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Has anyone experienced an injection site reaction? I used a pen for the second time. I’m still figuring it out. As I was pulling the needle out, I stopped and clicked the pen again because it hadn’t fully expel all the tirzepatide. This led to me moving the needle around under my skin and holding it in for a bit longer than usual. Following I noticed the area was red. Today, I noticed the redness went away and there was slight bruising. About an hour ago the area became red, raised, and itchy.

I have MCAS and the itchiness started around the same time I was due to take an antihistamine. I take one daily to manage chronic hives. We’re wondering if we should mix up another vile and toss what’s left in the pen. This has never happened before and it’s my second time dosing myself with this vial at 5mg…

Randomly started getting a red spot after injecting myself with tirzepitide months into taking it. Has something similar happened to anyone here? It was red the day of then went away and about a day and a half later the same area became red, raised, and itchy. This happened around the time I was due to take my antihistamine.

Has anyone experience a localized injection-site reaction? I experienced one yesterday following my injection. It was red but did not itch. Today there was a little bruising and then about an hour ago the area became red, raised, and itchy. I also have MCAS and am prone to hives. This was probably my 7th or 8th time injecting myself total and in the same area-my stomach. Any tips, suggestions, or just hearing from people who can relate would be awesome. I’m finally starting to see results and overall feeling good on tirz.

Has anyone with Endo and IC experience symptom relief with an IUD? I’m currently taking Slynd continuously but would love to “set it and forget it” with an IUD. My doctor said some people have symptom relief from there IC and PMS but not always…based on what she said and what I’ve read the IUD seems to be helpful for Endo.

What's helped you? Also looking for insight on bladder Botox, Gemtesa, and IUD

My flares tend to be more cyclical. I get *some relief* with antihistamines and avoiding known triggers.

My Urogynocologist wants to suppress my hormones since natural hormone suppression (nursing) basically put me into remission- temporarily. Has anyone tried Slynd, an IUD, or natural progesterone to suppress their hormones? What has worked for anyone with hormonal connection to their IC?

I also have MCAS and have been on Slynd for two months. Suspect possible Endo or Adeno, but my primary issues are with my bladder.

On my second pack of Slynd. I’m taking it continuously and have been spotting ever since getting my period early. Spotting did not occur prior to going on the pill. Is this normal when starting Slynd/birth control?

Has anyone had success treating their symptoms with bioidentical progesterone -Prometrium? I’m taking Slynd continuously but would prefer natural over synthetic; however, my OB stated natural wouldn’t be strong enough.

Has anyone had success treating their symptoms with bioidentical progesterone -Prometrium? I’m taking Slynd continuously but would prefer natural over synthetic; however, my OB stated natural wouldn’t be strong enough.

Feeling worried after seeing a video regarding birth control and negative side effects.

My symptoms were dramatically worse in pregnancy. Did anyone else experience a horrible pregnancy due to this condition or autoimmunity?

My symptoms were dramatically worse in pregnancy. Did anyone else experience a horrible pregnancy due to endo? I can't believe I decided to have a second - grateful I did but holy moly the pelvic pain and discomfort was awful along with bladder pain and “borderline” anemia that felt way worse than what my levels showed. I felt very weak and dizzy throughout. Did anyone else have a horrible pregnancy or pregnancies?

My symptoms were dramatically worse in pregnancy. Did anyone else experience a horrible pregnancy due to adeno? I can't believe I decided to have a second - grateful I did but holy moly the pelvic pain and discomfort was awful along with bladder pain and “borderline” anemia that felt way worse than what my levels showed. I felt very weak and dizzy throughout. Did anyone else have a horrible pregnancy or pregnancies?

I'm taking Slynd continuously, but did start-stop-start again due to initial side effects. I also didn’t take the pill at the same time each night. I now have an alarm to avoid that! My period came 4 days early and so far…

- Lighter bleeding that is bright red (not super dark)
- little to no clots
- Sharp burst of pelvic cramping and pain is shorter and less painful
- No vulva pain or heaviness
- IC symptoms less severe
- No diarrhea
- Less rage
- Blood flow is medium, not gushing out
- 1 day of shoulder spasms a week before

Hopefully, in the next month or two, my period will be nonexistent! Is this what a normal period is like??

I'm taking Slynd continuously, but did start-stop-start again due to initial side effects. I also didn’t take the pill at the same time each night. I now have an alarm to avoid that! My period came 4 days early and so far…

- Lighter bleeding that is bright red (not super dark)
- little to no clots
- Sharp burst of pelvic cramping and pain is shorter and less painful
- No vulva pain or heaviness
- IC symptoms less severe
- No diarrhea
- Less rage
- Blood flow is medium, not gushing out
- 1 day of shoulder spasms a week before

Hopefully, in the next month or two, my period will be nonexistent! Is this what a normal period is like??

I'm taking Slynd continuously, but did start-stop-start again due to initial side effects. I also didn’t take the pill at the same time each night. I now have an alarm to avoid that! My period came 4 days early and so far…

- Lighter bleeding that is bright red (not super dark)
- little to no clots
- Sharp burst of pelvic cramping and pain is shorter and less painful
- No vulva pain or heaviness
- IC symptoms less severe
- No diarrhea
- Less rage
- Blood flow is medium, not gushing out
- 1 day of shoulder spasms a week before

Hopefully, in the next month or two, my period will be nonexistent! Is this what a normal period is like??

I recently started Slynd a few weeks ago, and my period came 4 days early. I'm supposed to take it continuously, but wasn't taking it at the same time each day until I set an alarm not too long ago. Is this normal and to be expected when first starting or when pills are not taken at the same time each day?

Does anyone else experience a pattern of: 2-3 heavier days, then a pause, then light spotting or a return of bleeding?

This has been going on FoReVeR and I could never figure out why….just chalked it up to being my “normal.”

Does anyone else experience a pattern of: 2-3 heavier days, then a pause, then light spotting or a return of bleeding?

This has been going on FoReVeR and I could never figure out why….just chalked it up to being my “normal.”

Edit: I should clarify that I’m not necessarily asking if others have this exact pattern. I’m more curious whether anyone else experiences a stop-and-start flow and/or with noticeable changes in bleeding throughout their period (heavier, lighter, pauses, then returning) and whether you were ever given an explanation for it.

Does anyone else experience:

Stop-start bleeding (mid-cycle)

Heavy front-loaded period

Deep uncomfortable cramping that resolves mid-cycle

37F, mom of two, dealing with IC and getting an ultrasound soon to evaluate for possible endometriosis. I’m wondering if anyone with adenomyosis had symptoms similar to mine, especially if they weren’t the “classic” severe presentation.

Painful periods (not unbearable, but very uncomfortable)
Heavy bleeding for about 3 days
My period stops for 12–24 hours and then returns very lightly
Mood changes around my cycle
Diarrhea during my period
Cyclical and painful shoulder spasms on one side
No fertility issues…I conceived both of my children without difficulty.

For those with adenomyosis:
Did your symptoms start out like this?
Did anyone have the stop-and-start bleeding pattern?
Do you also have endometriosis or IC?

I sometimes feel like my symptoms aren’t severe enough to fit adenomyosis, but they’re definitely affecting my quality of life. I’d love to hear your experiences.