I got a diagnosed some months ago but I have a hard time adjusting to it. My medication is working but I am experiencing intense body fatigue and aches. I’ve changed two types of hormones so far, but both progesterone only. I’m considering changing to an estrogen-progesterone pill but I’m scared about the side effects. I’m also having a hard time connecting to people as I feel that I don’t relate to them, my friends are living their normal lives whereas I am in a day to day struggle. Anyways if… read more
I've been on a progesterone-only for 5 months, I also got quite a few side effects namely: significant fatigue (was falling asleep multiple times a day), mood changes, body aches and back aches, hair loss, weight gain
@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member. I’m on a combination pill and it’s working for me. I’ve tried so any pills and birth control options and they all gave me bad side effects. I’m on zoely now and I hardly have side effects, only that it’s increasing my appetite and I’ve gained a lot of weight. I’ve started appetite suppressant so I hope they help as this is the only pill that works for me. Mayb try a different pill and see how it goes