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Jul 08, 2009 at 09:16 AM
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ok well some of you may have read my other threads others may have not.. i have endometriosis and cysts on the ovaries.. i was told yesterday by the doctor in emergency that i had to stop my periods until we can organise me to have key whole surgery but didnt really explain much to me.. im 23yrs old and he said to take the pill but not the suger ones now im on leven ED so do i take all the ones that are not in the red area? but there are two normal ones in the red area and two suger ones at the end that are not in the red area. i dont understand how to take it to make my period stop.. can anyone please help me??
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Jul 08, 2009 at 11:07 AM
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I do this all the time, to stop periods and reduce chances of cysts. Just run packs together, so just keep taking them. The doctor should have explained. I'm guessing it's a one a day thing? If so, just keep taking it same sort of time of day everyday and when you finish a pack, just move straight on to the next. This will mean there is no break and therefore no period.
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Jul 08, 2009 at 02:38 PM
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i must be stupid cos i still dont understand it, yes its one where i have to take everyday, wish there was an easier way
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Jul 08, 2009 at 02:55 PM
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Ok I've just re-read the origional post, and I don't get it. Sorry.
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Jul 08, 2009 at 03:36 PM
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Take the pills with you and go talk to the pharmacist who filled the prescription for Levlen. He can explain what the doctor is doing and show you what to do so you understand. If the doctor/ER gave you the pills, then go to your normal drug store pharmacist and tell him what the doctor said and have him show you.
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Jul 08, 2009 at 05:55 PM
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 teary_meEndo does suck! Unfortunately, the treatment isn't easy. The treatment generally isn't long-lasting either.  It is a very hard reality. You may want to check out http://www.hystersisters.com for more complete understanding of your disease options and lots of support. Shez 
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Jul 09, 2009 at 08:49 AM
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I'm not sure what pills you're on, but I've done the "continuous birth control" thing (to stop one's periods). You take all three weeks of the regular pills, then, when you would normally take the placebos (the sugar pills), start a new pack. Don't wait a week. Take them every day as normal, so you're taking Week 1's pills, Week 2's pills, Week 3's pills, and right away, a new pack, starting with Week 1. Don't skip any days. The placebos aren't used.
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