FabSwingers.com forum: Gynae advice?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

When I am away from the scene, I am a single dad to a wonderful 15 year old daughter.

She has been suffering terribly with her periods for a couple of years, and doctor has recommended either mefenamic acid or mini pill.

I clearly have no experience of this sort of thing! Do any Fabbers out there have experience/views/advice ?

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Was a long time ago but I got put on the pill early because of painful PMT and also PMS. The mood swings and hormones were as bad as the pain. The pill helped regulate me and the cramps eased up a bit but never went completely. I'm now on a different pill and haven't had a period for 17 years x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Was a long time ago but I got put on the pill early because of painful PMT and also PMS. The mood swings and hormones were as bad as the pain. The pill helped regulate me and the cramps eased up a bit but never went completely. I'm now on a different pill and haven't had a period for 17 years x"

Thanks for that Raven x Any side effects at all?.

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By *urvyandCurious999Woman
over a year ago

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Does she fit any of the symptoms for endometriosis? It frequently goes undiagnosed for years because and can cause a lot of pain.

I was on the mini pill for years, no periods but also no sex drive and it made my anxiety a lot worse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Other forms of contraception can also help with periods. Maybe speak to one of the nurses at your local clinic and go through some options?

There’s pros and cons to all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Other forms of contraception can also help with periods. Maybe speak to one of the nurses at your local clinic and go through some options?

There’s pros and cons to all.

It's a whole new world for me. Google was my first port of call ... felt even less informed afterwards!

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By *zQTWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere

I was given the mirena coil and I haven’t looked back.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Does she fit any of the symptoms for endometriosis? It frequently goes undiagnosed for years because and can cause a lot of pain.

I was on the mini pill for years, no periods but also no sex drive and it made my anxiety a lot worse. "

No sex drive I can live with (she's 15) ... the anxiety thing is interesting. She does have some issues in that area caused by the split from her mother (hence her living with me).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When I am away from the scene, I am a single dad to a wonderful 15 year old daughter.

She has been suffering terribly with her periods for a couple of years, and doctor has recommended either mefenamic acid or mini pill.

I clearly have no experience of this sort of thing! Do any Fabbers out there have experience/views/advice ?"

I work with young women and many were put on the mini pill in their early teens for such problems. The problem is that now they want to come off it and it is often hell for them. Please try fish oil and supplements first!

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thanks for that Raven x Any side effects at all?."

Weight gain was the major one I remember. Plus it was trial and error at first to find the right one for me. Your local family planning or a practice nurse will be able to give you better advice x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Different things will work for different women, and the doctor should be able to talk you/your daughter through the risk profile. Worth checking for endometriosis too, it's horrendous.

Thank you for listening to your daughter. Too many of us have suffered because our pain has been minimised or even denied by parents and doctors who think they know better and women are wimps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Other forms of contraception can also help with periods. Maybe speak to one of the nurses at your local clinic and go through some options?

There’s pros and cons to all.

It's a whole new world for me. Google was my first port of call ... felt even less informed afterwards!"

If I’m being honest, it was trial and error for me. No one can predict how their body will react to different contraceptions until they try. I settled on the coil at 18 and it works for me so well. But that’s not to say it’s for everyone.

From 15-18 I think I tried what felt like everything to ease periods. They do naturally calm down as you come out of puberty anyway- provided there is no underlying issue.

I’d get her booked in with the clinic and talk through it with the nurses. I’ve found that sometimes the nurses can be a little bit more knowledgable about how it actually is, rather than the medical mumbo jumbo. Also, it’s their job, they do it day in day out and when you’re 15 and have EVERY insecurity in the world about your body and the weird and wonderful things it does, they’re very compassionate and put you at ease about it all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every woman is different so it's difficult but I think general advice would be to a sexual heath clinic and they may be more helpful that the GP but do remember if you are getting nowhere with the GP you have a right to ask for a second opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My daughter suffered very badly and was put on the pill at an early age which helped a little but she continued to suffer. It transpired she was and still is suffering with endometriosis even after three ops. Unfortunately this condition does not get early diagnosis but worth prompting the GP if her condition does not improve after other avenues have been followed. I hope it's a simpler problem for your daughter and she improves quickly.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My daughter suffered very badly and was put on the pill at an early age which helped a little but she continued to suffer. It transpired she was and still is suffering with endometriosis even after three ops. Unfortunately this condition does not get early diagnosis but worth prompting the GP if her condition does not improve after other avenues have been followed. I hope it's a simpler problem for your daughter and she improves quickly."

Thankyou x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I was only diagnosed with endometriosis after I needed gynaecological surgery for other reasons. I've never been treated. Periods suck, darling, welcome to being a woman

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I suffered badly from day 1 aged 11. I was put on the pill at 14 to regulate my cycle & so I could be prepared for any pain & sickness.

It was only when my dad came to see my gynae consultant when I was 18 that I was taken seriously as having more than period pain.

Download a period tracker app that she can input info the cycle, pain, flow, feelings etc... then show it to GP.

No 2 women are the same & as she’s still young I would be guided by her GP for now but be prepared for a fight once she turns 16 if medication doesn’t help xx

She’s lucky to have you xx

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