Another question about the pill
#184656 - 06/08/05 10:43 AM
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It is supposed to help with painful menstral cramps but I am in A LOT of pain right now. 
Does anyone know how many periods it takes to start lessening the cramps? Soon I hope!
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When I was on the patch (ortho evra), it didn't do a darn thing for my cramps... in fact, I think it made them worse.  I switched to the pill (ortho cyclen) and my cramps are almost nonexistent (and were from the 1st cycle), but my PMS is absolutely HORRIBLE, with bloating and nausea like crazy. I think I'd rather have the cramps! Can't win! LOL
Sorry, I know that wasn't at all helpful!
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Hi Tina,
I found that it actually helped more when I first went onto the pill, and then wore off over time. 
Also, I found that Alesse wasn't as good as the other bcp I was on for helping with cramps. 
Try taking some tylenol AS SOON as you feel that some cramps might be coming on, I found this really helps keeps the cramps away.
Orgasms help too, hee hee. 
Sorry I couldn't be more help!!
**hugs**
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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who will bump up a question about his girlfriend menstrual cramps.
What an angel!! 
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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it lessened cramps for me.. but it took about 3 months I think before it made a noticeable difference.
how long have you been on?
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I think for me it took about 3 months for it to get into my system and then I started noticing a difference.
Eeek....hope you feel better soon!! Use a heating pad, drink some tea and watch reruns of Sex and the City or Buffy the Vampire Slayer!! Hee hee....that's what I do!!
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Ok, I hope it happens next cycle or the one after that. I have loaded up on Advil so I'm ok now. I wish I could be curled up in bed though.
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Only a little over a month so not very long.
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Steph, that's true. Since it's low-dose maybe it's just not as strong as some of the other types. Hmmm...
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