Will Loestrin 24 help with my Endometriosis pain?

Does anyone know if Loestrin 24 is effective for Endometriosis pain? I have constant pelvic and vaginal pain 24/7 and its HORRIBLE during my periods that I can't even get out of bed usually. My old gyno put me on YAZ continuously (with no sugar pills) for 4 months straight with no periods to see if the pain would calm down and id didn't and YAZ made me very swollen. I am hesitant to even try this because I have gained over 25lbs the past 1 1/2 yrs, from when the pain started and I got sick from this all. PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks-Tamara

[domandcamismom]

I am not sure that birth control will really help with endo pain.  I know that it will slow down the growth of the endometriosis though.  As far as pain relief, I have heard that ice or heat packs help along with anti-inflamitories.  If those don't seem to help talk to your doctor again.  They may be able to prescribe you something OR, I know where I am from they have physical therapy that can also help with Endo pain.  Maybe you could look into something like that.  Best of luck to you, I hope that you find something that works!  Keep me posted.

[dnikki0928]

My GYN's (multiple) have always thought birth control was so wonderous at helping pain and slowing the growth...well, it never worked for me...When was your last lap? Try taking the anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, advil, aleve). See if any of that helps. If not, make another appt with your doctor and talk with him/her about your pain. Or you may consider getting a second opinion if you're not happy with your current doctor. Good luck!

[becbec527]

I was on Loestrin 24 for 5 years. It does help I did not have any problems with it at all. I just received my diagnosis of endmetriosis in August.  I actually had to change pills because I started not getting my periods bc I had been on it so long.  I did not gain any weight and did not have any bloating with the pill.  I loved it.  I was put on the pill at 16 due to severe menstrual cramping.  I def. recommend that pill.

[maybebaby29]

I'm not sure if this helps but I had severe pain and hemorraging with every menstrual cycle from age 9 to 27 and the ONLY thing that helped me was going on birth control pills. No more pain. No more hemorraging. And now I have a beautiful son (conceived with a little help). I'm 39 now and I don't miss those days (I can honeslty say that labor and cramps felt exactly the same difference).

I've been on the ortho series until I was 32 and the Loestrin (24 and 28) up until my pregnancy and continued it after pregnancy. Both made a big difference. Only now am I feeling more 'inflammatory' like pain. But they said I definately have adhesions (ovary wrapped behind my uterus). I possibly might begin menopause (hot flashes). But all I can say is that birth control pills definately gave me a life.

I would try them. Never been on Yaz. You can always get off of them.