Menses symptoms and conditions

I have the Mirena, placed in April 2009. It wasn't that painful to put in, after having 3 kids and it being 6 weeks post partum but it was a little uncomfortable. I think the numbing spray she used hurt more than the procedure itself. I cramped every day for about 3 months, then it became spaced out. I also spotted a lot but was expecting that since I was told to expect irregular bleeding and cramping for the first few months. The cramping was very bad at first, like I was in labor. I went in for my 6 month post procedure check up and my doctor said I was ovulating on my right side which I was surprised because I always have ovulation pain. Since I was still breastfeeding, I thought maybe that's why I wasn't feeling my ovulation and was thrilled that I was cycling without pain and without bleeding. I stopped breastfeeding 3 months later, around November 2009. A couple weeks later, I started feeling ovulation pain, severe and it lasted for 3 weeks. I thought maybe I had a cyst because then I started a period, the first period bleed I had since I stopped bleeding post birth. I had PMS symptoms before the bleeding; the worst PMS I have ever experienced with severe fluid retention, mind fog, irritability, fatigue. I bled for over a week and then had almost 2 more weeks of spotting and small gushes of red blood. I finally ovulated again on the 28th day of that cycle, with spotting for several days after, then spotting returned about 6 days past ovulation and lasted for 4 days before I had another period. This period was not as long but I had an acne breakout, not severe, but my skin for the last few years has barely had a blemish so several deep painful pimples popping up was depressing. I am 28, and was hoping to be past the acne phase. I bled what I thought was a normal amount of days, then I had a day of light bleeding again between the end of menses and ovulation, which I believe occurred yesterday. I spotted for last 2 days and now that the ovulation pain has subsided, the spotting is gone also. I expect to start spotting again in a few days, followed by my period at around 10dpo. Before I had children, I never had hair growing in places it shouldn't but since I had children, I have what looks like actual pubic hair growing on my inner thigh mid way down and it clearly doesn't belong, my chin has sprouted enough hairs that I have keep plucking to avoid someone noticing. At my age, I don't think I should be plucking so many hairs off my chin. I have always had a problem with depression, especially after having my children but my mood swings are really crazy sometimes. I am charting my cycles so when I finally come to the conclusion that I need to get the IUD taken out, I can show my doctor what my cycles have been doing. I not only have ovulation pain, but I have a lot of spotting and cramping near my ovary when I know I am not ovulation. And, I have this pain on the left side, every cycle. I don't cramp in my uterus, just on the left around my ovary which leads me to suspect that I have endometriosis also. I have tried taking several birth control pills, all with breakthrough bleeding and periods showing up during the first week of a new pack instead of during the inactive pills. The only pill that has worked was Ortho Tri Cyclen before I had kids, and the other pills I tried afterwards were all low dose. I think that low dose just doesn't cut it for me. The IUD is also low dose so maybe that's why I am spotting so much now. I thought that maybe I could tolerate the ovulation pain, but it feels different than it used to and now I have lots of spotting so I never know when I need to wear a liner. I think I will take the slightly higher risk of the Ortho over the low dose birth control methods that are clearly not working for me. I am not overweight so I know that is not affecting my hormones; I am 5'4" and 115, only about 5lbs under what's considered the optimum weight for my height but my BMI is plenty high enough at around 18 to not be a reason for a hormonal imbalance. My mother had a hysterectomy when she was 39, after 3 years of nearly continuous bleeding and spotting, multiple procedures and tests to try and resolve it with no success. I don't like the idea that I am heading there already. I was hoping to keep my lady bits for as long as possible. I am without insurance so I have put off getting my Mirena taken out. When I was a teenager, I had extremely heavy periods, but it was clockwork. I would give anything right now to know that my period was going to show up on a certain day, last for a certain amount of time, and in between I could be free to do what want and wear what I want.

I have my mirena since 2 years now. The placement very painfull, some cramping for few week, but overall I loved the effects since then: no menses at all, no everyday pills.... On the other hand, I suffer from sever and almost constant headaches since 2 months after my mirena inserted. I gained 5kilos since mirena, with the first 3 in 2 months (!) after mirena insertion. And to complete I feel often so iritable and blue and my haired literally stopped growing since 1,5years (unbelievable no ?). My family doctor launched the idea of headaches beeing linked to mirena a year ago but I didn't want to believe. My gynecologist said the weight gain is impossible with mirena my hairdresser says it's the first time he sees someone who's hair stops growing... My life changed since mirena, but it is only recently I started putting the whole picture together. I made my decision and will have it taken out asap. I know some of you already asked the question, but I didn't see any answers: will my headaches disappear? will I loose the weight? What is your experience with the side effects after removal? Thanks !

I am 29 yrs old and have had cysts since I was 7 yrs old and endometriosis for more than 10 years. In September 09 I started Lupron injections after much urging by my doctor and a failed surgery. In an attempt to keep my left ovary I finally agreed. The side effects weren't too bad, hot flashes, headaches, weight gain, mood swings... all stuff I could deal with since I wasn't in nearly as much pain as I normally was. But that only lasted for a month or two, then the pain came back despite the injections. I stopped after I had 4 injections and that was in December 09. It's now Feb 20th and I still have not started my period again, but I have been in excruciating pain for 3 1/2 weeks feeling like I am going to start my period any second, but still nothing.
~~~~How long after the last injection should you start having a period again?~~~~~~~~~~
Anyone else have problems with this? I got my last injection on Dec 9th. It's been over 10 weeks. Is this normal or should I consult my doctor. (Dr who wants to go in now and take out my left ovary even though she doesn't think it will help with the pain.)

Hello everyone, I just had the Mirena inserted on Monday, Jan 25 at 4:00 pm. I'll have to say, the procedure to me was terrible. First, I'll have to say I was on the Depo Provera injection for 10 years with out one menses. I loved it. I also took extra calcium because of the side effect for waking in the bones. I really wanted to continue the shot, but my physician said that he recommended that I stop the shot and have a ablation. So he made an appointment for me to see a GYN for further recommendations. He recommended the Mirena. Now, keep in mind, I was on the shot for 10 years with no problems, no cramps, no headaches, no menses, no problems with the shot what so ever. Not even pain at the injection site. So I had the Mirena placement on Monday and I have not stopped cramping yet. That same day I felt like I was going to pass out on the table. I drove home and I could barely walk into the house. I went to bed ASAP and took some pain meds and the meds did not touch the cramps. I remembered why I loved the shot so much! I have read most of the post on here, so your tell me it's not going to get better? How long should I wait for the cramps to stop. I don't want to sound crazy, but this is very uncomfortable. I have not even thought about sex. I'm really scared.

I was on the NuvaRing for over a year, and came off of it about 6 months ago, when i had an abnormal pap. i haven't had a period since, and just found out from my doctor that i'm in early menopause. i'm 41 - my mom didn't start menopause until her late 40's/early 50's. i had many of the same problems listed here- the burning, sometimes painful sex, mood swings. But loved the ring at first, it was so easy. Never connected the hot flashes, night sweats, etc. to the ring. maybe it's a coincidence, maybe not. but i'm too young to be told i couldn't get pregnant if i wanted to... it's not fair. and i wish i had looked at this forum BEFORE i started on the ring so i could have left some options open with regard to having children. now i have to find out whether my body is still even producing eggs, which my hormone levels say is not likely. more research needs to be done on this product, and if you are in your 30's and on it, having any "perimenopausal" symptoms at all, get your hormones checked! i wish i had!

I started Wellbutrin about two weeks ago. At first, I was happy because it did seem to increase my energy. I did notice a type of metallic taste in my mouth. However, the real concern has been the past few days. I started my normally clock work period, a week and a half early and I have had profuse bleeding for two days. And, I am not exaggerating, by profuse I mean two/three super tampons plus pads per hour are soaked plus blood clots, non-stop. I have had heavy periods in the past, but nothing even close to this type of bleeding. I had to go to the ER! In fairness, it may be just a coincidence and there could be another issue, but the fact that this is the first time I have ever experienced anything like this in my life AND under severe side effects Wellbutrin does list change in menses. I was wondering why they would list it under severe? I can find no information on how Wellbutrin specifically effects menstruation, only change in mense under severe symptoms. I have found several references to women mentioning problems with their periods online related to Wellbutrin, but nothing very specific.

I have had good effect with the med for the symptoms I am taking it for, but if I end up bleeding to death, it won't be worth it. Forgive the dark humor!

I presently had the "para-guard" (copper IUD) inserted last month during my menses. I did all my research online before hand and made a very educated decision based on facts and feedbacks and what would better suit my needs. And what they don't tell ya is that it SERIOUSLY HURTS to have inserted. No one told me to take a pain reliever before hand, so I didn't. All my GYN said was call us the day you start and we'll schedule you in. And the did, so I go in to have it inserted and I'm very clear one "which one" and I want, sign the papers stating "yes" I do want the "para-guard" (a waver I believe.. )Then I get to the room and the GYN starts the exam and I'm already in pain even before they put it in because she has to "measure" my cervix first and that was no fun! Then I'm thinking it's all over and she says, "We haven't inserted it yet, I had to measure you first." And I'm like DO WHAT? You have got to be freaking kidding me! Then she says to take a deep breath and she puts it end and I about screamed bloody murder. (I just wanna say first I'm not a cry baby about a lil bit of pain. I have two tatoo's and my nipples pierced.So I'm not a crybaby, if I say it hurts believe me it does.) Anyhow the dr. must have seen how pissed off I was cause the first thing she says is "It lasts 10 yrs!!!!" I look at her and I'm like it DAMN well better! Good lord! I almost vomited when I felt that pain. I go to stand up and leave and I almost fell over and the dr. says "You can take some time to recover.. you don't have to leave just yet." And I'm thinking to myself , "oh yes I do lady, I'm so pissed off I don't know what I'd mistakenly say to you if I don't!" I've had it a month now and I had a lot of bleeding in between before even starting my period this month. And let me tell ya, I'm bleeding like crazy.. As soon as I started my period its been so heavy I was worried something was wrong with me. I'm bleeding not only heavy but FAST.. I have scary looking blood clots I'm passing and they are huge not the lil ones you maybe see in a normal cycle that are easily explainable. I mean huge CLOTS!! I passed one today that was red and purple like the size of one of those huge gumballs. YUCK! I swear it's like watching my insides full out. I can't take a bath without the water turning all pink and smelling like blood and I have this pain thats directly under my belly button where the thing sits. I have also noticed that sex is awful and painful the week before u start. My guess is that the blood is weighing the IUD down on your cervix and making you very sensitive. As far as the sex goes they said my hubsand wouldn't feel it and he says he can and it feels like a piece of dental floss giving him this little shock on his penis when we have sex in certain poistions and that it feels like it's giving him papercuts or something but he has checked and says he doesn't see any papercuts or anything and it doesn't bother him all the time either. I think the strings hang lower when your cycle is about to happen because the blood is weighing it down on the cervix like I said and then the strings seem longer..I maybe wrong but that just seems logical to me. I'm hoping my body gets used to this thing and the bleeding will lessen :( I do have cramps but they don't hurt anymore than what I already had, but the bleeding and blood clots are my main problem and the pain during sex the week before hand. I have read comments from other women before I got it myself and I was prepared for a heavy period BUT that's an UNDERSTATEMENT!!! I feel like I'm bleeding to death.. No lie. :( I'm gonna give this thing a 6 month run but if things don't change it's coming out! I only say 6 month run because I didn't go through all that pain to have it inserted just to gave up completely on the hope my bodies just still needs time to adjust. I choose this IUD because it's horomone free and I had no other options because I am in remission from Lupus another reason I'm not ready to give up on it yet. I'm cycling everyday on my calender I even so much as spot and I will post the results for you ladies. Thanks for all your feedback, I hope mine has helped as well. K.

I am 47 and decided to try loestrin 24 to avoid the peri- menopausal symptoms I was having. I did well the first week then the symptoms started. I had terrible cramps for 2 days during what would have been my normal menses, the cramps left but the bleeding continued. I had terrible stomachaches, gas, and constant belching.I wanted to throw up constantly, I could barely eat but somehow managed to gain 10 pounds in 2 weeks.The only positive was that I am now able to sleep. I am thinking that the few peri-menopausal symptoms I was having are not so bad now. If anyone else tried this for the same reason and had better luck with another pill please let me know.

I'm 24 and just recently finished my lupron treatment for endo. I'm still having some of the side effects and have yet to start my period again. I honestly would've rather had surgery again for endo than go through months of the side effects. The memory problems, overall fogginess, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes, and just the stress and complete crappy quality of life I've had most of this year has completely affected all aspects of my life. It's not easy at work, at home with my husband- surgery took a day or so to recovery from and this has been a nightmare for months and months. I'd really think about it and research the benefits for you vs the side effects before doing it. If there are any other options- I'd absolutely consider them.

Hi, i have 26 yo, im a doctor and my boyfriend too, i started to take Yasmin 3 months ago and ive never been a depressed girl, who cries with every tv show or even a commercial, now I AM, ive been from a funny girl who always had a big smile on the face and make jokes of everything (and thats why my boyfriend love me) but during this last couple of months i just don't know why im crying for every stupid thing..and then i go...why the heck did i cry for that?...im just waiting for my menses and then im switching to evra and see how it works,
Oh...plus i think i have IBS, migraine like headaches, almost no sexual drive and poor lubrication during intercourse, but ive not gain weight and my skin face is without black spots. thats the only good thing about Yasmin, but definitely i think my mood swings are because Yasmin and thats the worst thing.

So far I haven't seen anything in regards to my symptoms with Yasmin.

After going the past two years and having only two periods, I was diagnosed with PCOS. My Gyno told me that the only way I would be able to have a period, and delay the harmful side effects of this disorder would be to go on Yasmin. I agree that my mood swings the 1st month were terrible. I almost punched my own mother in the face because I didn't like one of her jokes. That's not me. But that is something common with BC. They are hormones your body takes in to regulate your cycle. And because my body doesn't' regularly produce the hormones needed for menses, I expected mood swings. The catastrophic depression and PMS were the main reasons I stopped taking the pill years ago.

My problem is a bit different. I haven't gained weight. As a matter of fact, I think I've lost a bit. My problem is my skin. Before the pill, I had flawless skin. It was always really sensitive, but because I was cognizant of this fact, I took every preventative measure to ensure its healthy appearance. But now my skin in a mess. I have a rash spreading all over my body. My eyelids have a hard crushed rash of skin folding over, and my under-eyes are the same way. All across my face, I now have raised red patches of skin that burn, and the only change I've made to my daily care regimen is popping that little pill every night. The rash is now spreading to my shoulders and a bit on my legs.

Has anyone else developed skin problems, or could this all just be coincidental in my case?

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I have had my Mirena for 14 months. I am looking into having it removed. I have gained about 5-10lbs with it and I have 2 menses per month. I only have about 5-7 non period days each month. My sex drive is at a all time low. I went from a female who wanted to have sex everyday of the week... to 1-2 times per month.
I am always nasty with my mate of 7 years and short tempered with my children. I already had a problem with headaches and I am now having many migraines per week. I just want it out. My new insurance doesn't cover the removal and I may have to pay out of pocket, but I cant get in with my GYN until November. I did read all the side effects and I have them all. Aside from not worrying about getting pregnant... This thing is the worst and I do not recommend it to anyone.

IF YOU CAN TAKE A PILL EVERY DAY, DO IT

hi guys it me again. i went to the doctors yesterday and had the mirena taken out. i feel 100 times better. i slept through the night, my stomach isn't bloated anymore, im actually happy and in a good mood. i did start my period so we shall see how long the bleeding lasts.
my doctor did tell me a little about the "mini pill" and paraguard. does anyone have any input on these birth controls?

Hello all!
I am so happy I found this site and so is my husband. I'm 44 and was suffering with all that "pre pre menopausal" period. I had my tubes tied when I was 30. After an ultrasound showed very small section of overlie left. My doctor decided to put me on birth control pills (I'm a smoker) on once a day everyday cycle. My menses stopped and some things got better and some worse. After a year, my doctor then felt this iud would help everything. He found out yesterday that this morning he was taking this thing out of me or else. (9 hard months)
I had my iud removed this morning, so I'm only 2 hours out.

Sept 2007 I scheduled for insertion. Since my doctor told me it was 5 minutes in the office, I went on my lunch hour. I never made it back to work. This was on a Friday, so I had the rest of the weekend to rest. This 5 minute insertion hurt more than dilation pain in child birth. I actually cried out! The "measuring" portion felt like my dr poked a hole in me. Sharp hot pain. Then the device, when he said it would "cramp" for a bit, but it actually felt like he was trying to shove it into my left tube or wall but a too small place with painful pressure and a hard pinch. I asked if it had sharp edges. It felt hot, like a hot pin. After I cried out, he said ok ok it's in, Thats it.
I had tears in my eyes it was that painful. I was totally not prepared for there to be this much pain. My doctor told me that I might be a little crampy but that would be it. What I actually felt was so much burning stomach pain where it was hanging on to me with what felt like claw like hands. I could not stand totally straight up or I would get a fast, sharp, hard pain in the left side on my stomach where all the pain I felt at insertion. This lasted everyday for 2 months then happened less and less until now a few times a month. Mostly when I over do it by stretching, exercise and vigorous sex. I always have to slouch a bit or I get those pains now.

I get cramps on and off and it would usually follow a cycle, but I was not mensing at all. Only spotted a few times. The other side effects were making me crazy and my family worried and upset. Mood swings are horrible. They can be quick and fast abnd very dark, mad and angry. I would never have acted this way before insertion.

I get depressed on and off, mostly on, in most often 3 week cycles. Crazy super anxiety over the smallest thing. I have gained weight, feel totally fed up with my appearance. I feel suspicious of everything (my husband keeps saying I'm paranoid about everything and everyone, I didn't see that of course). My mind constantly races and have found myself confused, or forgetful. The worse moment when I was filling out a form and couldn't remember how to write my last name and spell it. I could see it but not write it down, I was unable to spell it out loud for too long not to really scare me into thinking what the heck was going on. I have had almost every side effect everyone has posted except the acne. I see more pimples now and ones sort of under the skin, but not often enough to see a dr about and nausea I haven't a problem with yet.
I will list the rest but there are more if I think about it I have. Now I want to see how long it takes for them to go away.

, Headaches and/or migraines everyday, constant stomach and vagina issues including: aches, full feeling, and sharp shooting hot pains, terrible moods that can come on instantly, feeling depressed, angry and mean, weight gain, fast graying hair, some hair loss, bloated breast that feel real full all the time, breast tenderness and sharp sudden pains, numbness at times in arms and hands, chest pain, anxiety, paranoia, racing thought, some slurred speech on occasion, confusion, memory loss, leg pains and aches, low libido, painful sex, painful orgasm.

I hope someone steps in and has this product taken off the market!

I have been on bc for 7 years and Loestrin 24 for over a year now and finally found the perfect remedy to my irregular (sometimes 2 week long) periods. This is pretty much the only thing I love about the pill. However, It makes me feel a lot better that so many people are experiencing the many negative side effects that I have been getting from this darn pill. My frequent headaches are getting to be unbearable, I constantly feel so bloated and feel like my weight slowly creeps up despite a distance runner. I think I must be retaining so much water. I went on the scale one morning, then ran about 12 miles, then the next morning I gained about 6 pounds...i am a very healthy eater as well. It's just so mind boggling to me that this tiny pill can have such drastic effects on one's body. And depression is another big thing. I am also constantly depressed for no reason and snap at people for no reason.
But the big issue for me is probably my weight. I am really considering going off birth control completely. I just started a new pack this past Sunday...does anyone know if I can just stop cold turkey, or do I have to wait till I finish the pack?

Have any of you developed Leukemia after taking Yasmin? Or do you know some one who has developed it and they just happened to be taking it at the time? Any feedback would be appreciated.

I have read most of the postings on Yasmin but I haven't seen one where women pointed out experiencing terrible amounts of clots and incredible amounts of actual mensing... So it makes me wonder if I have another underlying condition? I have been taking Yasmin for about18 days now, started on my first day of mensing, and 18 days later, still mensing like there is no tomorrow and passing clots the size of the palm of my hands at times!!! It's unreal! And I went and bought 3 packages, I wanted to finish one and see but I think it's all gonna go to garbage now!! And to say I use to have a 30 day cycle with 2 days of pre-spotting followed by 3 days of actual mensing... some clots but not half as big and certainly not as many!!! Very disappointed with Yasmin. I am done with it.

I am a 42 year old woman. I was put on lipitor about three months ago - 10 mg. I have experienced almost all the symtoms people have mentioned. I also realise that my breasts get swollen and become painful three after my menses. Could this be the cause of Lipitor? I mentioned this to my doctor yesterday but she couldn't tell me why I am experiencing this pains in my breasts.

SARAH: syberlib, #35391

HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU HAD A MINI-STROKE? WHAT WERE YOUR SYMPTOMS PRIOR, DURING AND FOLLOWING? Were you diagnosed and if so what were the tests they conducted?

I feel so sorry that you were on this pill since it came out. 2001 is when it was approved in the U.S. and now it is being sold like crazy-heavily advertised.

I started Yasmin in January 2004. I went off in September 2006 so I was on it for 2.5 years. It was originally prescribed for me for anxiety interestingly enough because so many women here reported problems with anxiety while on it and then getting off of it.

I got off following 4 months of increasing chest pain. Started on the left side and then a month later, traveled across my chest and another month later primarily on my left side. This occurred usually the week just prior to my menstrual cycle so I expect that it has something to do with the hormone level changes just prior to the menses.

While on Yasmin, it made me so exhausted, I would shower and feel ready to go right back to bed. The Doctor recommended I take it at night so I did and it made getting up in the morning that much more difficult.

I went to the bathroom excessively due to the diuretic in Yasmin. no matter how much water I consumed, I constantly felt de-hydrated.

I had incredible fatigue while on Yasmin. My ears stopped up to the point of being painful and noticed right after I would take it that my ears would "pop" like they do on an airplane. This would last for 1-2 hours following taking it. I saw a hearing doc who told me that they've known for years that Ortho-contraceptives are odo-toxic meaning that they are toxic to the fluid levels of the inner ear. The inner ear consists of potassium and sodium fluid, so due to this pill's naturally increasing potassium levels, it made sense although a pharmacist, the prescribing Doctor and RN I saw to have an EKG done did not know this.

I've been off now for 3 plus months. However, to ease symptoms, I went onto Orthocept from September through December. Although some of the symptoms got better, the chest pains still continued to come the week before my period. What I want to know is how one knows if they are suceptible to a heart attack or stroke. The RN told me the EKG was normal but confirmed a returning heart murmur I had had years prior. When I was originally told I had this murmur back in 1999, a Naturopathic doctor said it was due to having low progesterone and said that it would likely go away on something like Orthocept. It did. However, after 2.5 years on Yasmin, it came back.

FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS POSTED OR IS NOT POSTING ON THIS SITE-I HIGHLY RECOMMEND KEVIN TRUDEAU'S BOOK ON NATURAL CURES. I'VE BEEN READING SECTIONS OF THIS FOR MONTHS UNTIL MY BROTHER GAVE IT TO ME FOR MY BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH. HE BASICALLY TAKES THE POSITION THAT ALL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AS WELL AS NON-PRESCRIPTION CAUSE ILLNESS. DEPRESSION. ANXIETY. YEAST INFECTIONS. FATIGUE. MUSCLE SOARNESS. YOU NAME IT. EVERYTHING I'VE READ TO DATE I'VE KNOWN AT AN INTUITIVE LEVEL. THAT BASICALLY, MUCH TO ALL OF SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE-THAT IS PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION TREATS SYMPTOMS AND NOT NOT CAUSE AND CREATES AN IMBALANCE IN HEALTH THAT LEADS TO OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS. I THINK THAT THIS IS BASICALLY TRUE AND I WOULD HEED WARNING TO ALL WOMEN SEEKING RELIEF FROM ANTI-DEPRESSANTS OR ANTI-ANXIETY MEDS. THEY ARE DEADLY.

IN ADDITION-EVERY WOMAN I KNOW HAS INCREASED ENERGY AND IRRITABILITY JUST PRIOR TO HER PERIOD. IT IS A NORMAL RESPONSE TO THE CHANGE IN HORMONE LEVELS IN YOUR BODY DURING THIS TIME. I USUALLY FIND THAT INCREASING ACTIVITY LEVEL, LOTS OF EXERCISE, AVOIDING CAFFEINE AND SUGAR ARE CRITICAL AND RELIEVE MOST TO ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS.

The other thing I would like to mention is that sensations of feeling "blue" or "sad" are just as normal as feelings of bliss and happiness. We're raised to think that we are supposed to be these jolly all smile faces and if you aren't' "happy", that something is wrong. So, I'd just say, that while some diagnosis about imbalances may be very real, I'd recommend doing alot of reading and research prior to putting anything else into your body or taking any other medications. They all likely cause other problems.

I am, after all this time, quite disturbed by this and what I expect are millions of other responses by people taking an array of medications that cause such severe symptoms and sometimes death. After 6 years on the market, how its still being pushed so heavily. If you read Kevin Trudeau's book, you'll see that much of the pharmaceutical and medical industry isn't concerned with treating the cause of your symptoms, but instead recommending medication after medication to treat the symptom.

Exercise and stress relief as critical as a healthy diet which today has become more and more difficult to create and make a discipline with lifestyle but it is absolutely critical. All these pills, I believe are wreaking havoc and hell on people all over the world.

I have been in provera for 10 days to correct irregular bleeding. on my 4th day of taking it, my period arrived. Now its been almost two weeks of having those cramps and menses. my breast swelling is terrible and i am gaining weight! are these normal? im getting scared....

For the past three months, I found my menses to be abnormal. Light and lasting a mere three days. I thought of the possibility of an early onset of Pre-menopausal sysmptoms. One Day I began to hemorage, and it persisted for five days. I get myself to the doctors and Norethindrone, is prescribed. Talk about being dillusional, anxious, hallucinating, irritable, frustrated, crampy, depressed and suicidal. Boy have I entertained thoughts...i almost feel very wierded out with myself. Like I do not like looking at myself in the mirror..Its almost as if I have changed...maybe due to all the bllod loss....i am recuperating thought, but this medication, has done me in...I stopped taking them, bleeding has stopped but now I am leaking and its clear, not urine...and gotch it smells Awful!!Pardon Me.....some medication is just not for everyone....My appetite is completely gone too..

I'm on day 19 of this pill and it's been a crazy ride so far. Some info on why I'm on it and what it's been doing to me thus far:

I've been like clockwork with my menses from after I finished puberty till now... about 10 years total.
I'm 33 and not sexually active.
I missed my menses after a very prolonged stressful month and then proceeded to bleed for 17 days a month later.

I had an ultrasound and the results showed a 4 cm cyst on one of my ovaries, it being unique in that it's a cyst inside of a cyst.

After these results my GYN (as assigned to me by my HMO primary care doctor) suggested I go on the pill for 3 months to stop any more ovulation then do a second ultrasound to see what the current cysts state will be.

I am predisposed to migraines since I was 7 years old, so this was my only concern in taking this type of medication.

So far I've had 2 major migraines which I've toughed out at work.

The second of the two, yesterday, Day 18, was accompanied with feelings of high intolerance, anxiety, anger, panic (that this crap was happening), and this weird feeling of knowing who I am normally, but not being able to grasp any of my normal behaviors.

To my S.O.'s credit, he says this is what I'm like when I'm PMSing.

I really hope that this doesn't mess with my overall chemistry, as it's taken me a long time to get to know me and to start all over is not something I want to have to go through again.

Hi Voice-bloated and fellow yasmin sufferers,

Just doing an update post on how i'm coming along these days. I'm 3 1/2 months off yasmin and the weight gain/bloating is still there. Remember this is only after being 4 months on the pill. Only got 1 period after taking provera to induce menses and i'm waiting to see when I'll get the next one. Like BLOATED- I also used to be a size 0-2 and now i'm bursting out of a 6. you can well imagine how i feel. (sigh) Yasmin has kept me from the beach all summer long. I haven't even gone swimming once. I've started to think that maybe i just have to come to terms with the fact that I have turned into a blob from this once upon thin, fit figure i used to posess.
Everyone keep posting here and let us know how you come along. your progress only inspires us and helps us stay strong.
Love U all,
Sherry