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[omgacademe]

I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over.

Hmm.  Now I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has found that orgasms help with cramps/pain!

No, I'm sure you're not!  A little bird told me that they are good for prevention, too, so you should try to get them often, like as part of a normal exercise routine.

I know it sounds tough, ladies, but I think we can do it.

Oh gee, do I have to??  Sometimes it is so difficult being a woman.  *sigh*

Hee :)

[msparticularity]

I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over.

Hmm.  Now I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has found that orgasms help with cramps/pain!

No, I'm sure you're not!  A little bird told me that they are good for prevention, too, so you should try to get them often, like as part of a normal exercise routine.

I know it sounds tough, ladies, but I think we can do it.

Oh gee, do I have to??  Sometimes it is so difficult being a woman.  *sigh*

Hee :)

The timing is critical. There is that moment (sometimes, at least) where we're aware that it's about to start, but the really icky parts haven't yet begun. I found that this was the point of maximum efficacy. (I say "was" because I've been having hot flashes instead for the past five months, and I'm hoping I'm really done this time.)

[llanfair]

Yes, it wouldn't be so bad before all the ickiness starts.  I'm always pretty h*rny around that time, anyway.

Which, when you think about it, makes little to no sense from an evolutionary standpoint.

[anthroid]

I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over.

Hmm.  Now I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has found that orgasms help with cramps/pain!

No, I'm sure you're not!  A little bird told me that they are good for prevention, too, so you should try to get them often, like as part of a normal exercise routine.

I know it sounds tough, ladies, but I think we can do it.

Oh gee, do I have to??  Sometimes it is so difficult being a woman.  *sigh*

Hee :)

The timing is critical. There is that moment (sometimes, at least) where we're aware that it's about to start, but the really icky parts haven't yet begun. I found that this was the point of maximum efficacy. (I say "was" because I've been having hot flashes instead for the past five months, and I'm hoping I'm really done this time.)

First, Ms. P:  I hope you're really done too.  I see my GYN on Wednesday; I've been clean (if you will) since late November.  We shall see.  I really have had no symptoms (no spotting, no mood swings, no real hot flashes) since then.

But, yes, orgasm is fabulous for forestalling the worst menstrual symptoms.  This is why God created super maxi pads for the gals among us who need absorption (and who happen to own the means for orgasm creation without a partner).  The possibility of, shall we say, uterine lining expellation is fabulous.

[psychdiva]

for the gals among us who...who happen to own the means for orgasm creation without a partner

Anthroid, honey, that's why G-d made us with fingers.

;-)

[biomancer]

Have any of you had any experience with Lupron?  I'm 34, am having what my GYN refers to as "rampant endometriosis" and sebaceous ovarian cysts, and after laparoscopy in May she's planning to put me on Lupron for 6 months to reset my system.  As near as I can figure I'm going to go through menopause for 6 months, then go back on my BC pills.  While I have a pretty good idea what menopause means for some women, I'm not sure what else to expect.  Anyone have any light to shed?

[gennimom]

Oh, yes, been there done that. It was an experience!

Imagine standing up in front of a classroom of teenage boys when suddenly you are experiencing your own private summer.  It didn't go over well because they didn't understand what I meant by hot flashes.

But anyway, you get one shot a month in your derriere and for the next month you go through varying stages of menopause. Once I got used to the hot flashes though, it was nice not to have a period! It cooked my endometriosis. When continuing problems (that turned out to be due to something else) resulted in surgery, all she found was dead endometrial tissue in all the wrong places. She said it looked burned. But hey, I didn't have issues with endo for a WHILE after that, and I didn't go on the pill because I was trying to get pregnant.

[msparticularity]

Imagine standing up in front of a classroom of teenage boys when suddenly you are experiencing your own private summer. 

Cardigans--no more pullover sweaters. It's very important to be able to dress and undress discreetly, in front of rooms filled with adolescents and young adults.

[gennimom]

Imagine standing up in front of a classroom of teenage boys when suddenly you are experiencing your own private summer. 

Cardigans--no more pullover sweaters. It's very important to be able to dress and undress discreetly, in front of rooms filled with adolescents and young adults.

I wasn't in sweaters. And I wasn't really expecting this at age 35. Phew. At least I've had practice at it now! I'll know how to behave for the most part when the real thing hits!

[biomancer]

Thanks for the advice!  I tend to dress in layers anyway, but I will make sure that the inner layers are fit for public view.

I've read on other internet fora that Lupron can trigger depression and other psychological problems, but the fora were unmonitored and anyone could post, so I'm feeling a bit skittish about believing everything I see on those fora.

[gennimom]

I don't know about other people, but it LIFTED my depression. I didn't hurt and I didn't have to worry about the dadgum period for 6 months. What's not to like? :)

[biomancer]

I don't know about other people, but it LIFTED my depression. I didn't hurt and I didn't have to worry about the dadgum period for 6 months. What's not to like? :)

Valid point - my depression symptoms in the past have gotten MUCH worse as my reproductive system symptoms got worse (feeling like crap will do that to a person)... but since depressive-type disorders run in the family I found those other fora postings worrisome.  For the last... 8 or 9?... years I've been on a non-cycling or rarely-cycling schedule anyway (start with the "seasonale" regimen and only have a period when the spotting starts, which means every 4-8 months), which has taken care of the worst of the symptoms (gosh, it's good not to hemorrhage half to death every 21 days!), but apparently hasn't stopped all of the problems.  The last depressive symptoms I had were job-related and were 2 years ago, and finding my current much better job has largely taken care of that.  Perhaps I'm worrying over nothing.

[gennimom]

We'll certainly hope so! :)

[keineidee]

Ok, while the thread is revived, I have a question....

I'm having a laparoscopic hysterectomy in about 3 weeks to get rid of endo, adeno, fibroids etc. (I am actually quite excited to have this done--I think there are other posters here who can understand why.) Any thoughts on how long it might take to recover enough to come in to work? I've seen some sites that say 2 weeks or even less. Realistic?

[llanfair]

That actually does sound realistic.  I was out for 6 weeks with an abdominal hysterectomy (and yes, I do know why you're excited, and you're quite right to be!), and I really could've gone back after 4.  Laparoscopy is much less hard on the belly muscles, which are a lot more important for posture than you realise (at least until they've been cut). 

Hope all goes well with your surgery, Keineidee, and Biomancer, I hope you get good results.