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20. I understand that - an ablation is a one-time procedure that makes pregnancy unlikely

Reply to Aerows (Reply #14)

Sat Apr 14, 2012, 08:16 PM

Apr 2012

But isn't contraception. That's why I have a tubal ligation and an ablation

I know you like girls, but don't want to ASSuME that means you don't wish to become pregnant through a donor.Not all women who like women are child-free, too

Depo is also used to control menorrhagia, even in sterilized women like me (I opted for the surgical option) but it causes pretty severe weight gain in most women who use it - much more than first reported.

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Headache and cramps [View all] Aerows Apr 2012 OP

Surely don't know if related, elleng Apr 2012 #1

It only happens occasionally, and I don't take BC Aerows Apr 2012 #2

Damn. Check w your GP/OB-GYN? elleng Apr 2012 #3

My ex has been taking contraceptives for this reason since she was 14 tech_smythe Apr 2012 #35

i had extreme menstrual pain before my hys. LiberalLoner Apr 2012 #4

I'm climbing into hot water, too Aerows Apr 2012 #5

Transdermal magnesium therapy otohara Apr 2012 #6

Like soaking in Epsom salts? Aerows Apr 2012 #13

Magnesium Chloride otohara Apr 2012 #18

Thank you for the resource and information Aerows Apr 2012 #19

That sort of thing happened to me... Neoma Apr 2012 #7

It could be Aerows Apr 2012 #12

I used to have menorrhagia - then I had an endometrial ablation REP Apr 2012 #8

Let me offer you some hope about the migraines. gkhouston Apr 2012 #10

I'd be overjoyed if I hit menopause Aerows Apr 2012 #15

I think I'm on year 30 at least for migraines ... REP Apr 2012 #21

Didn't you know... gkhouston Apr 2012 #26

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! REP Apr 2012 #27

I have no reason to take birth control Aerows Apr 2012 #14

You don't need OCs for contraception, but they might make your periods more bearable. gkhouston Apr 2012 #16

My migraines are so bad when they happen Aerows Apr 2012 #17

I know. It used to be that the smell of tap water could make me retch. n/t gkhouston Apr 2012 #25

I understand that - an ablation is a one-time procedure that makes pregnancy unlikely REP Apr 2012 #20

Depo works with menstrual symptoms? n/t Aerows Apr 2012 #30

Yes. It also ends mensruation while it is used. REP Apr 2012 #32

You could ask in the Health forum. eShirl Apr 2012 #9

I asked where women were Aerows Apr 2012 #11

I'm a (temp) co-host here, and this post is fine here REP Apr 2012 #22

Sorry if I'm being annoying Aerows Apr 2012 #23

I'm not feeling well Aerows Apr 2012 #24

Don't be sorry - be well! REP Apr 2012 #28

this is an old country remedy Whisp Apr 2012 #29

That's not just old country Aerows Apr 2012 #31

Modern day equivalent to hot pan is a heating pad. Lars39 Apr 2012 #33

Oh. Well Whiskey would work Aerows Apr 2012 #34