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27F, I had been dealing with numerous issues for the past couple years in order to finally have this done. I was dealing with absent and prolonged periods, they were either gone completely or lasting 2.5 weeks with bad PMDD; that was the first sign. It resulted in pain during sex, along with it becoming super hard for me to urinate and it felt like there was something "down there" when I tried to pee. Dr after Dr told me it was probably stress, especially having hormone testing, transvaginal ultrasounds and much more done with everything coming back normal. I got sick of it and knew something wasn't right so I switched doctors.

First appointment with my new doctor and she really listened to me, immediately got me a referral to a women's center a town away from me since I live in a small, conservative town. My consultation went well and all my labs came back normal again, but my surgeon knew something wasn't right so she wanted to dig deeper after hearing all of my concerns and symptoms. I got a Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy, Hysteroscopy, Dilation & Curettage procedure done, as I have no desire to have kids as well, so it was just a win-win for me!

Surgery went fantastic, no complications and I had a very smooth recovery. I got some anxiety coming off the anesthesia but it was mild and I was able to eat a full meal right away, I was so hungry. Felt like really bad period cramps with some bleeding from the curettage the first 2 days but I was prescribed pain meds which helped and I just switched to ibueprofen after 2 days! Hated the mesh panties so I just switched the Always adult diapers, no shame! Very smooth process.

Test results came in and I had multiple cysts on my fallopian tubes with polyps and polyp fragments in my abnormally thick uterine lining, thankfully nothing cancerous! The surgery itself took care of the issues and I'll be getting paps yearly instead of every 3 years now. Got the mildest period after I recovered, was super light and lasted a couple days, such a relief and subsided most of my PMDD. If something doesn't feel right and you're given the option, take it!! I expected the recovery to be much worse but it was a breeze, although everyone is different! I was always so so hungry the first couple days after surgery as my body was healing.

Here's to my biggest nightmare of having kids put to rest and creampies for the rest of my life as I have a very active sex life in my happy marriage! Woo!! 🥳🥳

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F27, for the past 6 years I had absent periods or prolonged 2.5 week long periods. They'd be absent but then go back to normal and then a year ago started becoming 2.5 week long periods. Dr after dr told me to lose weight and did multiple tests and came back normal with no cause. I did lose weight, about 50+ lbs but my symptoms never got better. I finally pushed the issue even further and got referred to a women's health center.

I ended up getting a Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy, Hysteroscopy, Dilation & Curettage procedure done, as I've had no desire to have kids in the first place. Surgery went well and I'm healing great!

Test results came in, I had multiple cysts on both fallopian tubes, as well as an abnormally thick uterine lining with polyp fragments. After so many gynos telling me I was full of shit...I knew something wasn't right. Listen to your gut, always!!! Prolonged bleeding and absent periods without any obvious cause isn't normal and don't let these doctors tell you any different. Thankfully nothing was cancerous. Always get a 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th opinion if something doesn't feel right. I received so much grief from others that I was too young for any of this to be happening to me. This is not meant to scare any women out there, but if something doesn't feel right, listen to that intuition inside you, this could have progressed so much worse if I didn't put my foot down finally.

 

F27, for the past 6 years I had absent periods or prolonged 2.5 week long periods. They'd be absent but then go back to normal and then a year ago started becoming 2.5 week long periods. Dr after dr told me to lose weight and did multiple tests and came back normal with no cause. I did lose weight, about 50+ lbs but my symptoms never got better. I finally pushed the issue even further and got referred to a women's health center.

I ended up getting a Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy, Hysteroscopy, Dilation & Curettage procedure done, as I've had no desire to have kids in the first place. Surgery went well and I'm healing great!

Test results came in, I had multiple cysts on both fallopian tubes, as well as an abnormally thick uterine lining with polyp fragments. After so many gynos telling me I was full of shit...I knew something wasn't right. Listen to your gut, always!!! Prolonged bleeding and absent periods without any obvious cause isn't normal and don't let these doctors tell you any different. Thankfully nothing was cancerous. Always get a 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th opinion if something doesn't feel right. I received so much grief from others that I was too young for any of this to be happening to me. This is not meant to scare any women out there, but if something doesn't feel right, listen to that intuition inside you, this could have progressed so much worse if I didn't put my foot down finally.

 

I'll provide more context here. 27F 5'10" I started my deficit in beginning of November and was 255 starting and now I'm down to 212lbs. Been losing at a 1.5lb per week and recently started at a 2lb loss per week. My deficit starting was 2093 and now is down to about 1600. My main form of excersise is walking/jogging/running and some mild weight lifting although at work I have to live heavy boxes and I average about 13,000-15,000 steps a day at work because I work in a kitchen and I'm always on my feet, and then get it up to 18,000-20,000 after my workouts. I use to have a binging problem and found the root of the issue, gained self control and don't have that problem anymore.

TMI warning: When I was binging, I was shitting 2-3 times a day which makes sense and they were unhealthy shits cause I ate like shit. Now that I use food as fuel for my body and don't get me wrong I love my favorite foods and sweet treats and have mastered portion sizes and enjoy cheat meals every now and then, I have constipation issues; I don't restrict myself either. Yes I eat 30-35 grams of fiber daily, drink plenty of water and fluids and keep my body moving along with having magnesium every day; magnesium also helps with my migraines. Now I have a hard time going to the bathroom most the time and if I do end up having to shit it's like every 3 days. I thought this was normal adjusting to not eating 5000+ calories a day but 7 months in and I'm still having this problem. I love love love carbs too but I keep it in my deficit.

I'm also prescribed Vyvanse which normally helps you go because of the laxative effect it has, but even that doesn't work 75% of the time and I was just prescribed it a month ago. My vyvanse does effect my appetite a bit but I still get my calories in to maintain my muscle mass and to keep my weight loss sustainable. There are days where I'm able to take a pretty good shit sometimes even twice a day, but most of the time I get constipated and bloated. I've even found myself taking regular strength laxatives more than normal in order to go but I stopped using them so often just knowing it's not good for long term use.

I have a doctor's appointment coming up mid June as a checkup for my meds; I normally get checkups every 2 months. I'm going to talk to my doctor about it definitely, but I was wondering if anyone is having the same problem as me and did any changes that helped the constipation problems disappear? I have mad anxiety so my mind went straight to cancer with these constipation problems but I'm sure I'm too in my head about it. I also have IBS but I've been great about avoiding foods that trigger it and have managed it

F27 and just got diagnosed with PMDD, along with 2.5 week periods. I have a surgery end of the June to look for reasons why I'm bleeding so much, but just need to vent and seek any advice I can about my PMDD experience.

I've always had heavy periods with the typical mood swings since I first got mine at 13 but now that I'm older it's just gotten worse. I get deep, intense bouts of depression where feeling like dying is the only option. Even though I can think logically and have so much to live for so I'd never go through with it. Not only do I struggle a week before my period, I struggle the whole time mentally while I'm on my period as well. I have a very supportive partner but most the time I just lay down and stare at the wall when I feel all these intense emotions of rage and extreme depression until it passes, which ranges from 30 minutes to hours.

I have a very supportive husband, we've been together 8 years and he knows me better than anyone and myself sometimes. Sometimes it even makes him cry to see me in such a distraught state but is so gentle and supportive with me when this happens.

I use to be a meth addict and PMDD episodes feel even worse than a meth comedown and that says a lot because those are absolutely god awful. I've never suffered with depression, just anxiety and have always been great about self-talk and self-awareness with myself but when the PMDD episodes hit, I become a different person. I can't find any motivation or want to do anything; nothing sounds appealing. It feels like I'm under a dark heavy cloud and my mind is just a brick wall. The doctor has tried with with SSRIs that dont work and I'm prescribed Klonopin for when it gets too bad, which helps, but I hate relying on it. These episodes are so scary because it's so unlike myself and I don't have anyone around me who has these experiences too. I just cry and cry and cry until nothing can come out anymore. If anyone can relate or has any advice I would appreciate hearing it. At the moment I'm okay now but last night was brutal and it hit me like a train without warning.

I originally posted this in a calorie deficit sub but they keep removing it.

I'll provide more context here. 27F 5'10" I started my deficit in beginning of November and was 255 starting and now I'm down to 212lbs. Been losing at a 1.5lb per week and recently started at a 2lb loss per week. My deficit starting was 2093 and now is down to about 1600. My main form of excersise is walking/jogging/running and some mild weight lifting although at work I have to live heavy boxes and I average about 13,000-15,000 steps a day at work because I work in a kitchen and I'm always on my feet, and then get it up to 18,000-20,000 after my workouts. I use to have a binging problem and found the root of the issue, gained self control and don't have that problem anymore.

TMI warning: When I was binging, I was shitting 2-3 times a day which makes sense and they were unhealthy shits cause I ate like shit. Now that I use food as fuel for my body and don't get me wrong I love my favorite foods and sweet treats and have mastered portion sizes and enjoy cheat meals every now and then, I have constipation issues; I don't restrict myself either. Yes I eat 30-35 grams of fiber daily, drink plenty of water and fluids and keep my body moving along with having magnesium every day; magnesium also helps with my migraines. Now I have a hard time going to the bathroom most the time and if I do end up having to shit it's like every 3 days. I thought this was normal adjusting to not eating 5000+ calories a day but 7 months in and I'm still having this problem. I love love love carbs too but I keep it in my deficit.

I'm also prescribed Vyvanse which normally helps you go because of the laxative effect it has, but even that doesn't work 75% of the time and I was just prescribed it a month ago. My vyvanse does effect my appetite a bit but I still get my calories in to maintain my muscle mass and to keep my weight loss sustainable. There are days where I'm able to take a pretty good shit sometimes even twice a day, but most of the time I get constipated and bloated. I've even found myself taking regular strength laxatives more than normal in order to go but I stopped using them so often just knowing it's not good for long term use.

I have a doctor's appointment coming up mid June as a checkup for my meds; I normally get checkups every 2 months. I'm going to talk to my doctor about it definitely, but I was wondering if anyone is having the same problem as me and did any changes that helped the constipation problems disappear? I have mad anxiety so my mind went straight to cancer with these constipation problems but I'm sure I'm too in my head about it. I also have IBS but I've been great about avoiding foods that trigger it and have managed it well.

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I just started taking Vyvanse 30mg last month. Signed all the contacts for regular drug testing and everything. I was a drug addict and have been sober for 6 and a half years; I've been honest with my doctor about everything too. I've been sober from everything, even weed and alcohol. The other day I went to my check up a month later and did the rapid urine tests, had no worries because I have nothing to hide and have no urges to misuse it or anything. I take it at the same time everyday right before work at 8am. The doctor comes in the room to tell me my results and I tested negative for everything. Not only my Vyvanse but my Lexapro I'm prescribed and take everyday as well. Needless to say I was very thrown off.

A little context here. I'm a woman who's 5'9 and 215lbs. I exercise regularly, cardio mainly and currently have been in a calorie deficit for 8 months, I've lost 45lbs so far. I sweat a lot after my workouts and drink plenty of water and have told my doctor in case that would interfere with the negative drug tests. I was very embarrassed because since I use to be an addict, I can see why they'd be concerned. I've always been honest with them and told them I take it everyday; my husband even locks it in a safe and gives me one in the morning because of my history for safe measure which my doctors encourage. Thankfully my doctor does believe me and thinks it's an issue with the rapid urine testing there for they're going to do more complex tests which I am more than willing to do. I told them they can test me multiple times for blood, urine, hair if needed because I have nothing to hide.

This medication has worked great for me, I am more calm and collected and can stay focused. It doesn't effect my appetite or sleep either like I thought it would which is good. I'm very relieved the doctor is working with me, but has anyone else gone through this? I talked with my parents about this and they're just as confused. My cousin's who's on the same meds tested positive for her regular drug screenings too, so this is just super weird to me and I'm very proud and devoted to my sobriety. This is also the first time I've ever been tested for meds before because this is my first time being prescribed an ADHD medication.

I just started taking Vyvanse 30mg last month. Signed all the contacts for regular drug testing and everything. I was a drug addict and have been sober for 6 and a half years; I've been honest with my doctor about everything too. I've been sober from everything, even weed and alcohol. The other day I went to my check up a month later and did the rapid urine tests, had no worries because I have nothing to hide and have no urges to misuse it or anything. I take it at the same time everyday right before work at 8am. The doctor comes in the room to tell me my results and I tested negative for everything. Not only my Vyvanse but my Lexapro I'm prescribed and take everyday as well. Needless to say I was very thrown off.

A little context here. I'm a woman who's 5'9 and 215lbs. I exercise regularly, cardio mainly and currently have been in a calorie deficit for 8 months, I've lost 45lbs so far. I sweat a lot after my workouts and drink plenty of water and have told my doctor in case that would interfere with the negative drug tests. I was very embarrassed because since I use to be an addict, I can see why they'd be concerned. I've always been honest with them and told them I take it everyday; my husband even locks it in a safe and gives me one in the morning because of my history for safe measure which my doctors encourage. Thankfully my doctor does believe me and thinks it's an issue with the rapid urine testing there for they're going to do more complex tests which I am more than willing to do. I told them they can test me multiple times for blood, urine, hair if needed because I have nothing to hide.

This medication has worked great for me, I am more calm and collected and can stay focused. It doesn't effect my appetite or sleep either like I thought it would which is good. I'm very relieved the doctor is working with me, but has anyone else gone through this? I talked with my parents about this and they're just as confused. My cousin's who's on the same meds tested positive for her regular drug screenings too, so this is just super weird to me and I'm very proud and devoted to my sobriety. This is also the first time I've ever been tested for meds before because this is my first time being prescribed an ADHD medication.