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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
London, UK

Hi Endosisters! πŸ™

So I'm new here - I've just had my diagnostic laparoscopy, prior to that I was on depo provera (injection) for 5 years as it was so bad, however I felt that the side effects were getting worse and gave up after battling with anxiety, hot flushes, low libido, acne etc.πŸ™„

I have tried the Kyleena IUD, it didnt sadly work for me... it actually made things worse at the time! πŸ˜ͺ

There isn't much online about the combination pill vs the progesterone pill for endo, I realise that… read more

December 10, 2019
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I take daysee (only get a period every three months)
Since being on it I feel my hormones aren't as wack. MY endo pain isn't as bad. This is my third birth control I am trying and sticking with it.

December 11, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi Chloe. It does seem to be different depending on the person.
After my lap I started with combined pill and I did not take it well - it actually caused more pain! Then when I switched to progestin (dienogest under trade name of Visanne) within one week I could already feel the difference. I've now been taking it for a couple of months and I feel the best I ever had (I've also made lifestyle changes but nevertheless).
It also depends if you want your pill to be a contraceptive as well as progesterone only pill will not prevent pregnancy.
I guess you might start with one treatment, see how you feel for a couple of months and then if you don't think it's right for you see if you can change it.
Good luck and I hope you'll finally find your way to relieve the symptoms.

December 10, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thanks Katherine, really appreciate your thoughts and advise. The podcast looks great - thank you! Sorry to hear of your troubles on your endo journey, however you sound so positive and I am really grateful for the insight.

I am terrified of the clot risk with the combi options, I know it is low risk but still... risk is risk right!? What I find interesting is the theory that endo needs eostrogen to grow therefore I worry about the impact it could have long term on a combined option...

It is frustrating as depo worked for me for a while as I desperately needed it to carry on with my career, but then the side effects just started escalating out of control and going through menopausal symptoms at 28 wasn't fun!

Thanks again and have a super weekend ahead x

December 11, 2019

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