What can I do?

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Okay so I am sick and tired of having my period. I’m tired of going through two super tampons in the matter of an hour, I’m tired of always worrying about if I’ve bled through and now have a stain on my pants,  I’m tired of being so emotionally drained I can’t function, and I’m just really tired of everything else that comes with it. I’m 17 and don’t plan on having sex or kids anytime soon. My mom is EXTREMELY against any birth control that stops your period because it’s apparently ‘bad for your health’. I just want all of this to stop and I don’t know what to do. I haven’t really explored any options yet and this is the first place I went to. Any advice you could give me would be really appreciated.

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A hormonal IUD should lighten up (possibly stop) your periods.

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For the bleeding part try a menstrual cup. I used to go through super plus tampons about one an hour if i were lucky. I would have a 6 day long heavy period. Switched to the cup and now have a 2 day light period -which isnt definitely going to happen but ive heard many say it has reduced their periods. You’re also not buying a shit ton of products each month because you bleed through so many so quick. As for the symptoms if you’re not able to get on birth control your doctor may be able to prescribe you something for pain. Mine gave me naproxen (alieve but stronger) and instructed me to start a day or 2 before my period then take it during my period to prevent the cramps. So try talking to your doctor about options for symptom management if birth control isnt an option for you.

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I used to have the same problem. No doctor is going to prescribe you a birth control strong enough to stop your period if you have never been on it before but any birth control will significantly reduce it. I went from having the same issues as you with periods for 9 days to barely using tampons and having it last only 4 just by being on the pill. It’s a great option and an in between of what you and your mom want

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Not to be mean but your going to have to deal with it🤔 it’s part of your body cycle🤷🏼‍♀️

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