u/ChefElectrical658

i’m typing everything in the middle of a crash out so i hope this makes sense. for context i’m 22 and have never used any type of birth control before but lately i have been highly considering starting yaz due to these 2 main reasons: 1) i bleed a lot the very first 3-4 days of my period which lasts 6-7 days, the pain is definitely a concern especially during the first 2 days and i can only manage it if i take like 6 pills of advil which i don’t like doing every month 2) i am a powerlifter and i have noticed significant drops in my performance during my luteal and menstrual phase to the point they are affecting me mentally as well.

so after some research where i turned down the iuds and other options for various reasons, i have come to the conclusion that yaz without the placebo pills is the closest thing to what i am looking for.

does anyone have any advice or anything else to share? do you think i’m overreacting? i’m just genuinely tired of my body doing this dumbass thing called a period every month