Hey, my doctor had been monitoring my thyroid for a few years but even though my hormone was high my thyroid was normal so he always said he’ll keep monitoring it every 6 months.. I was in tears last year just with how tired I felt. I stopped the pill July last year because thought maybe was all because of that.

Only just the other week the doctor finally sent me off to test antibodies and said I have hashimoto’s disease. I’d encourage asking for this also!! Finally on medication and hoping to feel better in next few weeks!!

I am about 18 months of wanting children, and my gynaecologist has recommended I go back on the pill and use it to skip periods. She said this will minimise the endometrial tissue growth and maximise my chances of conceiving naturally. She also said it will help with the pain.

I expressed my concern at ‘masking the problem with the pill’ and she said – we know what we’re masking. It’s not sinister and the pill will slow the growth of the tissue.

I am so totally lost as what the right thing to do is and I don’t know where to look.

Hayley

Please can you recommend someone for me to see in Perth? Your counterpart, if you like?

Thank you

Hayley

Just wondering if this is true of the mini pill? Can you ovulate and have periods whilst taking the mini pill?

Thanks so much

J x

i am always tired, fall asleep very easily anytime of the day, gained 3 stone in weight that i find hard to loose, depressed, lack of energy and motivation. Is there anything i can buy over the counter that could help, as the doctors do not seem interested??

Em, I understand. The underlying cause of the issues hasn’t been address which is why when you stop taking the pill, the problem is still there. Probiotics play the biggest role here – it really is all about gut health. x