64: Revealing the Surprising Results of My Birth Control Pill Experiment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptoms & The unexpected twist

Description: 

This episode has a surprising plot twist that I think everyone in the Bravemumma community can relate to, regardless of their interest in birth control pills. This episode is about empowerment, self-discovery, and healing. So if you're looking for inspiration and support in your own journey, you won't want to miss it.

Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:28)

In today’s episode, we’ll discuss how I tried to alleviate the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse with my doctor's help and I’m going to share what I did, how I did it, and the results.

Tracking the Symptoms of Prolapse With Doctor’s Help (00:00:28 - 00:02:43) 

Mentally tracking the symptoms of prolapse is tricky. We think we know our POP symptoms can be felt more significantly just before and after your period.

The thought was prolapse symptoms could possibly go away if I didn't have a period. After sharing my observations and speculations with my GP, we discussed being on the contraceptive pill long-term without having a period (and therefore no symptoms). 

A Matter of Trial and Error (00:02:43 - 00:04:48)

My doctor advised me to take a certain type of birth control tablet from October to December. I had my period multiple times in November and December, with the same symptoms as a normal period (only more). I decided not to take the pill to stop my period after experiencing worse breakthrough bleeds and symptoms.

Mindset Shift and Prolapse: A Plot Twist (00:04:48 - 00:06:57)

Going on a family vacation and expecting to do a lot of walking, I observed one thing: prolapse symptoms were less evident when I was on vacation. At first, I thought it was because I wasn't doing all of the chores like I would at home. 

This led to thinking a lot about our mindset and left me with more questions than answers. Questions we are going to further explore on this show. I see myself as a strong-minded person and this experience left me feeling very unsure about the power of the mind - in a good way. 

If any of this is resonating with you right now and would like to discuss your own healing journey, you can reach out via Instagram. 

 

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CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson