The medication completely changed my life in the sense that I immediately lost bloating and lost 8 kg during the months of use. I think that excess progesterone really does make us retain fluids and gain weight. At the end of the second cycle, more specifically during the break from the medication, I went back to the doctor and she noticed the weight loss—it was obvious how much I had changed!
Request for Tests and Results
She ordered some tests and this time she sent me to a lab where the results come out two days after collection. I also had another transvaginal ultrasound at the same place. This time all the hormones were in order, and the cyst had disappeared! I had already noticed the absence of pimples and my need for hair removal had become less frequent. The mustache was barely visible anymore, I didn’t look like Monga, the gorilla woman, anymore!
Now I can laugh about the situation, but I confess that this phase even made me embarrassed in front of my husband. EVERYTHING changed in my body, and even our nights together weren’t the same due to my lack of desire. Hormonally speaking, we lose the desire for sex, because it’s these blessed hormones that spark the flame of passion!
Stopping the Medication and Finally Ovulating
So, after all the tests came back normal, she finally took me off the medication and I left with a prescription for a milder medicine. I went to the pharmacy and bought it, with instructions to take it on the first day of my period. I confess I hesitated a lot, put off taking it, and decided to wait to see how that cycle would go without the regulator.
My period came on the expected day, and the phases went by as they used to before things got out of whack. I saw fertile stretchy mucus for the first time in a long while. A few days later the whitish mucus appeared around day 10, and with exactly 30 days of the cycle, my period showed up! This was more than a great sign—it was the proof that the medication really delivered what it promised, taming my wild hormones. The very definition of a woman of many phases!
At this stage, it’s worth using ovulation tests, which will show if ovulation is approaching, if it’s happening, or if it has already ended, indicating the right time to try and get your positive result more quickly1. With these tests you can also monitor the changes in your cycle..
When I Got Pregnant
I got pregnant in the second cycle without the regulator. I started taking the BC pill, but I took it incorrectly and you know how it goes, I think I could already feel that Mel wanted to be born! The medicine is made up of two phases, 28 pills divided into estrogen and then progesterone. That’s why I can say that menstrual regulators really do help with getting pregnant!!
It’s taken like a birth control pill, but it does not prevent pregnancy. That’s a tip for those who have had or are having the same issue as I did and still struggle with contraceptives that, at least for some time, take away the dream of being a mother. But in some cases, they are necessary, and it’s worth discussing this with your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions from Readers!
Check here for the most frequently asked questions from readers about the regulator—maybe your question is here, too. If not, feel free to ask your question here in the comments or on the forum.
Does the menstrual regulator cause weight gain or weight loss?
Well, in my case, it helped me lose weight. I weighed about 8 kilos more when I started taking it. I think by regulating hormones, if you’re overweight because of this like I was, the medication helps with weight loss and I did not gain weight. Does it help you gain weight or not? It could, but that really depends on your metabolism2. The best way to know if the regulator will cause weight gain is to talk to your doctor or try it out (never take medication without a doctor’s advice).
Does Levonorgestrel + Estradiol 2 really help you get pregnant?
Yes, if your case is hormonal, the medication does help you get pregnant3. Besides balancing out your hormones, it can increase cervical mucus (from estrogen) and help maintain the endometrium (from progesterone). Moreover, it’s not a birth control pill. Dr. Domingos even answered some questions in this post. But for you to know if it will help you, you need to know the causes of your “infertility.” How do you do that? By seeing your gynecologist and doing tests, and if that’s the case, it may indeed help you.
How much of a break is normal?
Normally it’s taken like a birth control pill, so the break is also 7 days. But in the first cycle with the medication, a number of issues can show up, like delayed menstruation. Sometimes your period doesn’t come during the break days but rather on the 8th, 9th, or 10th day of the cycle, and if your period doesn’t appear, it’s best to do a beta hCG or pharmacy pregnancy test and talk to your gynecologist.
Can spotting happen with the medication?
Yes, it can! Because it’s a hormonal medication, it can cause spotting (small amount of bleeding or something like coffee grounds). You might also get other symptoms like lower abdominal pain and twinges in the first phase of treatment, and increased body temperature during the second phase of the pack. Because of the progesterone in the medication, you may also experience symptoms similar to pregnancy. That’s why it’s essential to talk to your doctor if you have questions or a late period.
