Join Our Community!
Share
Womens Health > Birth Control Forum > Heavy Menstruation on Femcon Fe
Birth control is helpful in preventing pregnancy. Need to know more about birth control? Start here to learn more about popular methods of birth control....
You have many birth control options. Each works differently. What are the choices and what should you consider in order to help you make your decision? ...
Each method of birth control comes with risks to your health. What are the general problems you could encounter?...
Avatar
Q: Heavy Menstruation on Femcon Fe
asked by: young Girl on January 23rd, 2008
Especially eHealthy
ok so im on femecon fe
anyways i just got off a 10 day period a few days ago. it sucked really really bad. so anyways i had called my dr on day 8 of the bleeding and she said if it didnt stop to call her thursday when she gets back from her vacation. so anywas it stopped ofr about 3 days and then yesterday whenever i wiped there was blood. but only when i wiped?
then tonight all of a sudden whan i went to the restroom is started full on bleeding REALLY heavily.

i think it might be my birth control? thats all i can think of at this point? because mine is very low dose BC i think i might need to switch to something higher doseage?

so anyways my question is: what BC pill is most common for weight gain and breast tenderness/increase? im thinking of maybe yaz is what i might see to switch too? with yaz will i have any weight gain or increased breast size?

thansk in advanced
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(10)
Avatar
Verizon-y
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
Suzy, every doctor has a back up when they are on vacation. Call your doctor's office and ask for the doctor-on-call. Please? You can call 24 hours a day.

You could also call your local hospital and ask to speak with a nurse. They would be able to tell you if you should go to the emergency room or not.

Can you call your mom?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
young Girl
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Especially eHealthy
yeah we already called the er and they said its most likely due to the pill and because i just had a baby women expierience heavier longer periods the first time they start again
this is just so stupid. and im on welbutrin and xanex (not sure if thats helping or makeing it worse?) but my head hurts and i am just about ready to scream
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Verizon-y
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
Sweetie maybe you should just go to the er anyway? It couldn't hurt.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
young Girl
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Especially eHealthy
i should
but the er is an hour away
and its rainy and about to freeze over outside and id really rather not take my daughter out in this mess. travis parents arent home. and its just me and trav and krissy.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Verizon-y
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
Both medications you are on have side effects that include menstrual changes, and one has headaches as a side effect.

Wellbutrin

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Wellbutrin Extended-Release Tablets:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; confusion; delusions; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; hearing problems; menstrual changes; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, concentration problems, panic attacks, aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being or inability to sit still); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent joint or muscle pain; severe or persistent nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual swelling; vision changes; worsening depression.


U.S. Brand name Xanax
Alprazolam is in the benzodiazepine category. Benzodiazepines have been associated with anterograde amnesia. Possible reactions to benzodiazepines include; hyperactive or aggressive behavior. Benzodiazepines are not used as; antidepressants, antipsychotics, or analgesics.

Side Effects
The most common side effects include; drowsiness, fatigue, lightheadedness, irritability, memory impairment, skin rash, decreased sex drive, menstrual disorders, dry mouth, decrease or increase of appetite, and weight loss or gain.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
anniek
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Experienced User
You need to go in for sure soon. You might be ok until your dr gets back. I totally know how you feel! I had the same thing if you remember from all my posts, from the patch. The non stop bleeding, headaches (but I have those anyway), and yeast infections. I'm finally doing better!!! I'm on lo ovral now! And actually losing weight!!

I havn't used YAZ but from working in the pharmacy there are alot of women who use it and seem to like it. I don't get in deep conversations with them but you know Smile

I hope your doing better sweety! Like I said I so know how you feel. And I'm sure it doesnt' help with that little one. How is she doing? Well take care!
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Carifairy
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
She DOES NOT need an ER..

When NEW mom's go on birth control, they tend to have 1-2 MONTHS of irregular spotting and bleeding.

THIS IS NORMAL. AS long as you are not soaking through more than 2 pads in an hour for 3 hours, you are not 'bleeding out'.

The hormones from her own body are whacky enough, and now the BC is trying to regulate everything.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Tylanas
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Especially eHealthy
Well I think many of us are alarmed by the fact that the bleeding does seem heavy.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
young Girl
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Especially eHealthy
well this morning it kinda slowed down
but if it starts heavy again im going to call the er again
the nurse said theres really not much they can do anyways
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Carifairy
replied on January 23rd, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
There is nothing an ER can really do..

IF she is losing massive amounts of blood, they will do a transfusion.

Unfortunately, there is not a whole that can be done with uterine bleeding.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search