I Can't do it anymore.............

[Tigger Momma]

I have posted my history in other threads but Ill give the ladies who dont know a bit history. I had an irratic cycle ALL last year only for my cycle to go normal this january and for it to last for three months.......Then she came on time in April but never left, I am now on day 35 of bleeding. I am at my wits end. I have went to the doc and he says I'm normal and were gonna wait for 3 months till my cycles can regulate and then put me on Clomid to help me ovulate but there is no end to this bleeding and I know that If I am to call the doc back, all hell do is put me off or put me on birth control. He assured me that I am not infertile and everything is fine but I just want a normal cycle for goodness sakes. I can't even have a normal married life and its bugging me and my husband.........My flow is too heavy to even consider intimacy and I get annoyed whenever OH touches me because I know that it cant lead anywhere. My cycle did this last year and the longest it was on was for a month and a half. Its soooo bad that I am now anemic. The constant bleeding im sure could eventually put me into extreme anemia and I have to go on Iron pills and i know I need to start vitamins cause this is not healthy. I dont want BC pills because we are TTC but its sooo annoying and Im thinking of just giving up and going on BCP to regulate me................I just dont like to give up on anything but there is nothing I can do. I have prayed and nothing. BC pills seem to be my only resort to having a NORMAL marriage.........I just know that everytime I swallow that pill I will be sad. I am about to turn 25 which is not old I know but I would like to have 2-3 kids out of the way before I turn 30 and it doesnt look like that is going to happen. I feel like Birth Control is my only option to sanity.........I even stopped posting in my journal to help me to stop thinking about TTC and you know what I think about it but I would say that Im in a manageble state of TTC insanity, it doesnt control my every waking thought, but you know what does now................THE FACT THAT IM STILL BLEEDING.........That old saying, if it aint one thing its another, is sooooo true............Im not even in the crying stage, Ive surpassed it...........Im in the fed up stage................Like really what am I to do
Im about to start a buddy thread for women who cant seem to get to go away. Its really annoying........past annoying............down right depressing and gives me a sense of hoplesness.

 

[Tigger Momma]

Since my last post, I have decided to go on birth control...............Im not happy about it but, Id rather have some sort of sanity and decided to give up TTC. Ive Stopped my journal and now I'm stopping TTC. If I can't get a . I'll opt for a normal cycle and a normal sex life...........Good Luck to everyone

 

[latestarter]

Hi Mrs. Larkins,

WOW! 35 days of bleeding is NOT normal. Ever. And I really hope you ditch your Dr. and get a 2nd or 3rd or 4th opinion. I have never heard of such a thing, and certainly never heard it called normal. I'm angry at your doctor for blowing you off in such a casual manner.

Is there any way you can see someone else? Birth control may stop the bleeding, but it really is just masking a symptom that has been occurring with you for a long time. Figuring out why this is happening is a first step.

And hopefully you will have your children soon.

I'm so sorry you are going through this, and hope you find medical help soon.

Take care.

 

[Tigger Momma]

Hi Mrs. Larkins,

WOW! 35 days of bleeding is NOT normal. Ever. And I really hope you ditch your Dr. and get a 2nd or 3rd or 4th opinion. I have never heard of such a thing, and certainly never heard it called normal. I'm angry at your doctor for blowing you off in such a casual manner.

Is there any way you can see someone else? Birth control may stop the bleeding, but it really is just masking a symptom that has been occurring with you for a long time. Figuring out why this is happening is a first step.

And hopefully you will have your children soon.

I'm so sorry you are going through this, and hope you find medical help soon.

Take care.

Thank you sooo much for saying this.......I know its not normal and Its like Im passed anger.........I dont know what to do.........Im at a loss..........I also feel that Birth Control is only masking the real issue...........Your the first person other than me to say that though.........Thank you soo much.That means alot

 

[Bexy]

Hey Mrs Larkin, I completely agree with latestarter - go get a second opinion!! I don't know how you've coped bleeding so long (I'm bad enough with 2-3 days of it and DH is ready to jump on me as soon as its gone!)

You're doc needs to go back to school if he thinks 35 days of bleeding is right!!

Take care of yourself and be as angry as you need to get that second opinion!!!

 

[BizyBee]

I agree too. 35 days just isn't right. Although BCP may regulate you, it probably won't fix the issue. I can't believe your Dr. isn't concerned about this.

 

[MommySierra]

Hi Mrslarkins08,
I can totally and completely understand where you are coming from...I was on and off BCP for 12 years (19-31, I also had Laparoscopic surgery at 24 to remove a fibroid from my left ovary) when I was 29 I had a period that lasted 90 days, yes girl it was three months long, I developed anemia as well and the only way to stop it was to get back on BC...When I turned 31 I decided that I would no longer take BC no matter what and after a few regular periods, it just went away for 6 months, I then had a visit from AF that lasted 96 days...I hated it I was upset and depressed and lost a lot of weight, but once I got off the pill (a month after that) my period was gone, it took another 6 months for it to come back...When I got engaged with my hubby and we decided to just TTC it was hard, I was so irregular (AF would come every few months for a couple of days at a time) and decided to see my gyn who immediately referred me to a FS, I was then put on Provera to bring AF and I an now (soon be 35) on my 3rd round of Clomid…To make this very long story short, hang in there…there are options for you, you are still young (I know it seems like times ticking) and VENT all you need to, we are here for you and I hope you get better soon…Shoot me a message if you want to chat more I totally know what you are going through.
HUGGSS

 

[Cupcake Queen]

Mrs Larkins - get a second opinion hon. It isn't right - you know yourself it isn't right and whilst being on birth control means things are 'normal' with cycle and sex life - I worry you will still subconsciously be thinking/worrying about it.

there are lots of good doctors out there - I hope you can find one near you that will take things a bit more seriously. My only recommendation is to find a female doctor. I have had sooooo many terrible male doctors when it comes to women's problems- they don't get it - they wouldn't have the faintest clue what it's like to bleed for 5 days let alone a month! Listen to your womans intuition.

 

[Tigger Momma]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I finally got the doc to I am now seeing to look more into it. He has scheduled me for a D&C to scrape my womb to hopefully stop the constant bleeding and he's also scheduled me for a hysteroscopy to physically look for the problem. I was absolutely excited but they rescheduled it for the 3rd of June due to anesthesia issues. Then 2 weeks after that he is going to put me on Clomid to induce ovulation. I am really anxious to see the results and I'll make sure to post the results. Thanks ladies

 

[Trying4ever]

Thats really good news! I think the worst thing you could have done was to go back on the pill especially since you are TTC and the fact that you have such long periods really needs to be looked in to. There are other drugs out there that can help with the bleeding not just BCP.

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I finally got the doc to I am now seeing to look more into it. He has scheduled me for a D&C to scrape my womb to hopefully stop the constant bleeding and he's also scheduled me for a hysteroscopy to physically look for the problem. I was absolutely excited but they rescheduled it for the 3rd of June due to anesthesia issues. Then 2 weeks after that he is going to put me on Clomid to induce ovulation. I am really anxious to see the results and I'll make sure to post the results. Thanks ladies

 

[Clueless]

I'm glad your doctor is doing something at last, I had a period for 6 months when I was 19. I so wish I'd had something done about it or some investigations at least then. Maybe I wouldn't be in my situation now?

 

[latestarter]

Hi - I just posted on your other message too - I'm so glad you have found a doctor who listens. June 3 will be here very quickly, don't worry - it will all work out for you.

 

[obe]

Hope you get some answers soon! I HATE doctors!!! They just palm you off as if your wasting their time. I really hope you get a good doctor swho will help you out. We landed on our feet with the doctor we have, she has been great and is willing to help us. She is still in training and only with our practice for 6 months but I wish all doctors were like her!
Hope all goes well and these tests can give you the right treatment you need.