Should I consider taking birth control pills just because of myperiod cramps?

[Anonymous]

I have some horrible period pain. Its only on the first day but I can say that those are the worst and most painful hours in my life. I can't do anything on that day: I can't move, I just need to stay in my warm bed and not move and sleep if possible after taking a big amount of painkillers.

My question is: should i start taking the pill just because of that? When I was much younger I took the pill for some time and it really helped me a lot. I had no negative side-effects at all. But then I quit because I didn't like the concept of taking pills every day. Its weird, I know.

So, should I do it again? What is your opinion? I am just curious to know what people would do in my situation.

[Niceguyscumlast]

I would say consult with your OBGYN and ask them this question. I can tell you that when I was younger a lot of my lady friends were on the pill for the elimination of the cramps not because they were having sex.

Again I would consult with your doctor just to be safe you mention you don't like taking pills maybe the doctor has an alternative that can still help reduce the intensity of the cramps.

If you have a bf/gf? ask them to massage the pubic area just above your pubic bone there is a muscle called the "Fundus" it is at the top portion of the uterus just opposite of the cervix as you know the cramping is coming from your uterus a gentle massage of the area I mentioned I have found reduces the cramping and is more effective than back rubs or tummy rubs.

Let me know if this helps you too.

[madhatters4]

i think you should talk to your doctor or ob/gyn but I have heard of girls taking birth control for this reason

[lily9302]

I used to have so much pain I had to stay in bed all day and nothing helped, but after getting on birth control my cramps are way more bearable so I would say it's worth it.

[Anonymous]

normally only your gynecologist will advise you if it is worth it or not