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Will Oral Contraceptive Pills Reduce Blood Flow During Menstruation?
Question: If I start taking an oral contraceptive pill will it reduce my blood flow and pain when I get my periods? I get very heavy and painful periods and want to do something about it. can you please advise of suggestions.
I got my period this morning and the pain was so severe that I very nearly called an ambulance to take me to hospital it was that bad.
I got my period this morning and the pain was so severe that I very nearly called an ambulance to take me to hospital it was that bad.
Brief Answer:
I will say get evaluated first, then contraception if needed!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this heavy and very painful periods that you have reported. While contraception inmost cases will help in regulating menstrual flow and pain, I will suggest that we know exactly what has caused it before treating blindly. Contraception comes in after excluding all possible causes like fibroids, infection, endometrosis, etc.
For the above reasons I Will recommend the following:
1. Get evaluated by an OBGYN at your earliest convenience,
2. Take pain medications like Tylenol and Ibuprofen when in pains,
3. If no other cause is identified, contraception may be considered. At 37, we need to be very careful about choosing the type of pill you can take.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
I will say get evaluated first, then contraception if needed!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this heavy and very painful periods that you have reported. While contraception inmost cases will help in regulating menstrual flow and pain, I will suggest that we know exactly what has caused it before treating blindly. Contraception comes in after excluding all possible causes like fibroids, infection, endometrosis, etc.
For the above reasons I Will recommend the following:
1. Get evaluated by an OBGYN at your earliest convenience,
2. Take pain medications like Tylenol and Ibuprofen when in pains,
3. If no other cause is identified, contraception may be considered. At 37, we need to be very careful about choosing the type of pill you can take.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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