would still be bleeding. By the time I had UAE in Nov, my last period was 13 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Did anyone try birth control pills to help symptoms caused by fibroids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 > Did anyone try birth control pills to help symptoms > caused by fibroids? > > I did. They started me on Yasmin and it worked for one month only and now I spot every day and my periods are back and just as heavy and the clotting even worse. I know some women have success with it but I was not fortunate. That is why I am looking into surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 In a message dated 1/5/2003 10:26:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, llin3000@... writes: > > Did anyone try birth control pills to help symptoms > caused by fibroids? > > I was on BCPs for a long time to *regulate* my periods, and it seemed to help for a while with the bleeding. However, I reached a point where I was bleeding while on the pills and passing clots as large as my fist. I changed GYNs and she immediately did v & Abd. ultrasounds and found that one of my fibroids was a pedunculated one just above the cervix. She put me on continous active bcps (loestrin, then later microgestin) taking 3 packs in a row before having a week off for a period. She also did a d & c and hysteroscopy with resection of that pedunculated fibroid. My symptoms were alleviated for about 2-3 years. This past year I was miserable and started bleeding through the pills. I had my UAE 11/12, and the jury is still out on the bulk symptoms, but both periods were extremely light (I went off BCPs the end of the week after my UAE when I finished that pack). I don't know if the decreased bleeding was due to the removal of the fibroid, the bcps or both. Some have reported growth of their fibroids while trying the bcps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 > Did anyone try birth control pills to help symptoms > caused by fibroids? > > At the age of 36, I started bleeding really heavy from fibroids. I went on the Birth Control Pill and it helped me considerably until I turned 40....then all hell broke loose. I can say that it is a good way of putting off treatment but probably not preventing the necessity of treatment. For me, I had UAE recently at the age of 41 and five years ago this would not have been an option since it was still experimental at the time. Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hi and welcome. I too am a 15 yr survivor. We do have a sister group for Stage IV ladies if you would ever be interested in joining them also. I took BC pills back in 63/64 but have no idea anymore what they were even called. Maybe some of the other ladies can help you out. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com BIRTH CONTROL PILLS Hello Sisters,I am a 15 year survivor whose breast cancer metastasized to my bones after having a lumpectomy 10 years ago. I am Stage IV but doing well on Zometa and Faslodex but my question to you all is about a survey that I am trying to do regarding birth control pills.I took "Ovulin 21" back in the 60's and 70's for over 10 years. At that time there were dangerous levels of estrogen, that we were unaware of, which I feel contributed to my "estrogen positive" growth of tumors. You may know that very recently there has been news about the "patch" being used for birth control. It said that the levels of estrogen "may contribute to some forms of illnesses". I would like to know if anyone over 50 years old, who have estrogen positive breast cancer took those, or any, birth control pills earlier in their life.Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you all and another year of living! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hi and welcome. I too am a 15 yr survivor. We do have a sister group for Stage IV ladies if you would ever be interested in joining them also. I took BC pills back in 63/64 but have no idea anymore what they were even called. Maybe some of the other ladies can help you out. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com BIRTH CONTROL PILLS Hello Sisters,I am a 15 year survivor whose breast cancer metastasized to my bones after having a lumpectomy 10 years ago. I am Stage IV but doing well on Zometa and Faslodex but my question to you all is about a survey that I am trying to do regarding birth control pills.I took "Ovulin 21" back in the 60's and 70's for over 10 years. At that time there were dangerous levels of estrogen, that we were unaware of, which I feel contributed to my "estrogen positive" growth of tumors. You may know that very recently there has been news about the "patch" being used for birth control. It said that the levels of estrogen "may contribute to some forms of illnesses". I would like to know if anyone over 50 years old, who have estrogen positive breast cancer took those, or any, birth control pills earlier in their life.Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you all and another year of living! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hello , Just finishing up six sessions of TAC chemo. I am 76 years old and have estrogen positive breast cancer. I have been gene tested and it was negative for breast and ovarian cancer although I now have had both. Ovarian in the 70's. I was heavily into estrogen both in the 60's and then throughout the 80's and 90's (premarin both pill and cream) until we were finally made aware that it was more dangerous than helpful (cholesterol and heart health) I also am suspicious! I have always been very active and eaten most sensibly. I do wonder how much is still being perscribed????. We may be the statistics that prove something!!!! Marie wrote: Hello Sisters,I am a 15 year survivor whose breast cancer metastasized to my bones after having a lumpectomy 10 years ago. I am Stage IV but doing well on Zometa and Faslodex but my question to you all is about a survey that I am trying to do regarding birth control pills.I took "Ovulin 21" back in the 60's and 70's for over 10 years. At that time there were dangerous levels of estrogen, that we were unaware of, which I feel contributed to my "estrogen positive" growth of tumors. You may know that very recently there has been news about the "patch" being used for birth control. It said that the levels of estrogen "may contribute to some forms of illnesses". I would like to know if anyone over 50 years old, who have estrogen positive breast cancer took those, or any, birth control pills earlier in their life.Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you all and another year of living! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hello, Yes, I took birth control pills as that was what women did to not get pregnant in 70's-80's. Very possible that could have contributed to a lot. I should have took the warnings about estrogen replacement but said that won't happen to me. It is all by chance. Sharon wrote: Hello Sisters,I am a 15 year survivor whose breast cancer metastasized to my bones after having a lumpectomy 10 years ago. I am Stage IV but doing well on Zometa and Faslodex but my question to you all is about a survey that I am trying to do regarding birth control pills.I took "Ovulin 21" back in the 60's and 70's for over 10 years. At that time there were dangerous levels of estrogen, that we were unaware of, which I feel contributed to my "estrogen positive" growth of tumors. You may know that very recently there has been news about the "patch" being used for birth control. It said that the levels of estrogen "may contribute to some forms of illnesses". I would like to know if anyone over 50 years old, who have estrogen positive breast cancer took those, or any, birth control pills earlier in their life.Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you all and another year of living! Happy Holidays to all my friends-May next year be filled with all your dreams and good health!! Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hello, Yes, I took birth control pills as that was what women did to not get pregnant in 70's-80's. Very possible that could have contributed to a lot. I should have took the warnings about estrogen replacement but said that won't happen to me. It is all by chance. Sharon wrote: Hello Sisters,I am a 15 year survivor whose breast cancer metastasized to my bones after having a lumpectomy 10 years ago. I am Stage IV but doing well on Zometa and Faslodex but my question to you all is about a survey that I am trying to do regarding birth control pills.I took "Ovulin 21" back in the 60's and 70's for over 10 years. At that time there were dangerous levels of estrogen, that we were unaware of, which I feel contributed to my "estrogen positive" growth of tumors. You may know that very recently there has been news about the "patch" being used for birth control. It said that the levels of estrogen "may contribute to some forms of illnesses". I would like to know if anyone over 50 years old, who have estrogen positive breast cancer took those, or any, birth control pills earlier in their life.Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you all and another year of living! Happy Holidays to all my friends-May next year be filled with all your dreams and good health!! Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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