Ladies-- help please!
I am 3 months post op, and since surgery my hormones are apparently out of control. A little history: I have only 1 ovary, no tubes thanks to cysts. My periods were horrible in high school and most of my adult life I have been on Depo or Aygestin to just completely stop my periods.
The meds I used pre-op don't seem to work anymore so my doc put me on a birthcontrol. The first didn't work (Ortho-Cyclen) and so I'm staring my second (Desogen). My periods are insane. I have bled more days than not in the last month. I am home now from work because they are so heavy I literally can not function unless I am close to a restroom. I think I took 6 showers over the weekend. (I'm trying not to be too graphic) I had to file FMLA today because I have lost so much work time. I am at my whits end. Someone please tell me I am not alone in this after surgery. I have spent most of the weekend just boohooing because of all of this. My doctor is usually open to any suggestions I can bring as far as medication goes. What has worked for you guys post-op? Has anyone dealt with this? I am at my whits end.
The meds I used pre-op don't seem to work anymore so my doc put me on a birthcontrol. The first didn't work (Ortho-Cyclen) and so I'm staring my second (Desogen). My periods are insane. I have bled more days than not in the last month. I am home now from work because they are so heavy I literally can not function unless I am close to a restroom. I think I took 6 showers over the weekend. (I'm trying not to be too graphic) I had to file FMLA today because I have lost so much work time. I am at my whits end. Someone please tell me I am not alone in this after surgery. I have spent most of the weekend just boohooing because of all of this. My doctor is usually open to any suggestions I can bring as far as medication goes. What has worked for you guys post-op? Has anyone dealt with this? I am at my whits end.
I unfortunately have no suggestions. Thanks to all the hormones being released I'm back to having a normal period on Mirena, when I've had none for over 3 years! I can't imagine how it would be if they were all screwy to begin with. Big hugs to you and I hope you have luck figuring it out. In time it will pass, but I know that doesn't help now.
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Until you can find a solution with your doctor, maybe consider using an adult diaper? I know that sounds bad but they have those new ones that are sleek and won't poof out. I see ads for 'em all the time on TV. It might give you a little peace of mind that you're not bleeding through. I'm totally self concious when I get my period, so I can only imagine how stressful it is to have a REALLY bad one.
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