Hormone Problems

[2sp_]

Finally my GP has recognised that my hormones are wonky!

She has suggested that I try the IUD, but I'm really not keen on it. I'd like to try the POP, but due to my hormones I'm overweight. Can I still take the POP?

Of course, once the hormones have settled, hopefully the weight will drop too.

[pixie373]

Do you mean progesterone only pill? My friend is on that because she is overweight, in preference to the combined pill (sorry if that's not what you meant!)

[2sp_]

Yes, sorry pixie I should have said progesterone only pill. I've spent so much time talking about this lately I've descended into initials!

[pixie373]

Fair enough. Just checking. What has your doctor said about the pill? They do seem reluctant to prescribe them, i feel. They seem to try to persuade you to change to other methods when you're on it anyway.

[2sp_]

My GP didn't seem to want to discuss it with me. She seemed to be set on the IUD and didn't really take on my concerns about it.

I want to do some research before I go back to her to ask for the POP instead.

[237SJ]

I was on the progesterone only pill for a very short time some years ago. It was ghastly - I had a period about every 2 weeks. It had such a huge inpact on my lifestyle that I had to come off it. A friend of mine who has wonky hormones has a contraceptive impant. Have you considered that option?

[2sp_]

I just can't get my head around an implant either. The idea of a foreign body in me is freaking me out!

I know I have to do something, my periods are hell and I'm growing a beard! I was fine before I had children! I blame them!

[237SJ]

To be fair, an IUD is a foreign body too. My friend who has the implant is a nurse and puts her own impant into her arm and she gets along very well with it. I`m not saying that you should have that but it might be another option to discuss with your doctor.

[pixie373]

I've had no problem at all with mini-pill. Your periods become irregular and lighter at first and usually then pretty much stop. I'm the same, i don't want anything intrusive either. Whether it would actually help you though, would depend on the hormone imbalance. You could just refuse the IUD and see what she suggests next.

[2sp_]

Thanks to you both for your answers.

I'll go back and refuse the IUD and implant.

[pixie373]

You're welcome. There will be other options. She needs to listen to you x

[2sp_]

Thanks pixie.

x