Natural ways to jumpstart AF

KatzKiss · June 2014

So that 60 day mark is creeping up on me and I would really rather avoid taking meds to start my period. I did some googling to see if there were any natural ways to get things going, but a lot of them seem a little sketchy to me-it is google after all. So has anyone heard of natural ways to perhaps get things going? I has anyone tried anything with success? I'm not anti medication, but it would be nice to avoid an appointment, copays, possible side effects, etc.

KatzKiss · June 2014

@Joy2611‌ Unfortunately I didn't temp after my D&C because I figured my body would be all over the place and it wouldn't make sense. I'm kicking myself for that now. I'm waiting two cycles per doc's orders to start TTC again and I was planning on starting up temping after this next period.

KatzKiss · June 2014

WhoCanItBeNow said:

There are none. It is controlled by hormones and you cannot buy anything worthwhile over the counter.

Why would you think you are qualified to screw with your hormones without consulting a doctor?

I definitely don't want to screw with my hormones or buy some OTC crap at the drugstore. I was thinking more along the lines of acupuncture or other holistic treatments. Sorry I didn't make that clear.

KatzKiss · June 2014

Joy2611 said:

KatzKiss said:

@Joy2611‌ Unfortunately I didn't temp after my D&C because I figured my body would be all over the place and it wouldn't make sense. I'm kicking myself for that now. I'm waiting two cycles per doc's orders to start TTC again and I was planning on starting up temping after this next period.

That sucks :-(

I don't think there's much way around it - go get the Provera.

It's not good to let your lining go too long, either. I don't know too much about this, but I've read that people's doctors say this. Anyone else know why this?

I've never heard that about the lining. Wonder why.

KatzKiss · June 2014

DarcyHermione said:

Have you tried jumping backwards 7 times?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Only six. Damn. So close.

mangomimosa · June 2014

IIRC - Not ovulating means your endometrial lining keeps getting signals to grow and no signals to stop/shed. It can eventually lead to wonky, annoying bleeding patterns as bits of it outgrow their blood supply & die off. Chronic anovulation increases the risk of endometrial cancer -- basically the lining grows and grows, until it gets really thick & the cells start to look a little weird (the more cells grow/divide the more chances there are for errors/weirdness), which is called endometrial hyperplasia. Eventually this process can lead to endometrial cancer. That's not likely to happen if you don't bleed for 60 days, but there's no point in sitting around waiting IMO. Provera is pretty low risk & this hormonal impasse has got to be driving you crazy!

KatzKiss · June 2014

mangomimosa said:

IIRC - Not ovulating means your endometrial lining keeps getting signals to grow and no signals to stop/shed. It can eventually lead to wonky, annoying bleeding patterns as bits of it outgrow their blood supply & die off. Chronic anovulation increases the risk of endometrial cancer -- basically the lining grows and grows, until it gets really thick & the cells start to look a little weird (the more cells grow/divide the more chances there are for errors/weirdness), which is called endometrial hyperplasia. Eventually this process can lead to endometrial cancer. That's not likely to happen if you don't bleed for 60 days, but there's no point in sitting around waiting IMO. Provera is pretty low risk & this hormonal impasse has got to be driving you crazy!

I will definitely go. There is no doubt about that and I will take the Provera if it's given to me. I guess I'm just getting impatient. TBH, I think the main reason I don't want to go is I know it's going to stir up old emotions from the miscarriage just being in the office. I guess I just need to suck it up and deal if I want to get back on the horse.

catlover790 · June 2014

@KatzKiss‌ I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I would recommend making the appointment because they may not be able to see you right away either. Also, for me the waiting just becomes really frustrating. the only reason I haven't taken another round of Provera at the moment is because we are now seeing an RE and I am going this week so I will do it then instead of going back to my OB.

I would think since Provera mimics your own body's progesterone then it wouldn't be that bad to take it once in awhile? idk I guess I see it like we take medicine for other things all the time, it would be okay.

mangomimosa · June 2014

::hugs:: good luck!!

tlc35 · June 2014

KatzKiss said:

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I will definitely go. There is no doubt about that and I will take the Provera if it's given to me. I guess I'm just getting impatient. TBH, I think the main reason I don't want to go is I know it's going to stir up old emotions from the miscarriage just being in the office. I guess I just need to suck it up and deal if I want to get back on the horse.

I understand what you are saying. Maybe if you call they will just call in the provera for you. I'm sorry your body is not cooperating.

KatzKiss · June 2014

tlc35 said:

KatzKiss said:

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I will definitely go. There is no doubt about that and I will take the Provera if it's given to me. I guess I'm just getting impatient. TBH, I think the main reason I don't want to go is I know it's going to stir up old emotions from the miscarriage just being in the office. I guess I just need to suck it up and deal if I want to get back on the horse.

I understand what you are saying. Maybe if you call they will just call in the provera for you. I'm sorry your body is not cooperating.

I will definitely have to go in. I always ask tons of questions. Plus I take other medications that I want to be sure won't have negative interactions. He will need to check my thyroid and give me a pregnancy test and maybe other things I'm not aware of. I understand where you're coming from though-avoiding the setting of the office would be nice but, in reality, not what's best. I don't want to take any chances.

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