Lara Briden's Forum

Estrogen can build up faster, so I had to start low and go slow. Transdermal options (patches, gels) worked better for me than oral because they don’t spike levels as much. Also, supporting methylation helped—things like magnesium, B vitamins (especially methylfolate and B12), and managing stress ma...

If progesterone didn’t help, maybe leveling things out with BCP is worth a shot. Junel is a low-dose option, so you might tolerate it better than you expect. That said, if you're really hesitant, you could ask your OB about non-hormonal options too. Some people find relief with lifestyle tweaks, sup...

It's good you're getting blood tests done to rule out anything serious. The pill can definitely help some people with painful periods, but it's worth chatting with a doctor about the different types and potential side effects. Also, since she had a dairy allergy as a baby, maybe keeping a food diary...