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I want to first outline that I am not a medical doctor or practitioner – this video is solely based on my personal experience on Visanne (formal name Dienogest) to help manage my endometriosis pain.
Please do not take medication without consulting your doctor first and please do not stop taking your medication without the advice of your doctor.

In this video, I provide a first-hand account of my experience on Visanne – the brand name for Dienogest. Visanne is a progestin dominant pill that is often prescribed to help manage the physical pain associated with endometriosis symptoms. I do want to outline that my personal experience may not be the same for you – as medication may work wonderfully for some individuals and it may not work for others. Our bodies are unique and beautiful, which can translate to having medication not working for some of us and working for others.
If you are experiencing changes in your mental health or physical health after starting medication, specifically Visanne or progesterone dominant medication, please talk to your doctor immediately. It’s important for your medical team to be aware of any changes to your mental and physical health while trialing new medication. A good first step in helping you through this is journaling your symptoms – big and small – while on new medication.
I want you to know that you are not alone in what you are experiencing on Visanne – especially if you are experiencing the same mental health changes that I experienced on the pill. There are amazing resources and support networks in place that can help you through hard and difficult times – you are worthy and deserving of support when you need it.
Here are some amazing Canadian specific support networks for assisting your mental health:

Crisis hotline:

Canada Suicide Prevention Service
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7).

For residents of Québec, call 1 866 APPELLE (1.866.277.3553).

Visit Crisis Services Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you.

Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.

Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.

To access support through Facebook Messenger see the Kids Help Phone website.

Hope for Wellness Help Line
Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed.

Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.

Endometriosis resources / support:
Endometriosis Network of Canada: https://endometriosisnetwork.com/