Pill for Irregular Cycles?
Question
My daughters are in their twenties. Their gynecologist has prescribed the pill for both because of irregular periods. Is there an alternative? Can you recommend someone here in St. Louis? Thank you!
Answer
Last Updated: July 7, 2013
YES! Not only are there alternatives, there are better options! The pill will not make their cycles regular, or treat the cause of the irregularity. It will suppress their already compromised hormonal balance, but because they will experience a regular withdrawal bleed, it will give the APPEARANCE of normalcy.
The better option by far is for them to learn to chart their cycles, and have the cause of their irregular periods evaluated by a physician. I am sending you a contact in St. Louis for you to consult with. Our website lists California contacts for anyone seeking these services in California.
Encourage them to at least attend the presentations this contact offers that will explain this approach. It is important not only for their future fertility, but for their health as well. Good luck!
Sheila St. John
Executive Director
CANFP www.canfp.org
St. Louis:
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
314-991-0327
Diane Daly or Ann Prebil
Fertility Care Services
The better option by far is for them to learn to chart their cycles, and have the cause of their irregular periods evaluated by a physician. I am sending you a contact in St. Louis for you to consult with. Our website lists California contacts for anyone seeking these services in California.
Encourage them to at least attend the presentations this contact offers that will explain this approach. It is important not only for their future fertility, but for their health as well. Good luck!
Sheila St. John
Executive Director
CANFP www.canfp.org
St. Louis:
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
314-991-0327
Diane Daly or Ann Prebil
Fertility Care Services
Answered By:
Sheila St. John
Sheila St. John is the Executive Director of the California Association of Natural Family Planning, coordinating the non-profit’s education and advocacy efforts throughout the state. Initially attracted to NFP as a healthy, effective method for planning families, drug, device and surgery free, her passion for NFP has grown over the last 42 years as she has journeyed with the over 900 couples she has personally instructed in its use, and been privileged to witness its role in overcoming infertility, women’s health, and the transformation that occurs in lives of men, women, and families, when we embrace God’s design for love and life.
