Girls, Visanne (dienogest) tablets for Endometriosis /congested pelvic syndrome, can anyone relate?

[Anonymous]

Hi,
it's been 3 years and I have finally gotten into seeing a specialist for endo / pelvic congestion syndrom. I've been through 4 ultrasounds, a CT scan that displayed terrible congestion, vericose veins, and inflammation of the tissues. I have been to 4 different doctors, as well as the ER multiple times due to the painful episodes (that get so bad I nearly pass out from the pain) so I would like to ask if any other female out there has been given the option of Visanne?
How did it work for you?

I've tried 4 different birth control meds and none of them lessened the pain, or the heavy bleeding I experience each month. My periods are irregular, that is why I went onto the BC pills but I am concerned starting this visanne will off set them and cause them to be irregular again. Do you have a period on Visanne?


If anyone would like to leave some info or tell me about their experience, I'd be very thankful and happy to hear it.
Thanks so much.

[Wonderer89]

It's my understanding you do have a period on visanne, it's not a contraceptive but may affect your cycle. I have stage 4 endo and am currently trying to fall pregnant so was unable to use visanne but I know one woman who has had a wonderful experience on it. I'd definitely give it a go after having babies, but the Depo shot was actually really effective in preventing my endo for years. My endo has gotten horrific over the last 18 months so my specialist suggested going on it for a few months before starting IVF later in the year.
If you're coming off a hormonal BC to start visanne then your cycle will be impacted, but the visanne is meant to lower those effects and over time shrink the endo but your cycles may still be irregular.
Sadly it's one of those things where everyone is just different, it's hard to predict 😕