Advice? Options? I am struggling

Question

Im 15 and have been on and off the pill because my periods are horrible with cramps, nausea, vomiting, very heavy bleeding and I try to manage my acne. Speaking with my obgyn I have tried many different pills. The pill gives me mood swings, headaches and most of the time I feel depressed. I want to get off of birth control but feel like I can't because my periods effect school and my everyday life, I also worry my acne will come back very bad. Any advice?

Answer

Have you thought of different forms a birth control other than the pill? There is nexplanon that is implanted in your arm (lasts up to three years), birth control shot (get it every 12 weeks), and there is a IUD (going to be a pain to be put in sense you are young). These forms show signs of decreased menstrual but it can cause irregular bleeding. It may not help with acne all the time but it does take a few months for it to actually help, but i would recommend you get a referral from your obgyn doctor to a dermatologist that will help with acne issues. I used to have the same exact symptoms during my menstrual as you, So I got on nexplanon and it helped relieve those symptoms but I did have a bleeding issue for 5 months. It takes awhile for the birth control to collide with your period. Birth control effects everyone very differently. I would suggest you talk to your obgyn doctor about the alternatives I suggested or any other ones she can think of. As embarrassing as it sounds, I would have your mom/dad contact your school and explain to them how much your period affects your attendance and school work. They may or may not understand and that’s okay, as long as they know a honest reason why for your attendance. I hope you are able to find a solution for all of this because I know it sucks.

Answer

Have you tried other remedies during your period cycle other than the pill? Heating pads? Pain killers ? Tea ?

Advice? Options? I am struggling

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