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As far as anemia being a reason to have a period? Blood loss is a leading cause of anemia. So saying having a period will help your anemia? I think you've misunderstood your doctor, or it is yet another myth you believe. One of the best solutions for anemia is making sure you have plenty of iron, B-12, and folate. There are other conditions which cause anemia, that are very serious, sickle-cell, cancer, etc. But saying you have to have a period because you have anemia, is mistaken.[/quote]
BUT... I do take 1000 mg's of BOTH iron and B12... because I'm lacking B12. I have been tested for all things. The fact of it is.. is that my body just doesn't get enough nutrients and withhhold them like your's or most people do. My close family members are anemic too. It's something in our genetic makeup. Mine just so happened to show up after the bad child birth of my child... placenta previa... breach birth... followed by a ruptured sac... along with emergency c section and hemmoraging. So, I take double doses of iron every day followed by double doses of B12.... so my blood count is VERY high sometimes way above the 12, 13, 14 count average. It is good FOR ME... to have a period. A natural one. Allowing my body to shed the excess lining that has built up inside me. Nothing that is calculated or predetermined by man made medicines. That's just my personal advice from my physician. I think I'll stick with what SHE recommends. So far, so good, no more trips back to the hospital for dizzy spells thank you.
To each there own tho. I still vote for the forum.
Some interesting reading:
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Women may be entitled to financial compensation through aN unmentioned
lawsuit if they have suffered from a:
Another type of BC risk:
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• Blood clots
The hormones in UNMENTIONED type may cause changes in your blood clotting system which may allow your blood to clot more easily. If blood clots form in your legs, they can travel to the lungs and cause a sudden blockage of a vessel carrying blood to the lungs. Clots occur in the blood vessels of the eye and may cause blindness, double vision, or other vision problems. The risk of getting blood clots may be greater with the type of progestin in UNMENTIONED TYPE than with some other progestins in certain low-dose birth control pills. It is unknown if the risk of blood clots is different with UNMENTIONED TYPE use than with the use of certain birth control pills."
ok.. ONE more:
"As your body is adjusting to THE SHOT, it is likely that you will experience irregular bleeding (spotting) and/or prolonged bleeding (like a continuous period)." WTF>>ISN"T THIS WHY WE ARE HAVING THIS DISCUSSION... BLEEDING??? "This reaction is considered completely normal. If, however, you notice that your bleeding is very heavy or if you are concerned, it is important to contact your health-care provider (See: THE SHOT
– Will It Ever Stop?).
- Other side effects that you may experience include: skin reactions, weight gain, and pain (associated with the actual injection).
- Less common side effects include: change in sex drive, (CANT HAVE THAT EITHER) depression, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, change of appetite, headaches, skin rash or spotty darkening of the skin, sore breasts, hair loss and/or increased hair on the face or body.
As your body adjusts to the progestin, these side effects should lessen. For some women, side effects may continue until the injection wears off (11 to 14 weeks)." ELEVEN TO 14 WEEKS.. WOW.
NO THANKS... let nature take her course roll with the "FLOW" of things.. lmao