Menstrual cramping symptoms and conditions

Yasmin is great! I am 30 yrs old and have been on Yasmin for 4 years and my periods are reduced to a light 5 days (they used to be 8-12 days and heavy with clots). I have no more menstrual cramping as I did before. I have not had any pimples for 4 years. I have lost 15 lbs since being on Yasmin, but I also attribute that to being physically active and eating correctly. No change in moods, sex drive is better, boobs are bigger, energy is great. I am normal weight, healthy and active. I have no medical problems or risk factors. I just want to inform any of you that had problems with DVT, blood clots, or stroke..that all birth control pills (any brand) carry an increased risk of thrombosis. That is not a side effect unique to Yasmin. You are 2-3 X more likely to have a thrombotic event on OCPs when compared to women who are not on OCPs. Risk of thrombosis related to pregnancy is actually MUCH higher, 5-10 X compared to women who are not pregnant or on OCPs. So I'd stick with my OCPs to avoid the nastier side effects of pregnancy..

My gyn wants me to get the mirena. I am 28 and have a blood clotting disorder for which I take blood thinners. I had an embolism while on Nuvaring in March. Anyway, because of the blood thinners I bleed 25 days out of a 28 day cycle and there is nothing they can do about it...so the gyn suggested MIRENA. I'm a bit scared because I have not had any babies yet and I DO want to get pregnant within the next 5 years and start a family. The gyn assured me that I would not have any fertility problems and that Mirena was a wonderful device. I am still skeptical. What if I become depressed? What if the cramping is too much? It seems like a lot to go through ...the insertion, the risks etc. and what if I hate it? I am leaning towards asking for the mini-pill instead (progestrin only). The idea of having something inserted into my uterus frightens me.

Has anyone had these problems......I have had many dizzy spells, yeast infections, nausea, headaches that get worse when I bend over. I kept telling the doctors and he just went on like I was crazy. I finally went to have it removed and he claims it is stuck and he has scheduled surgery for me to have it removed! I am so mad at him and this stupid bc! I am mad at him for talking me into it and ignoring me when I was in pain! just email me your responses if you can jennysanders03@msn.com . I really need ppl to talk about this and the time thank you.

I started taking Lisinopril last March, and my monthly cycle went from a normal cycle to a debilitating three day pain fest.
The first month I had a uterine cramp like comparable to labor that lasts for three straight days. The second month I added a sharp pain in my stomach that compared to a severe food poisoning episode but the only symptom was the pain.

This continued through June, when I asked my physician to switch me to a different medication although he did not think the side effects I was describing was related to the Lisinopril. The next month the uterine cramp was less severe but I also was treating with Midol which may have been the reason.

Last month, at my six month check my blood pressure was still not where my doctor want to see it, so he put me back on Lisinopril and kept me on the Hydrochlorothiazide, now I am on two medications!

After reading this site, it occurs to me that my shoulder where I had surgery two years has also been acting up the last six months as well. I have been doing PT again after the pain increased and I asked my surgeon what to do. He made not connection to the medication I am taking as a possible source.

The only other thing is I have lost some weight, with relative easy (not usual for me). Which I had attributed to a change of eating pattern due to my new work schedule.

All things to consider now that I have read this website.

Thanks to all who share, this is the best way to understand that everyone does react differently and you have really pay attention to what is going on with your own body when you are taking any medication.

I suffered with pre-menopausal symptoms for 2 years before having the Mirena inserted in May 2007. My symptoms included bad menstrual cramping, heaving bleeding, hot flashes, night sweats, moodiness and lack of libido. But since having the Mirena all those symptoms have gone away. My OBGYN is using it for Hormone Replacement because I am too young (34 yrs old) to have menopause. I felt a lot better after about 3 months, I still have some side effects like hand numbness (mostly when I wake up in the morning or at night). Every couple of months I have some mild break through bleeding and I have PMS symptoms before it happens. I would have gone crazy without Mirena. I do have 1 symptom that I haven't heard anyone mention. Increased bladder infections, I don't know if this is caused by the Mirena or maybe its something else. If anyone has had this symptom can you post it?

Positives: Excellent excellent excellent for my asthma. I have never breathed so freely in my life! Also- reduced menstrual cramping, which is great and a bit of a bonus.

Negatives: Extremely painful large joints (i.e. knees and hips). I have always had knee issues that were annoying at their worst, but this medication seems to be exacerbating my knee problems and making them unbearable. I am only 39 and feel like I am 80! I stopped taking it last night after reading the side effects posted on this sight. I was actually relieved to see that there was another posting above from someone that has had their joints ache as well! This isn't just a little bit of pain- this is bad aching...like it's hard to get up and down from a chair! Argh!
I have come to realize that we are all just large experimental mice...they will try out this stuff on us to see what happens and giggle all the way to the bank. It's a disgusting thing. When drugs are good, they are amazing, but when they are bad- they can really wreck your life. I think it's time for Merk to admit that this drug is great for some- but that the side effects are real and need to be acknowledged. Thanks to all for these postings, it has been helpful and informative.

I've experienced weepiness and bad mood swings since beginning Yasmin. Also achiness in my lower abdomen. Kind of like menstrual cramping.

Sharp and persistent abdominal pain. I am 54 years old and received an injection of Kenalog at an Urgent Care clinic to relieve the swelling and other symptoms from a possible spider bite to the finger. The doctor warned that the shot would probably cause my period to start, but I've had a hyterectomy so I wasn't concerned. They administered the dose with two injections--one in each hip. Within an hour the lower abdominal cramping started (like what I used to suffer with menstrual cramping). Now after 48 hours of the cramps becoming more sharp and persistent, and after no sleep last night because of the pain, I'm concerned! It's the weekend so the clinic is closed. After reading the side effects on this web site, I've decided I must be suffering from a Kenalog side effect as well! I will never agree to another injection of Kenalog!

Hi Ladies, Yes some of our bodies are not made for the hormones in birth control. And it does differ depending on our age and how our body is changing as well. I was on various Ortho products for quite a long time with many side effects. However I think my body chemistry had alot to do with it. Now, I am 33 and have been on Yasmin for over a year. I love it. My only side effects are extra breast tenderness a week before my cycle. However, very little menstrual cramping and NO weight gain. And my cycles are like clock work each month. I love Yasmin.

I started Yasmin almost a month ago and I have had almost no side effects. I read this website before going on the pill and was scared out of my mind. But nothing has happened so far. A LITTLE spotting, a little premenstrual cramping (barely painful), and I do have to pee a little more than usual. i went on the pill to help with my menstrual cramping and so far i havent gotten to the end of the pack so i dont know if it will help yet...but i havent experienced any of the changes anyone else has. no blinding pain, no stomach cramps, no nausea, no acne, no weight gain. i guess this pill just works differently for different people so i would suggest that anyone try this to just see how it works out.

my daughter had severe stomach ache and menstrual cramping after taking nasalnex. did'nt relate it to nasalnex until she did'nt take a dose one night and the next day did'nt have the stomach aches. It would hurt after everything she ate or drank.