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Hi Jenn! I was having trouble with my hormones too. After a year of breastfeeding and a quick weaning, my period finally returned. I was terribly ill! I decided to try the pill piggyback but had spotting and bleeding for four weeks straight. It was horrid! I posted here about bc alternatives and talked with my gyn. I finally decided on the IUD Mirena in hopes to reduce or get rid of my periods so I can have less IBS attacks. It has a steady release of bc hormones for five years. And, because it is an IUD, the hormones are released just in the cervix so they don't travel thru the rest of your body. I know I'm not being very medically eloquent but then that's not my background. I just like the thought that the hormones don't travel! It's only been a couple of weeks but I'm liking it so far.

Keep working on the IBS diet. It takes some time to get used to it. I've had ups and downs because there are some foods I just can't seem to give up. Sometimes I catch myself reaching for the milk, cheese or red meat (cooked of course!) and have to remind myself of all the pain it will mean. Good luck to you!

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