Urge incontinence

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I'll start by saying I'm sorry for double posting, especially if it's against the rules, but I can't actually locate the rules at the moment (all the links are sending me to the same page), and this is really starting to worry/upset me. 

I'm an 18yo ciswoman, lesbian, only recently become sexually active, have used the contraceptive pill for a few years, but stopped last week. Now that we have some background, let's move on to the problem.

I have bladder issues. I need to pee all the time, and when I do go to the toilet, I pee a lot, so combine that with the frequency and I'm producing a lot of urine. But that's not the problem, the problem is, that I can't control my bladder very well. This morning, when I got up, for the second time in a fortnight, I wet my pants. And I'm not talking a little bit of leakage either, I'm talking full bladder emptying. It's hugely embarrassing, and awkward to talk about.

I have however, been to the doctor about this. Twice. The first time, which was when this problem was just starting, the doc dipped a stick in some of my pee and told me I was perfectly normal and to go home and just try to hold on. The second doctor sent me for a few blood tests (I haven't had a chance to get to the lab yet) and told me to just hold on.

I'm going to try and get to the lab today, but I'm really rather upset and worried and have no idea what this is and was wondering if any of you lovely people had been in any similar situations, or had any idea what it could be. I have a feeling no one is going to laugh at me here, and that's really important.

Any BC that doesn't cause water retention?

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Hi folks. 
I just came off of a birth control called Estrostep (Tri-Legest Fe). It's a 28 day pill regime. I was on the generic for quite some time and I noticed that for about a year and a half, it's been giving me horrible water retention and bloating. 

Has anyone had the same problem with this same BC?
And can anyone recommend a BC that might not cause water retention?
I understand that there are individual sensitivities and side effects, but was wondering if there is another pill I could try. 

I haven't looked into anything such as the Nuva Ring yet. 
Any information someone could lend me about that would help me as well. 

Thank you :)

Update & PMS question

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( Maybe triggering/Maybe gross )

Update from (http://vaginapagina.livejournal.com/21070144.html#cutid1)

The rash is clearing up. I've just been using the antibiotic cream on it because I am broke until payday. I've just kept it dry and exposed to the air (the most you can your under-boob). It hurts to raise my arm above my head from it pulling, but it's not as bad as it was Sunday.

Clumsiness during/before period?

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I get super uncoordinated right before my period starts. It's due on Thursday and I have been dropping and bumping into things all freaking day. I have a vague memory of hearing something about this a long time ago -- is it related to my period? If so, anyone know why? Not really important questions, it's just interesting and I'm curious.

Orsythia BC

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Greeting Superstars!

My gyno switched me from Enpresse to Orsythia last month, and thus far I haven't been wild about it. Breakthrough bleeding, fatigue, headaches, and general mood alteration. Most recently I just started by placebo pills and got my withdrawal bleed immediately the next day. (Normally I start placebo week on Sunday and my withdrawal bleed doesn't come until Thursday). It's a combined pill (estrogen and progestin), so I was surprised by this. I'm not seeing my gyno again until August 29, and I'm trying to decide if I want to stick with Orsythia for a few more months and see if my body normalizes or ask to switch back to Enrpesse. Do any of your VPers out there have any experience with Orsythia? Good, bad, it's totally normal to have major changes in your withdrawal bleed, etc? I've resisted googling it because I frequently end up frightening myself. If anyone out there has any personal experience I'd be much obliged!