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hiya,
i went on the pill in july, due to problem periods and 4 contraceptive reasons.
as 4 the period problem, they were still v.painful and still as heavy.
i came off it over 2 wks ago, during the last month of takin it my belly swelled, i look constantly bloated, i thought after my last period that it would go down, but it hasnt and i lok pregnant.
could it b due to the pill or do u just recon im gettin fat!!
and do u have any suggestions to relieve the pain, i do take nurofen, but 2 tablets only last 2 hrs in stead of 4. ive tried loads a tablets. ive heard about herbal remedies but they can b quite expensive.
thanx
love helly
i went on the pill in july, due to problem periods and 4 contraceptive reasons.
as 4 the period problem, they were still v.painful and still as heavy.
i came off it over 2 wks ago, during the last month of takin it my belly swelled, i look constantly bloated, i thought after my last period that it would go down, but it hasnt and i lok pregnant.
could it b due to the pill or do u just recon im gettin fat!!
and do u have any suggestions to relieve the pain, i do take nurofen, but 2 tablets only last 2 hrs in stead of 4. ive tried loads a tablets. ive heard about herbal remedies but they can b quite expensive.
thanx
love helly
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Sorry to hear you in discomfort. If you haven't done so already, can I suggest you talk to your GP about it and the issues you have discussed.
Remember it does take a few months for the levels of the contraceptive hormone to be high enough to effectively begin to deal with period pain etc. If you only started in July, then perhaps you need to persevere with it.
If you have had problems with bloating you may be retaining fluid, so try sitting with your legs elevated, and try and avoid standing for long periods if possible.
Without wanting to cause you worry, is there any chance you are pregnant? As I say, it takes a while for a therapeutic level to be established, which is why GP's etc advocate using another form of contraception in the early days of taking the pill.
It may be worth checking, of course I am probably completely wrong and way off the mark.
Helly, - girl as to whether you are getting fat, you r looking fine <IMG alt="image" alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"> (seriously I don't know, remember I can't actually see you!!! - though feel i know you)
As for the pain, if it has lasted for more than 3 days - please see your GP. DO NOT take any more than 2 paracetamol based preparations, every 4 hours - and no more than 8 in any 24 hour period, it can be very dangerous.
You shouldn't be in pain - remember it is natures way of saying GO AND SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
Don't worry and take care, let us know how u r.
derby
thanx derby. i hope im not pregnant, but i dont know if its possible as i was/am still having my periods, but i have heard u can still have periods and b pregnant. i dont tend to take the tablets when required, every 2 hrs, un less the pain is unbearable, which it usually is.
the docter prescribed me 3 monthe of the pill and said to go back after to get more, but i returned and said i wanted to come off it cause of all the probs i was having, and im not in a sexual relationship at the mo.
im worried now that i might b pregnant, as i did have unprotected sex while with my ex.
i suppose i will just have to buy a pregnancy test, but surley if i am havin periods then they might distorte the results,as such.
thanx again.
c ya love helly
She says that perhaps the pill you were on wasn't of a suffiently effective strength to deal with your period pains, therefore your GP may be able to prescribe something else. When she was on the pill she felt bloated as well - so it might be one of the side-effects.
Though it does sound unlikely that you are pregnant as you are continuing to have periods, it is POSSIBLE, particularly as you have had unprotected intercourse. So it must be worth spending a fiver or so on a kit just for peace of mind.
As for the results being affected by the pill. Tests look for a hormone in preganant females urine called hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin), which isn't affected by the pill.
I am sure everything will be ok helly, let us know how you get on.
regards derby and mrs derby.
but i know that if i am, then id have to keep it, so then id have to drop outta uni, which is my dream, as i wanna b a paramedic.
god im scared now.
o well,
have to wait and c
thanx again
love helen
But cover your arse by getting it checked out.
If you are pregnant, then life doesn't stop, it changes but it still goes on - only different.
Please let us know how you are, my thoughts are with you. You'll be fine.
regards derby
As for essential oil, put about 4 drops of MARJORAM into a hot bath (but not too hot or it'll evaporate) and stir it a bit. LAVENDER works too, but you have to be careful with these oils because some can irritate your skin.
Apart from that you could try lying on the floor with you legs up against the wall, or a hot water bottle. I know it's the last thing you want to do, but try to exercise because it helps me.
I don't really know much about contraception, but you've got my advice on menstrual pains.
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i was also wondering, if i am, and i have a slight belly, then is it possible to kinda suck in still, and make it kinda flat, ur belly that is?
when i used to 'suck in' my pelvis used to stick out, but now theres a little bulge. and also, my ribs used to b v. close 2 my skin, but now its kinda rounded, so if i was, my bulge wouldnt b that high would it? i sayin to my self im not pregnant, and i suppose i know im not,but then could i b telling myself that and not realising? im realy confused?
jhust have to wait 4 friday now,
c ya, sorry 4 all the q's
love helen
oh, and also, would still havin my periods harm the baby?
and i had a hep b jab on monday, and they asked was i pregnant, and b 4 i could react i said no, shit, as they say u shouldnt have it if u r.
im not thinkin about it that much, well tryin not 2 any way.
i bet this will all just b a big hype and then i'll look a prat.
c ya love helen
The miracle solution for me was Depo-Provera. I'm not sure of its availability in other countries, but if you are interested in it, I highly reccommend looking into it. It is an injection you get from your doctor 4 times a year. It is far more effective than the pill, and does not contain estrogen which causes many of the unpleasant side effects of the pill (breast tenderness, risk of blood clots, etc.) For me, the best part of all is that your periods stop completely! Some people find that disturbing, but it is perfectly safe.
Another major benefit of Depo-Provera is that it is safe for smokers, whereas the pill is not. The downsides are that it can take up to a full year to regain your fertility after long-term use (this is rare though- I always start ovulating within 2 or 3 months). Not a good choice if you are planning on starting a family soon.
But again, for those of us who really suffer though painful periods (I used to vomit for 3 days because the pain was so bad), it's really worth looking into.
i will let u know when i find out, promise.
love helly
i did it the other day, it was negative, but ive never heard or seen the test b4 so i hope its reliable, i had to float the dipstick thing in a pot off me, mking it float by putting it between sponge! strange.
thanx 4 all the support guys, i realy appreciate it.
love always helly
im still feeling and lookin bloadted, so i guess i better do a bit more exercising!
i will wait 4 my next period, as it will b my 1st proper 1 after the pill, and mayb do a test again, a proper1 this time!
i think it may have been called blue bird or someint, not sure.
thanx again love ya helly
Hope alls well anyway, been up Watford lately?
Lots of love lolly and baby
hiya lolly and baby,
how r u? havent heard from u for ages.
i was at quincys (A41) with 2 wankers last nite, but we just got plastered on lovely cocktails! so it was ok i suppose, have u eva been there?
i was in watford shoppin yesterday as i skived work! but all i bought was a eyeliner.
ikm goin 2 destiny 2 moro, theres a foam party, and weve got some free tickets. r u going? i will b knackered 4 uni on tues but nevermind u only live once.
how the babys ok, and not weighing u down 2 much! is ur bump big yet? i was in mothercare yesterday lookin at the prams! i cant resist, and all the clothes and minute socks. do u know if ur havin boy or girl? or is it gonna b a surprise?
nice to hear from u, love helen
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Hiya!
I have been to quinceys a couple of times but not for ages.
Im not off to destiny 2morro... I have to b in some sort of desperate state to go up there (no offence I just prefere doin it large in London!).
The baby is fine but doin my head in as I just wanna get it out its making me sooo tired. By the way, u r definatly not pregnant then? I hope not. B carefull Helen as its not the greatist thing in the world and u r still so young, I no I am too but its all a bit late for me now.
My best friend told me she was pregnant yesturday, I swear I have started off some sort of fasion!
Anyway gotts chip, speak 2 u soon,
luv lolly
bye, love kelly.