Okay so I'm 18 and I have had periods since I was 11. I swear they get worse every year. When I was in school I would miss class because it was so bad, I missed work, and many other things because of my period. I get real bad cramps that are so bad I throw up and can't stand for long. I feel weak all over and really tired as well. I bleed a ton and it absolutelt sucks. My periods are very predictable, I can usually guess within two days of when my next one will come and they always last 7 to 8 days. My question is this, is there any way to help releive some of the cramps or bleeding? I don't have time for normal excercise, and if you suggest BC please give specifics. I already use heating pads and I take iron pills and multivitamins as well. I have used all kinds of OTC meds but they don't help much. I don;t really have the option for Rx's so please don't suggest doctor visits. If you could help, I would love it more than you imagine.
Update:BTW I am not overweight... I am 5'6" and 120 lbs.
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Unfortunately, the only real option is to see a doctor. I was the same way from age 12 to 23, when I started BC. It has helped tremendously. I went from 8 long, painful, incredibley heavy days to not even noticing it. I take Yaz, because it helps with PMDD. Yasmin is from the same company (Bayer) and uses the same hormones as Yaz, but in different amounts. Depending on if you have the symptoms of PMDD or not, either of those would be good choices. If you chose Yasmin, there is a generic called Ocella that only costs $4.00 if you don't have insurance. However, you do have to see a doctor for a Pap test to get the RX for the BC. There are usually free clinics that will perform the exam and write you the RX.
I suggest drinking lots of water. Take advil and get plenty of rest. Also a heating pad helps.
if u r overweight seroiusly that is it u have to find time toexercise caz the bigger u r the bigger ur flow is
try birthcontrol
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