I've come off of the mini pill
So I made the tricky decision the other week to come off of desogestrol. After a few years of being on it and then having to take double the dose, I finally understood the impact it had on my body. I was miserable, my mental state had deteriorated so much. This was my main reason to come off of the pill.
In addition, I had realised that despite it had stopped my bleeding for the time being, I was still spotting now and again but also experiencing pain. I thought to my self, were all of these side affects worth it? The bloating, mental struggle, mood swings, lack of energy, weight gain, water retention... the list is endless. In my head I just don't think it did me that much good. The only good thing was that it stopped my periods and controlled the pain a bit. But I have to try and see if there is an alternative or if my body can cope without it.
After a phone call with my doctor, she agreed it was the best thing. However, she has warned me that this is a long journey I have ahead of me. I have to wait three months in which to see how coming off of these hormones effects my endometriosis. We are hoping that I won't bleed at all as that was the main reason I started the pill again, to control my bleeding and therefore control my pain. Its a leap of faith, but I'm not scared I'm ready to attack it straight on. This is my life from now on so im gonna change it and make it the best possible life I can live despite having endometriosis.
I think a lot of people don't truly understand the impact endo has on a persons life and how tricky it is day to day. For some, its not as hard and for others it can be unbearable. It is different for everyone, which we should respect and take time to understand. Yes, some days we can look like a normal person, then in the space of an hour we can dramatically change. There is no control or no knowing really. The only way I can sense I may get a flare up is if I feel funny/not right. That is the only way I can explain It. But even then that doesn't determine how bad this flare up is going to be. I write this blog to simply help others in the same boat and shed a light on it, as not many people really know much if anything about it.
So far im feeling good, feeling positive and determined to not let anything get me down! Covid 19 im pretty sure has taught us all that life is too short so we should grasp it with both hands. But its also ok to accept that there will be down days, days in which you'll be in pain. I simply have to listen to my body more and slow down, not put so much pressure on myself.
If you have come off of a hormone tablet or have any suggestions please feel free to leave a message below! Ask any questions too and ill try my best to help!
In addition, I had realised that despite it had stopped my bleeding for the time being, I was still spotting now and again but also experiencing pain. I thought to my self, were all of these side affects worth it? The bloating, mental struggle, mood swings, lack of energy, weight gain, water retention... the list is endless. In my head I just don't think it did me that much good. The only good thing was that it stopped my periods and controlled the pain a bit. But I have to try and see if there is an alternative or if my body can cope without it.
After a phone call with my doctor, she agreed it was the best thing. However, she has warned me that this is a long journey I have ahead of me. I have to wait three months in which to see how coming off of these hormones effects my endometriosis. We are hoping that I won't bleed at all as that was the main reason I started the pill again, to control my bleeding and therefore control my pain. Its a leap of faith, but I'm not scared I'm ready to attack it straight on. This is my life from now on so im gonna change it and make it the best possible life I can live despite having endometriosis.
I think a lot of people don't truly understand the impact endo has on a persons life and how tricky it is day to day. For some, its not as hard and for others it can be unbearable. It is different for everyone, which we should respect and take time to understand. Yes, some days we can look like a normal person, then in the space of an hour we can dramatically change. There is no control or no knowing really. The only way I can sense I may get a flare up is if I feel funny/not right. That is the only way I can explain It. But even then that doesn't determine how bad this flare up is going to be. I write this blog to simply help others in the same boat and shed a light on it, as not many people really know much if anything about it.
So far im feeling good, feeling positive and determined to not let anything get me down! Covid 19 im pretty sure has taught us all that life is too short so we should grasp it with both hands. But its also ok to accept that there will be down days, days in which you'll be in pain. I simply have to listen to my body more and slow down, not put so much pressure on myself.
If you have come off of a hormone tablet or have any suggestions please feel free to leave a message below! Ask any questions too and ill try my best to help!
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