[prettypetunia]

Not sure what to do right now. As of Sunday I've been on my liver cleanse of Milk Thistle. Right when I was going to began my 6th month of BO I ran into a few health issues. I am officially confused and that's why I decided to do a full cleanse then decide my next move. Although I had a really good growth spurt on BO within the last month of using it, I'm wondering if I should continue.
Seems I'm exhibiting some symptoms of ED BUT after taking an online questionnaire it seems that I have more symptoms of adrenal fatigue So I'm not sure what direction to go. I did post in the PCOS/ED place in the forum & hoping for an answer. In the mean time I will be going to the doctor to request my labs be done again. I did have a complete work up done in Feb. right before I started BO & was told everything was within range & normal limits. I'm also going to request that my IUD be replaced with the copper one because the craziness that Mirena does me is too much
After the results from my labs I will (hopefully) try the last 3 months of BO or move on to PM (??) or PC. Not sure. I'm also thinking since Mirena IUD causes my cycle to come twice a month, every 2 or 3 months, maybe that's why I have symptoms of ED. Perhaps there is just too much going on there within that short amount of time.
In the mean time I'm back on NB full time since I let it collect dust during my romance with BO. It has been left neglected only to be taken out a few times.
I'm wishing everyone out there all the best!

[TibetanPrincess]

I think its def the BC. You are better off with copper IUD. But then again, its possible if you are feeling sluggish, beware of copper overload as it can make you feel worse (please research this).

You shouldn't be having menses 2x a mo. or even skippin a month.
I am sure BO doesn't help either, being that the combination of these two both stimulate the ovaries and effect other glands.

These mass marketed bc's do nothing but cause havoc on hormones if you are not very careful to choose the right one for your needs and they can make you sterile over time.

You know you are in trouble when you gain weight, overfatigued, have hirsuitism symptoms, bloated, constipated etc.

overall, when you have not one but 2 sources of hormone like substances, you can be overstimulating your glands/organs. And if you stay on this combination for a long time, you can shut off your natural ability to make hormones correctly, which is why its best to taper down and not stop completely. Also, its seems to be the same reason why some women's results diminish. They have all these high level of hormones coming through and once they stop their program and BC method, their size goes too.

So you are looking for balance and not to shut off your own production of hormones as well as not to overstimulate your glands/organ function.[/u]

Just my opinion,

[prettypetunia]

Thank you for your response, I do appreciate it.
I'm in complete agreement with you! I'm worried about the copper overload as well & that's why I'm thinking that I'm probably going to ask for BCP instead. I think I'm going to take those & give myself a few weeks to get used to them. I'm leaning in the direction of going the herbal route.
Still have two bottles of BO unopened Oh well best if I just move ahead & not worry about it. I did my 6 month run with BO & the growth stayed so I can't complain. It was only an inch but I'll take it. Time to move forward. Thanks again!

[TibetanPrincess]

Your welcome!
Maybe you can just take a break from BCP altogether for a few months? Sometimes you grow these periods as everything gets re sensitized.
Just curious, what kind of BO are you taking?

[prettypetunia]

Sorry it took me so long. I've been hit & miss for a little bit. I was taking Ultra Breast from Medplex. Looks like I'm stuck with my IUD at the moment. The doctor thinks it's a better fit for me than switching to BCP. My next step is permanent sterilization so I'm kind of holding out for that for a few months. I'm going to take a break from NBE until I get things straightened out with me internally.
It's ok because I know it's all going to work out......in the mean time GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE HERE!!!