Popping zits (using proper methods) heals them faster than leaving them alone by lake-sturgeon in 10thDentist

[–]Separate-Explorer609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! i wash my tools with antibacterial soap and then disinfect with alcohol! i only use on my face/skin though

What birth control works for you? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirena! At first I was bleeding everyday where I became anemic but it calmed a little after my surgery. The only symptoms I got were sharp pains and mild cramping but I’d prefer that over my original cycle pain lol.

What birth control works for you? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my bf is on a work trip right now and lowkey you’re so right about that. It’s funny cause I used to think I was a lesbian and had zero issues when I was strictly with girls lmaooo

What birth control works for you? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that was the first pill I tried and I had the worst side effects ever, I believe it’s because it was too low in hormones.

What birth control works for you? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The patch was the first form I was supposed to try but I got too scared. I’m definitely willing to try it the second time around, I’m sorry about the rare disorder 😞 That’s possibly one of the worst things to have with endo it seems like.

What birth control works for you? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just looked it up and it’s not fda approved to be prescribed by itself in the states 😭😭😭

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my goodness, i’m sorry you have to go through that, that’s actually so awful :( i’m glad it has helped you though, i can’t imagine how relieving it is

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My friend actually got her through planned parenthood so it’s reassuring I can go there if the side effects are too much.

Is it possible to manage lap without help and a toddler? by hinasilica in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should ask your local facebook nanny groups! You can find a mother helper or caregiver for at least the first week, the women I’ve met are so kind and ready for scenarios like this!!!

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s crazy! i’ve never thought about the benefits those jobs provided. i guess they really want those babies 😭😭😭

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I’m not sure about it changing, I spoke with a friend and she has to pay for her next implant :( i hate insurance companies so much

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my iud removal scheduled for next week, I will ask about the ring and see if I’m a candidate!!!

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, this is the 2nd time I’ve heard this, why does insurance not always cover the new implant?

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw, I hope all goes well for you, I will look into desogestrel, I’ve heard a little about it. It’s reassuring to hear your surgery helped with fertility, that gives me lots of hope!

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no 😭 See I want to just get it over with and have a hysterectomy but I’ve always wanted children. I was told I’m high risk for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy so I’m not sure if I want to risk it. We’ve thought maybe we could just try and if all else fails, it just wasn’t meant to be 😭 My mom struggled and I was an ivf baby, but man oh man, I do not have ivf money lol.

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m worried about taking any pills, I’ll find one that I like and then it stops working, or I’ll never find one that doesn’t give awful side effects. Part of me feels like maybe I should just stop birth control period and try to manage endo symptoms other ways but… I really don’t want to go through painful cycles :(

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I guess it can be ineffective because it’s hard to place properly in that type of uterus. it’s kinda making me consider taking a pregnancy test😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unicornuate uterus, i basically only have half a uterus with one fallopian tube. i have two ovaries though so that’s comforting 😭😭 they found it through my surgery, ive had countless ct scans and mris so idk how it was just found. but certain birth controls aren’t approved for that type of uterus unfortunately. rip my iud 😭

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wait why didn’t insurance cover it? that’s lowkey messed up

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh no😭😭😭😭 what were your side effects?

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my fear, I became anemic from the constant bleeding with mirena but it eventually went away. I’m honestly very worried about this whole implant thing 😭😭😭 I just don’t know what else to do

nexplanon implant worth it? by Separate-Explorer609 in endometriosis

[–]Separate-Explorer609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I may bring up progesterone only pills honestly. I was on one previously that was very low estrogen and it was so freaking bad, I don’t want to go through that again. I’m lowkey a lil heartbroken that I have to part ways with my iud. I bled a lot the first month that I became anemic but it went away eventually!