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[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

You couldn't pay me to mess with my hormones now - not after what's happened to my body as it has gotten older.

Originally Posted by 3894

That's my reaction, too.

The fact that both of you say this catches my attention. I've talked to many women with menopause and other things going on and I do wonder if this would affect that.

I have to say that I would never, ever get breast augmentation, barring a replacement for a mastectomy. The idea of inserting bags of liquid in my body to make me look prettier repulses me. I'm not judging anyone else's decision - I just know it's not for me.

That's why this is such a weird thing for me. If it didn't mean the end of my periods, I wouldn't be pursuing the concept at all. It'll be interesting to see how I react when I start going gray...

Erica - thanks for the detail on your experience. The Nuvaring is inserted and left inside, right? That weirds me out big time. I would love to hear more about that from someone that's experienced it - perhaps it would be a good option for me, if I can get past my initial reaction.

Originally Posted by blueerica

To be noted, both doctors who said it was okay were women. Nothing against male doctors, but oftentimes they literally can't understand how problematic a period can be for some women, and archaically suggest that the period is all-important.

I didn't even think of that. Good point.

Originally Posted by blueerica

On the other hand, I'm surprised that he didn't look into alternate reasons you could be having the discharge. From my own experience, I would suggest stress (you did just recently move and started a new job), or any number of alternate causes.

I don't think I spoke to him about the discharge. As soon as I mentioned what I had done, he turned on the condescending attitude and began lecturing me with a half-smile on his face. I could almost hear him thinking about how stupid I was. I think I get more discharge than most women do on a daily basis anyway, on the normal pills. The discharge I got during my no-period phase was reddish, thinner than usual, and totally required a pantiliner or light tampon.

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I've done the back to back pills before, but not for more than a few months. Maybe you could ask about the one that gives you only 4 periods a year.

I think I will. I may wait until my next pap for a change. We'll see.