LADIES: 4 Times a Year/Suppressing It Altogether

CrimsonTide4 · #1 09-05-2003, 08:28 AM

On another listserve, it was mentioned that there is a BC pill that would cause your menstrual cycle to only come 4 times a year.

I will look for an article to post with the name of the pill so we can discuss in a more enlightened manner, but let us at least get a general idea for now.

POLL QUESTION: Would you take a birth control pill that also reduced your monthly cycle to 4 months a year?

Let me just say, I would in a heartbeat. I really do believe that there should be a switch that is flipped on and off when you are ready to begin procreating. I have been acquainted with Aunt Flo since the 7th grade and I think she deserves a vacation from coming to visit so daggone often.

CT4
~20 more years of dealing with Aunt Flo

FeeFee · #2 09-05-2003, 09:37 AM

Heck yeah, as long as there are no complications such as an extra heavy flow during those 4 months

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Neosoulchild · #3 09-05-2003, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by FeeFee
Heck yeah, as long as there are no complications such as an extra heavy flow during those 4 months .

Exactly, a friend of mine got the shot, and she was on her period for the entire three months that the shot was supposed to take effect.

Now, that's birth control in itself.

treblk · #4 09-05-2003, 10:53 AM

If this shot or pill has no complications then it would be a wonderful thing, and we can get off of it when we what to have a child.

Gina1201 · #5 09-05-2003, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by FeeFee
Heck yeah, as long as there are no complications such as an extra heavy flow during those 4 months .

I agree. I would take it in a heartbeat. I've already done away with the normal pill that you take everyday.

1browngirl · #6 09-05-2003, 12:19 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
On another listserve, it was mentioned that there is a BC pill that would cause your menstrual cycle to only come 4 times a year.

POLL QUESTION: Would you take a birth control pill that also reduced your monthly cycle to 4 months a year?

CT4
~20 more years of dealing with Aunt Flo

I'd read about this last year and I would do it in a heartbeat!!!!!

NOWorNEVER · #7 09-05-2003, 12:22 PM

Most definitely, I'd take a pill like that. Believe it or not, I started at 10 years old and I have always had the WORST cramps. I can always feel them coming and most times I'll take off school or work. I was on Ortho just so I wouldn't be in so much pain and to lessen the flow.

I've got to hear about the side effects, but I would more than likely give it a try.

nikki1920 · #8 09-05-2003, 12:28 PM

I started at 9 and had to go on BC at 15 just to control the cramping. I am interested in the patch, but a period four times a year sounds REALLY good, barring any ridiculous side effects.

Where did you all get the article about this? Please share..

Steeltrap · #9 09-05-2003, 12:29 PM

I'd be glad to, this is coming from someone who's had fibroid surgery and has suffered from discomfort for almost 25 years with the situation.

Questions404 · #10 09-05-2003, 12:33 PM

I would not take a pill that stops my cycle for that long. I'm sure there are not enough tests done on that yet -- and you see what happened with hormone-replacement therapy. Let it the cycle come once a month, use a condom for birth control and go from there.

Dionysus · #11 09-05-2003, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by Questions404
I would not take a pill that stops my cycle for that long. I'm sure there are not enough tests done on that yet -- and you see what happened with hormone-replacement therapy. Let it the cycle come once a month, use a condom for birth control and go from there.

I agree. I'm scared what it may do to me in the long term.

CrimsonTide4 · #12 09-05-2003, 12:39 PM

Friend read it in the September issue of Heart and Soul. I don't get it. Does anyone here get it? Can you scan it for us so we can read?

Gyrl7 · #13 09-05-2003, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
I agree. I'm scared what it may do to me in the long term.

Exactly! I will just deal with the little monthly bastid until menopause I guess.

pinkey08 · #14 09-05-2003, 02:40 PM

I would consider doing it once I knew what the health risks are. Just think of how much money you would save in a year if you didn't have to buy as many pads, tampons, midol,etc.. I've read about women who don't have periods at all by just taking their active BC pills and skipping the inactive pills so their cycle would not start. Has anyone else heard about that?
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treblk · #15 09-05-2003, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by pinkey08
I would consider doing it once I knew what the health risks are. Just think of how much money you would save in a year if you didn't have to buy as many pads, tampons, midol,etc.. I've read about women who don't have periods at all by just taking their active BC pills and skipping the inactive pills so their cycle would not start. Has anyone else heard about that?

Yes, it happens to my girlfriend. something to do with her body and the amount of estrogen in the pills.

But ladies, I will say this, I had a scare about 1 year ago. I didn't have my cycle for 6 months. Didn't know what was wrong with me. thought it was the food, work stress, just stress period. Went to the OBGYN and they ran every test possible and still nothing. They pricked, poked, snipped and cut me to pieces, and still found nothing.

For what ever reason, my body went on strike. But it wasn't good for me. I had so much estrogen built up in my it was dangerous for my health. I HAD to get on bc just to kick start it and now it's free flowing..so..on second thought..I'm not so sure about only having a cycle 4 times a year. kinda scary.

I agree..we need more information on this pill.