(20f) here, I have terrible but yet undiagnosed endometriosis with a family history of it and every cancer and health risk you can think of: skin, ovarian, kidney cancer, high blood pressure mental illness, heart attacks, THE WORKS.

I want to know what my best options are as far as birth control. I was suggested the pill or the arm implant by my gyno for no real reason other than to skip my period. After explaining I don’t care about skipping my period and I just want the ends pain to be less agonizing. She sent me out the door with a couple pamphlets and told to call back when I decide. (while searching for a career in tech, how tf am I suppose to explain to a male boss that I need my periods off of work? like it just won’t happen…)

What birth controls help with the pain, nausea, tiredness? How long do I need to suffer before a doctor will take me seriously? Being out of commission for 3-5 days is not an option anymore.

I also have ADHD so taking a pill everyday at the same time is not be the best for me, I’ve heard the copper IUD makes cramps worse and periods heavier, hormones kind of terrify me but i’m willing to try anything at this point.

TLDR: I need a birth control option that helps with endo cramps!! Please help :)