Immediately after my diagnosis, I began to question how long my ovaries had been malfunctioning for. Since I gave birth, and got my IUD in 3.5 years ago? It seemed very possible, since I never had a period while my IUD was in. But, as I pondered by gynecological past I realized that this could have all started as early as my teen years!
At the age of 14, I went on birth control for ovarian cysts, I had been on them up until I got pregnant at age 21. Realizing now, that all those years, I never had a period only withdrawal bleeds from the birth control, I have ABSOLUTELY NO frame of reference for a "normal" period. I have probably only ovulated a handful of times in my life!
It is mind boggling to think about. I know that all the research shows that birth control has no effect on future fertility...but I can’t help but wonder. Even if being on contraceptives for so long had no effect on my body, they did mask a problem for goodness knows how long! Funny thing is, my journey has brought me right back to where I began...As of last Saturday, I am back on birth control. Yep, that's right, birth control! My DR put me on birth control, as part of my HRT. He also, gave me a referral for a RE, who as he put it "could work out a long term hormone regimen". My Dr explained that estradiol patches don't come in strengths high as what the oral tablets do, and for now birth control would be a good option until I could see a specialist.
Am I upset I am on BC? Actually no. Not for now at least. I feel like it is going to give me a chance to process everything, and focus on me. I am however extremely curious about seeing an RE, and picking their brain! I have SO, SO many questions!
At the age of 14, I went on birth control for ovarian cysts, I had been on them up until I got pregnant at age 21. Realizing now, that all those years, I never had a period only withdrawal bleeds from the birth control, I have ABSOLUTELY NO frame of reference for a "normal" period. I have probably only ovulated a handful of times in my life!
It is mind boggling to think about. I know that all the research shows that birth control has no effect on future fertility...but I can’t help but wonder. Even if being on contraceptives for so long had no effect on my body, they did mask a problem for goodness knows how long! Funny thing is, my journey has brought me right back to where I began...As of last Saturday, I am back on birth control. Yep, that's right, birth control! My DR put me on birth control, as part of my HRT. He also, gave me a referral for a RE, who as he put it "could work out a long term hormone regimen". My Dr explained that estradiol patches don't come in strengths high as what the oral tablets do, and for now birth control would be a good option until I could see a specialist.
Am I upset I am on BC? Actually no. Not for now at least. I feel like it is going to give me a chance to process everything, and focus on me. I am however extremely curious about seeing an RE, and picking their brain! I have SO, SO many questions!
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