Re: RE: Is Birth Control good management of fibroids?

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Anne,

You and I sound almost like the same person. I am on BCP and my periods are

short, sweet and to the point. I take a couple of ibuprofen for cramps and

don't have to miss work. My periods are dark brown in the beginning to a medium

color red and they last 3-4 days. Not bad. BUT, my fibroids are causing me a

lot of pain and I can't wait until I see the GYN on Monday.

Good luck, Anne. Let us know how your ultrasound turns out.

Anne said:

Is BCPs good management of fibroids? I certainly hope so, because I

have been taking them for 20 years. When I was 18 I had primary

dysmenorhea (very painful periods with nausea and vomiting) and was

put on BCPs which worked beautifully. Shorter periods (2-3) days and

cramping is less, can go to work without problems just take a couple

tylenol. Now 38. Only problems I have had are the past 2 years there

are months when I skip periods, have a little breakthrough bleeding,

when I do have a period I only bleed a couple days and I can hardly

call it blood it is very dary brown and thick. I also have had a

feeling of fullness the past couple months, can only eat small meals

and have had so much heartburn the doctor put me on Aciphex, I have

lost 4lb, but my pants are still tighter than they used to be. I am

due for a pelvic sonogram on Feb. 27. Hope they find what they are

looking for, I am getting tired of being told everything is normal

when I don't feel normal.