Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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Period keeps coming back

iworry
iworry
For the past couple of years my BC has been great. I would take four packs in a row and get a period every three months if I took it at the exact same time. The past three months my period comes by the end of every new pack, regardless of taking my pill at the exact same minute everyday. It sucks. My periods are horrible. They were so much lighter when I had them every three months now they are painful and so much more out of control :(

I don't know what to do! I find it hard to believe that this pill doesn't work for me because it was perfect for the past few years...

Any thoughts?
Perseveres
Perseveres
I had a pill that began fine but as time went on my body seemed to fight it. I had to go on a different one, which I am now on. I take a BC to prevent all ovulation and periods, so don't know if that changes things a bit.

I also found myself having daily spotted bleeding till I realized my drinking soy milk was negatively effecting my pill's ability to work right.
Do you think there is a conflict with food or another drug you are taking?
iworry
iworry
Huh :/ that's a bummer. I am terrified of trying new birth controls, I have had really horrific experiences on other pills this was the first one that worked for me! :(

The diet point is interesting... I am on a pretty strict diet (gluten free, and IC diet) and I've always been told to avoid soy. I've always been a hardcore label reader, so as far as I know I have not been eating soy or anything that should cause a problem, however, I am on a meal plan this year for school (I wasn't before), so I don't always have labels to read when I eat on campus.

I am just feeling frustrated and I'm wondering if this is something that I need to bring up to the doctor. Just like everyone else on here, my periods are a nightmare and it makes school a million times harder to deal with, so I would love to not have to go through this every four weeks like the old days :/