Contraception advice!

Advice on contraception for heavy periods, PMDD & PMOS

I’m looking for some advice on contraception. I’m considering contraception purely to help manage my periods rather than primarily to prevent pregnancy.

My periods are extremely heavy, and I get really bad PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) symptoms. I’ve also recently been told that I have PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). My periods have also contributed to me becoming anaemic, so they’re having a significant impact on my day-to-day life.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has had a similar experience. What contraception has helped with heavy periods and/or PMDD symptoms, particularly if you also have PMOS? And are there any other treatments or options you’d recommend discussing with my GP?

Thank you ❤️

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I don't have any advice as I can't use contraception, but I'm in the same boat with the heavy periods. It's horrific. I know the GP has suggested some over-the-counter medication to take a couple of days when it's at its heaviest, but I can't remember the name!

I have PCOS and found the pill made me pile on weight, I came off of it and started Inositol and lost about 2 stone but after falling pregnant, now 8 weeks PP, I've had to start looking at contraception too. I asked about non hormonal options and was just told coil (can worsen periods) or a pill with progesterone is safe for BF. It's like they don't listen with hormone issues sometimes so if your GP will listen then definitely have a discussion! I don't want to affect my hormones but also don't want to get pregnant but it feels like not a huge array of options.

Honestly it is so exhausting no one listens!! I had a blood test done and all my hormones came back normal apart from my pro-oestrogen was high .. I’m literally over it now! 😅 I don’t even know what to say to doctors anymore atp

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