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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 09:55:35 AM
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my daughter who is 15 years old- is dealing with really hard menstrual cycles...the docs I work with want her to start a BC pill and I'm not sure that is the avenue to travel down...I would like something more natural..the side effects of the pill scare me. anyone have any ideas to help me with my beautiful, wonderful, loving, teenage daughter?
Thanks
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
Karen
Montrose
Michigan
USA
291 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 10:42:11 AM
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I have had very painful cycles all my life. At the age of 18 I was put on BC for the condition and while it helped greatly I had deep reservations about taking the pill. I was told by many Doctor's that since every test I endure was negative it was just my nature and the BC pill was my only option...no, was my answer. I tried this and that naturally speaking but nothing helped until I stumbled upon raspberry leaf tea. I encourage you to look it up and do your own research to see if it will be a good fit for you - it has changed my life. I started out the end of summer 2010 drying and using my own raspberry leaves and was amazed at how my symptoms all but left me. Then in the spring when I ran out of my leaves I ordered Bulk Herbs Raspberry tea mix and I can say I will NEVER stop taking a cup of this daily :) Good luck in finding something that will help your daughter.
Farmgirl Sister #918
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
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AshleyH
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Ashley
Forsyth
Mt.
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 4:00:11 PM
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I am taking herbal classes and this is what I found in my studies.
put one tbsp. of chopped sheperds purse in 2 cups of boiling waterand allow to steep 30 mins. strain and put 1 tbsp. of the the liquid in 1/3 cup of water and drink several times a day. Helps with cramps and to regulate the flow.
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place a small handful of fresh strawberry leaves in 2 cups boiling water and steep 15 mins. starin and sweeten. drink several times daily if your period is heavy. supplies the body with needed iron
Let me know if you need anything else!
Ashley
www.hotterboardingntraining.com
www.caninelanguage.blogspot.com |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 4:01:35 PM
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Red raspberry is AWESOME. Also if the flow is super heavy, yarrow is superb!
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 4:50:11 PM
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| Ladies- thank you so much for the help...I told Natalie what the dr said and that I posted asking for help here and she "just about died" how could I ask my sisters for help? Oh my the teenage years! I will be trying your suggestions!! |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 10:06:54 PM
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I have had problems my whole life with heavy and painful menstration. I found a doctor a few years ago who did an ultrasound and found that I had very large cysts on the backsides of my ovaries. He thought to check there because I don't sleep on my back and have a lot of lower back pain. Once they were drained most of the pain was relieved and the flow became lighter. It isn't a permanent cure, but a 5-10 year treatment. I will have to have it redone until I am able to have my ovaries removed.
Most doctors won't see cyst on the backside due to the type of ultrasound they do. An intra-vaginal will see them, but most doctors don't have that type of equipment. They also won't do one on a vigin for obvious reasons. They can do an ultrasound from the side or back to see the back, but most won't unless you really make a stink about it. They say you would have cysts on the front if there are any on the back. That's not neccissarily true. It is possible to only have one cyst!
I just thought I'd throw that info out there!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 07:30:53 AM
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Found out that the more I exercised, the less crampy I got. Cycling really helped as did swimming.
And sorry- I am one of those who wear tampons- so a monthly flow wasn't going to stop me from any of my daily activities. Ever. |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 06:22:53 AM
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I was having some 'issues' and went and had an intravaginal sonogram. Though nothing major was found, it was fascinating to see the little cysts on my ovaries. Anyway, that's still something to consider...she may have large cysts which cause all sorts of trouble!
I used to have really bad cramps and I found that if I took 2 ibuprofen (I know, I know) the minute I thought I was going to start, I was virtually pain-free for the rest of my cycle. Of course, a soak in a warm bath worked miracles until the ibuprofen kicked in. I remember having to leave school because the cramping was so bad! I drove home as fast as I could so I could jump in the tub.
I was on BC for about 10 years. I hated the pill because when I had to start back after the 7 placebo days I would always get very nauseated. If I had a natural alternative available, I certainly would have taken it!
FarmGirl #1390
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 5:58:47 PM
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progesterone cream is VERY helpful for ovarian cysts
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 1:07:11 PM
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If you need any raspberry leaf tea let me know I have a ton of it!
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Farmgirl #2951
No longer renting, offical farmgirl.
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 3:58:49 PM
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| Red Raspberry Leaf.....THE BEST!! |
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