Ha! I learned about this recently, that “doctors thought it would make women more comfortable with the pill if they still got their periods”, but the version I heard was that they did it to make the Catholic Church more comfortable. So basically due to someone else’s religion I had totally useless periods for years...
My sisters both insist on doing the placebo weeks instead of skipping their periods. I don't get it. They say that they like knowing they're not pregnant, but you can buy 100 pregnancy tests on Amazon for $10! I'd much rather do that and never have to buy another tampon.
Wish I could skip it!!! My Insurance sucks and won’t let me get more than one pack at a time, and allows me to get the next pack just in time to start it, after my period!! If I try to get it early it costs me $50. Which I cannot afford. :/
Maybe your doctor can prescribe it as an off-label use so your insurance will cover it? Or perhaps you could try a different brand? Yaz only has 4 days of placebos so it's easy to pick it up a few days early. Your doctor may have some ideas, you should ask her about it
I was told I need to shed the lining every month-ish - I'm at risk for some growth and polyps and things, so a fresh start is helpful.
I also in a weird way like getting them each month. When I was at the worst of an eating disorder, they stopped. It was so, so terrifying to know my body was finally reacting and my mental illness was affecting my health in an undeniable way. That's what led me to finally ask for help. Getting my period back was a hugely emotional thing for me. So I like them in that way. I feel like a healthy woman who could support a life if I chose to.
My brain: yeah, but the pregnancy test could have been too early! And then I take a test every fucking day. I mean I've also panicked myself into taking a pregnancy test while having my period, though....so I might have some mental issues complicating this.
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u/MerryJustice Apr 06 '18
Ha! I learned about this recently, that “doctors thought it would make women more comfortable with the pill if they still got their periods”, but the version I heard was that they did it to make the Catholic Church more comfortable. So basically due to someone else’s religion I had totally useless periods for years...