• daannii@lemmy.world
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    13 days ago

    I’m going to make a bet that most female astronauts are going to take hormones to stop menstruation. Which will also stop ovulation.

    I mean there are other reasons why this suggested is invalid . See other comments.

    But I’m also pointing out this one.

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      11 days ago

      Skipping up to three mensurations has been tested and found to be safe. They called it a tri-cycle

      More isn’t unsafe, just unknown to science

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        10 days ago

        Long term suppression has been researched and found to be safe. I personally haven’t had a period in 5 years. Best decision I ever made.

        https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/combination-birth-control-pills/in-depth/womens-health/art-20044044

        Many women are misinformed about this topic.

        You do not grow a uterus lining while taking these types of contraceptions. You don’t need a period to be healthy. Infact periods often result in depleted iron and other body nutrients.

        The only reason to allow a menstrual cycle is to prepare for conception. If you aren’t trying to get pregnant there is no reason to have a normal cycle. Stopping it is fine.

        So many women going through the monthly discomfort and fatigue for no reason.

        It can be hard to find the right hormone pills that stop periods without side effects. But I would encourage you all to try. I had given up on that until I tried a newer one that only caused about 1 or 2 months of light side effects . Then nothing.

        No more anemia. No more feeling like shit 4 -5 days a month.