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Birth Control Depression
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Has anyone been able to find birth control pills that don't cause severe mood changes? I'm usually really happy and upbeat. Recently started birth control pills again and I forgot how much it affects my mood. Has anyone found that different birth control has different effects on mood? Any experiences or help would be great

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It eventually stopped.

Should I Go On Brith Control?
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I want a second baby however due to circumstances it will probably be almost a year before we can start trying for another baby. My surgeon told me that if I decided not to start trying for a baby I should go on birth control so my endometriosis doesn't come back. Is it a good idea to start on birth control if we'll be trying within a year or would the birth control keep me from getting pregnant after I've stopped it. Also does birth control really prevent Endo from coming back? I'm just looking… read more

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I've done ok on it... My real issue is a fibroid tumor on my uterus. But for the last 4 years I was good

How Long Until Birth Control Pills Stopped Periods
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When (how long until) did birth control pills stop your period and what bc did you take?

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Were there symptoms to your bleeding in major muscles
I have tightness in my neck, especially on the right side
I think it's just a raise in blood pressure, hoping it… read more

What Birth Control Are Yall Prescribed For Your Endo And How Has It Helped?
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I still get pain but the birth control stopped the bleeding

Has Anyone Tried Other Things To Control Their Endometriosis Other Than Taking Birth Control?
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Fingers crossed.

How Did You Get Diagnosed? My Ultrasound Came Back “normal” And My Doctor Keeps Pushing Birth Control. I Know It’s More Though.
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Also recommend getting different opinions. I've been to about 8 OBGYNs since 2016 before one finally brought up endometriosis. I wasn't diagnosed with a laparoscopy, but she considered all my… read more

How Many Of You Were On Long Term Birth Control?
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Ok so I'm asking this question because my Mom is curious. How many of you were on long term birth control before you started having issues trying to conceive?
My Mom is convinced birth control (or something consumed in our generation) is causing infertility. We know birth control keeps Endo from growing quickly, so I'm not sure her theory applies with our disease. But I told her I would ask

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I was diagnosed endometriosis at the age of 19 . Doctor advised to take birth control pills such as Ovaral tablet every day 1. I started using this birth control pill from 2021. Everyday i am… read more

Is It Normal To Have Endo, But Not Be In Pain As Long As You Are Taking Birh Control? Does That Count As A Milder Form Of Endo?
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I only have endo pain when i am not on birth control pills. Also I have never been able to have sex because the pain is too excruciating for me. Im not sure if that will help to answer the question but i tried :p

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Absolutely I had very mild pain while on birth control. The excruciating pain honestly didn't start until right before I got my tubes tied. They found my Endo then and when burnt off and was pain free… read more

Has Anyone Ever Tried Slynd? It’s A New Birth Control Pill. Any Info Would Be Greatly Appreciated!
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I was on Slynd for about 2.5 months. For me, it was terrible. It didn’t help with pain at all and I had frequent irregular bleeding. Other symptoms were: nausea, absolutely zero sex drive, weight… read more

Progesterone Birth Control
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Did progesterone help your symptoms? I have endometriosis and have had excision surgery once but now have worsening symptoms.