Birth control or no birth control?

momof4 · 02-27-2006, 04:12 PM

I am struggling decideing wether I should start the pill again. I got off of the ortho evra in Nov because of the bad reports on it. I got pregnant in Dec and had a miscarriage shortly after conception. So My periods were all messed up and I bled for a long time. Well I finally got a real TOM and I know I should get on some kind of Birth control but I am scared to gain weight. I worked so hard to get these 27 pounds off and I don't wan't to see an increase on the scale. But I will for sure see one if I end up prego. What are your thoughts. What have you BC experiences been like? Any help would be great thanks!

momof4 · 02-27-2006, 04:37 PM

I just didn't want this to get lost in the shuffle not trying to be a pest just not sure what to do, did you all gain weight from the pill?

lilmama · 02-27-2006, 04:38 PM

When I was on the pill, it stalled me. I was losing the same ten pounds month after month. Finally I just told DH he would have to strap one on if he wants to get any. Once that happened, steady loss.

anj · 02-27-2006, 04:41 PM

I just went on it for 2 weeks and then I quit because I was moody and hanugry all the time. I did gain weight, but i think it was more to do with the fact that I was craving food all the time. It sucked.

lalabella · 02-27-2006, 04:42 PM

bc pills stalled me too. And they gave me brown splotches (melasma) on my forehead and cheeks! ack! i had been diagnosed with 2 small fibroid tumors which are pretty common and was switched over to the mirena IUD to help with them and i am very happy with it. Less mood swings and I seem to be losing better. I already have 2 kids and not planning on more but wasn't ready for anything permanent so.... here I am.

Hope this helps!

momof4 · 02-27-2006, 04:44 PM

[quote=lilmama]When I was on the pill, it stalled me. I was losing the same ten pounds month after month. Finally I just told DH he would have to strap one on if he wants to get any. Once that happened, steady loss].[/QUOTE

LOL I will have to try that one!

snowdancer79 · 02-27-2006, 05:42 PM

I got an IUD after my second child, and I'll never go back to the pill. It's effective for 10 years, and doesn't affect your hormones.

LESSOFME · 02-27-2006, 05:43 PM

I started lc'ing August 2004 and started the pill February 2005. I lost the majority of my weight in the first 5 months and only 18lbs last year. I don't know if the pill had anything to do with it or not. I didn't experience any increased hunger or mood swings just slow weight loss. I went off it 1 month ago so we'll see if I have an increased weight loss. I sure hope so.

I think that if you go back on the pill you will not gain weight if you stay on plan but it may slow you. Just speaking from experience.

lvmom24 · 02-27-2006, 05:53 PM

I have been on yasmin now since august and as of today I have lost 50 pounds. I had an IUD for 3 years, it was great till it traveled inside my uterus. The doctors found it sitting next to baby#4.

jskn · 02-27-2006, 06:06 PM

i'm on the pill and I have never had a problem losing

elyseelyse · 02-27-2006, 06:08 PM

Hi Niki (doin' great - 115, exciting stuff - can't wait to be in the teens myself!

)

As for the Pill - went off that one month after I started LC. I'm sure others have had great results on different pills - but I gain a bit here and there. Before LC, I did not care b/c I was gaining so fast anyways from eating junk.

Kimmer · 02-27-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lvmom24

I have been on yasmin now since august and as of today I have lost 50 pounds. I had an IUD for 3 years, it was great till it traveled inside my uterus. The doctors found it sitting next to baby#4.

Not to be too personal, but did you check for the string each month?

I had an IUD and loved it. No fuss, no muss, no ongoing $$ (well, not after that visit anyway, LOL) and no hormonal stuff.

wannabeslim4life · 02-27-2006, 06:38 PM

I am another IUD users and I love it

lvmom24 · 02-27-2006, 06:42 PM

[quote]Not to be too personal, but did you check for the string each month? [quote]

At first I did,even had to have the strings cut shorter, then I couldn't feel them, just took it for granted and Assumed it was because they were shorter.you know what happens after you Assume something! All is well, I got a beautifull baby out of it. the iud ended up coming out during birth.

lvmom24 · 02-27-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elyseelyse

Hi Niki (doin' great - 115, exciting stuff - can't wait to be in the teens myself!

)

As for the Pill - went off that one month after I started LC. I'm sure others have had great results on different pills - but I gain a bit here and there. Before LC, I did not care b/c I was gaining so fast anyways from eating junk.

sorry for the thread jack, just want to say hi! are you cold back east or what? you are doing good, good job on the jeans! arent the new styles a trip? they look old, dirty, and have tears in them- and my daughter won't shop at goodwill?! she would save a bundle! so I am going to start hating veggies with ya, i cut my fingertip off while slicing tomatos.-I am blaming the veggies

wannabeslim4life · 02-27-2006, 06:56 PM

[quote=lvmom24][quote]Not to be too personal, but did you check for the string each month?

Quote:

At first I did,even had to have the strings cut shorter, then I couldn't feel them, just took it for granted and Assumed it was because they were shorter.you know what happens after you Assume something! All is well, I got a beautifull baby out of it. the iud ended up coming out during birth.

IM skeered now I cant remember whether he dr cut my string short or left it long but I know I definitely cant feel it but I also havent gotten pregnant so it must be there and DH says he can feel something TMI but should I just trust that its there and doing its job?

ebonyeyz28 · 02-27-2006, 07:27 PM

I'm really glad that you asked this question momof4! I have been having many, many problems lately and I just saw a new GYN today. His solution to the many weeks of heavy bleeding (sorry if this is TMI) is to take me off the pill and let my body "reset itself". I'm also having an ultrasound tomorrow to see if my fibroids have grown and, if they haven't changed much, he's suggesting that I go for the IUD. I've been deathly afraid to try it because I just don't see how those little suckers really keep you from getting pregnant. Anywho, any info as far as pros and cons of the IUD will be appreciated and, momof4, to answer your question: I haven't had any problems losing on the pill. It's just been during the last 3-4 months that I've gained some weight due to being bloated all the time. Other than that, I have no complaints about taking the pill and losing weight!

wannabeslim4life · 02-27-2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebonyeyz28

I'm really glad that you asked this question momof4! I have been having many, many problems lately and I just saw a new GYN today. His solution to the many weeks of heavy bleeding (sorry if this is TMI) is to take me off the pill and let my body "reset itself". I'm also having an ultrasound tomorrow to see if my fibroids have grown and, if they haven't changed much, he's suggesting that I go for the IUD. I've been deathly afraid to try it because I just don't see how those little suckers really keep you from getting pregnant. Anywho, any info as far as pros and cons of the IUD will be appreciated and, momof4, to answer your question: I haven't had any problems losing on the pill. It's just been during the last 3-4 months that I've gained some weight due to being bloated all the time. Other than that, I have no complaints about taking the pill and losing weight!

I can tell you my experience with the IUD, I have the "paragard" (10yr one that doesnt release any hormones) I have a period every two weeks and its extremely heavy TMI so bad I cannot leave the house during those times, there was ALOT of cramping and it honestly felt like labor contractions the first few months after insertion but now I dont have any cramping.Its supposedly more effective that tubal litigation so of all the birth control options its the best imo and I am willing to suffer during TOM.

lalabella · 02-27-2006, 08:26 PM

Shelby that's what I had...heavy bleeding even on the pill. Like 14-15 days at a time... it was awful.

I found out i had fibroids and was kinda scared but they reassured me and took me off the bcp and set me up with the mirena IUD because it has a small amount of hormones embedded in it to control bleeding. I don't have to check my string monthly, my Dr. did a follow up visit after a few weeks of having it to make sure it was positioned correctly in my uterus and she is going to check again in a few months. The mirena IUD lasts 5 years, the copper IUD lasts 10 (and has no hormones at all). They said if I did expel it, I would know.

As far as I know IUDs work just by taking up space in the uterus. The uterus won't allow anything else to implant (egg, etc.) while there's something in there. It is VERY rare (less that .5%) to have an egg implant with one in there but I see it happened to lvmom24!!! amazing.

I remember hearing somewhere they used to do this with animals in historic times, putting a stone or something in a camel's uterus, etc. to prevent their work animals from pregnancy. It's not a new concept at all.

I was nervous, remembering all the stories from the past, the older IUDs and their problems. The one I have is very very tiny, and it is flexible plastic. I am no longer worried now that I've learned a bit more about the new IUDs and how effective they are.

They are the most effective birth control method next to sterilization. They are definitely more effective than the bcp.

They said the mirena IUD with the hormones is the best thing for my fibroids and heavy bleeding and I have to agree.. it has been great! It might be something to ask your Dr. about if you are interested.

HTH!
and

I hope you feel back to your old self soon!

DisneyPrincess · 02-27-2006, 08:26 PM

I have been on the pill for years and hae been 100% successful in losing weight

tresbonne · 02-27-2006, 09:29 PM

DITTO Jackie. No problems here.

ebonyeyz28 · 02-27-2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalabella

Shelby that's what I had...heavy bleeding even on the pill. Like 14-15 days at a time... it was awful.

I found out i had fibroids and was kinda scared but they reassured me and took me off the bcp and set me up with the mirena IUD because it has a small amount of hormones embedded in it to control bleeding. I don't have to check my string monthly, my Dr. did a follow up visit after a few weeks of having it to make sure it was positioned correctly in my uterus and she is going to check again in a few months. The mirena IUD lasts 5 years, the copper IUD lasts 10 (and has no hormones at all). They said if I did expel it, I would know.

As far as I know IUDs work just by taking up space in the uterus. The uterus won't allow anything else to implant (egg, etc.) while there's something in there. It is VERY rare (less that .5%) to have an egg implant with one in there but I see it happened to lvmom24!!! amazing.

I remember hearing somewhere they used to do this with animals in historic times, putting a stone or something in a camel's uterus, etc. to prevent their work animals from pregnancy. It's not a new concept at all.

I was nervous, remembering all the stories from the past, the older IUDs and their problems. The one I have is very very tiny, and it is flexible plastic. I am no longer worried now that I've learned a bit more about the new IUDs and how effective they are.

They are the most effective birth control method next to sterilization. They are definitely more effective than the bcp.

They said the mirena IUD with the hormones is the best thing for my fibroids and heavy bleeding and I have to agree.. it has been great! It might be something to ask your Dr. about if you are interested.

HTH!
and

I hope you feel back to your old self soon!

OMG Bella, thanks so much for the information!! I go back to see my dock on the 27th of March and I will definitely discuss this with him. He seems all for it but, of course, I will have to do more reserch before I'm totally sold. Thanks to you I'm already more open minded about the idea than before!

lalabella · 02-27-2006, 10:33 PM

Shelby!

i am glad that helped... I was a bit scared too, and did some research and talked lots to my dr. But I am glad i did it. It's a great idea to do your own research!

I am soo glad that I could help!

Hang in there. I know it can be rough to have hormonal changes and have to go to the dr. over and over and get ultrasounds and all that... You will get through this!

Naturegirl · 02-27-2006, 10:49 PM

Was on the pill for over 3 years and had no trouble losing weight while on plan. Got off the pill and promptly lost 5 lbs water weight in about 1 week's time without any change in diet and have kept it off without any effort.

If you want to get away from the hormone route, springing for a Paragard IUD (copper) that lasts 10 years would be an excellent choice. It was excruciatingly painful for my insertion but I've had no kids and that makes a difference. Some women have had no pain on insertion. I

the Paragard, but alas, it expelled twice (1st time after 5 weeks, 2nd time after 3 seconds) so I had to go and get my tubes tied (didnt want the hassle with Natural Fertility Awareness or cervical caps, spermicide, etc, etc.)

lindalouriv · 02-27-2006, 11:08 PM

When I was on the pill - I lost weight very slowly.
As soon as I came off it I dropped weight like crazy.
I have been on the Mirena IUD for about a year and a half.
I had my strings cut short but I can still feel them (although it takes a bit of effort to reach them!)
I check my strings once a month just after my period. My period each month is very light. I usually have a very light flow on the first day and then just a bit of spotting for the rest of the week.
I really love it.
The only part I hated was the insertion - but it was well worth the discomfort. I will never go back on the pill.

TaiwanTeacher · 02-28-2006, 12:38 AM

In my experience the Pill didn't affect me at all I thought it was great. Until I went off them and my hormones went crazy. I didn't have any problems on them, it was only after I stopped them that I realized the damage they had done to my body chemistry. As soon as I stopped them I broke out in acne like I never had before in my life and after a while I discovered I was infertile. I no longer trust in the slightest any pill that messes with hormones to such an extent. You might check out a book called Garden of Fertility by Katie Singer. There is also a website of the same name.

Shelby and others, I've read several accounts of people who stopped heavy menstrual bleeding with Vitamin A (I think taken in natural form-cod liver oil-, not the precursor betacarotene). You might google a search on it. It would be inexpensive at least so might be worth a try.

tryinhard2lose · 02-28-2006, 05:02 AM

I also have an IUD and I love it......do mess, periods were a lil heavy when I first got it, but the Doc says give it 4-6 months for your body to adjust, I did and it is great.....I will never go back to the pill either...

CAUTION....it you are not in a "steady" relationship the IUD can be dangerous when involving STD's....if you are not careful and end up with an STD while you have the IUD it could lead to infertility, the Doc told me this during my consultation, he said the infection can travel through the string affecting your reproductive system....

momof4 · 02-28-2006, 07:00 AM

Ok my question is Does an egg get fertilized but just can't implant because the iud is there.

02-27-2006, 04:12 PM	#1
momof4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 309 Gallery: momof4 Stats: 221/210/145 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/08	Birth control or no birth control? I am struggling decideing wether I should start the pill again. I got off of the ortho evra in Nov because of the bad reports on it. I got pregnant in Dec and had a miscarriage shortly after conception. So My periods were all messed up and I bled for a long time. Well I finally got a real TOM and I know I should get on some kind of Birth control but I am scared to gain weight. I worked so hard to get these 27 pounds off and I don't wan't to see an increase on the scale. But I will for sure see one if I end up prego. What are your thoughts. What have you BC experiences been like? Any help would be great thanks! __________________ 221/210/145 5'4

02-27-2006, 07:27 PM	#17
ebonyeyz28 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, CA Posts: 4,953 Gallery: ebonyeyz28 Stats: Then: 274.5, size 28 Now:172.5, Size 10/12! WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: December 27, 2002	I'm really glad that you asked this question momof4! I have been having many, many problems lately and I just saw a new GYN today. His solution to the many weeks of heavy bleeding (sorry if this is TMI) is to take me off the pill and let my body "reset itself". I'm also having an ultrasound tomorrow to see if my fibroids have grown and, if they haven't changed much, he's suggesting that I go for the IUD. I've been deathly afraid to try it because I just don't see how those little suckers really keep you from getting pregnant. Anywho, any info as far as pros and cons of the IUD will be appreciated and, momof4, to answer your question: I haven't had any problems losing on the pill. It's just been during the last 3-4 months that I've gained some weight due to being bloated all the time. Other than that, I have no complaints about taking the pill and losing weight! __________________ Shelby

02-27-2006, 08:26 PM	#19
lalabella MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,654 Gallery: lalabella Stats: 269/249/160-ish 5'9" Start Date: restart Oct 08	Shelby that's what I had...heavy bleeding even on the pill. Like 14-15 days at a time... it was awful. I found out i had fibroids and was kinda scared but they reassured me and took me off the bcp and set me up with the mirena IUD because it has a small amount of hormones embedded in it to control bleeding. I don't have to check my string monthly, my Dr. did a follow up visit after a few weeks of having it to make sure it was positioned correctly in my uterus and she is going to check again in a few months. The mirena IUD lasts 5 years, the copper IUD lasts 10 (and has no hormones at all). They said if I did expel it, I would know. As far as I know IUDs work just by taking up space in the uterus. The uterus won't allow anything else to implant (egg, etc.) while there's something in there. It is VERY rare (less that .5%) to have an egg implant with one in there but I see it happened to lvmom24!!! amazing. I remember hearing somewhere they used to do this with animals in historic times, putting a stone or something in a camel's uterus, etc. to prevent their work animals from pregnancy. It's not a new concept at all. I was nervous, remembering all the stories from the past, the older IUDs and their problems. The one I have is very very tiny, and it is flexible plastic. I am no longer worried now that I've learned a bit more about the new IUDs and how effective they are. They are the most effective birth control method next to sterilization. They are definitely more effective than the bcp. They said the mirena IUD with the hormones is the best thing for my fibroids and heavy bleeding and I have to agree.. it has been great! It might be something to ask your Dr. about if you are interested. HTH! and I hope you feel back to your old self soon! __________________ bella 270 268 266 264 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 248 247 246 244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200 198 196 194 192 190 188 186 184 182 180 178 176 174 172 170 "When I lay my head on the pillow at night, I can say 'I was a decent person today'. That's when I feel beautiful." -- Drew Barrymore Last edited by lalabella : 02-27-2006 at 08:31 PM.

02-28-2006, 05:02 AM	#27
tryinhard2lose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: From HBG, PA..In Germany now Posts: 919 Gallery: tryinhard2lose Stats: 237/146/145 WOE: Atkins/Low Carb Start Date: off and on since April 2004	I also have an IUD and I love it......do mess, periods were a lil heavy when I first got it, but the Doc says give it 4-6 months for your body to adjust, I did and it is great.....I will never go back to the pill either... CAUTION....it you are not in a "steady" relationship the IUD can be dangerous when involving STD's....if you are not careful and end up with an STD while you have the IUD it could lead to infertility, the Doc told me this during my consultation, he said the infection can travel through the string affecting your reproductive system.... __________________ ~~Angie~~ 2 boys CJ-9 and Evan-2 SUPPORT SISTER

02-27-2006, 04:37 PM	#2
momof4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 309 Gallery: momof4 Stats: 221/210/145 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/08	I just didn't want this to get lost in the shuffle not trying to be a pest just not sure what to do, did you all gain weight from the pill?

02-27-2006, 04:38 PM	#3
lilmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 985 Gallery: lilmama Stats: This time around 260/223/174 WOE: High Protein and Fat Moderate Carbs Start Date: Restarting 01/19/2008	When I was on the pill, it stalled me. I was losing the same ten pounds month after month. Finally I just told DH he would have to strap one on if he wants to get any. Once that happened, steady loss.

02-27-2006, 04:41 PM	#4
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I just went on it for 2 weeks and then I quit because I was moody and hanugry all the time. I did gain weight, but i think it was more to do with the fact that I was craving food all the time. It sucked.

02-27-2006, 04:42 PM	#5
lalabella MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,654 Gallery: lalabella Stats: 269/249/160-ish 5'9" Start Date: restart Oct 08	bc pills stalled me too. And they gave me brown splotches (melasma) on my forehead and cheeks! ack! i had been diagnosed with 2 small fibroid tumors which are pretty common and was switched over to the mirena IUD to help with them and i am very happy with it. Less mood swings and I seem to be losing better. I already have 2 kids and not planning on more but wasn't ready for anything permanent so.... here I am. Hope this helps!

02-27-2006, 04:44 PM	#6
momof4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 309 Gallery: momof4 Stats: 221/210/145 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/08	[quote=lilmama]When I was on the pill, it stalled me. I was losing the same ten pounds month after month. Finally I just told DH he would have to strap one on if he wants to get any. Once that happened, steady loss].[/QUOTE LOL I will have to try that one!

02-27-2006, 05:42 PM	#7
snowdancer79 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leadville, Colorado-Highest City in U.S. 10,200 ft Posts: 875 Gallery: snowdancer79 Stats: 170/oh phooey, who cares!!/130-135 5'8"	I got an IUD after my second child, and I'll never go back to the pill. It's effective for 10 years, and doesn't affect your hormones.

02-27-2006, 05:43 PM	#8
LESSOFME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 974 Gallery: LESSOFME Stats: 20/16/12 5'10" (-37 lbs) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart 1/30/08	I started lc'ing August 2004 and started the pill February 2005. I lost the majority of my weight in the first 5 months and only 18lbs last year. I don't know if the pill had anything to do with it or not. I didn't experience any increased hunger or mood swings just slow weight loss. I went off it 1 month ago so we'll see if I have an increased weight loss. I sure hope so. I think that if you go back on the pill you will not gain weight if you stay on plan but it may slow you. Just speaking from experience.

02-27-2006, 05:53 PM	#9
lvmom24 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 476 Gallery: lvmom24 Stats: 127/127/115 WOE: four weeks till xmas party Start Date: Today	I have been on yasmin now since august and as of today I have lost 50 pounds. I had an IUD for 3 years, it was great till it traveled inside my uterus. The doctors found it sitting next to baby#4.

02-27-2006, 06:06 PM	#10
jskn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 882 Gallery: jskn Stats: 115.5/105/100 WOE: atkins Start Date: october 2005	i'm on the pill and I have never had a problem losing

02-27-2006, 06:08 PM	#11
elyseelyse Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Just north of the Peoples Republic of Cambridge Posts: 12,313 Gallery: elyseelyse Stats: Still too much....grrrrrr.... WOE: Counting calories w/ a LC emphasis Start Date: Sept 2005	Hi Niki (doin' great - 115, exciting stuff - can't wait to be in the teens myself! ) As for the Pill - went off that one month after I started LC. I'm sure others have had great results on different pills - but I gain a bit here and there. Before LC, I did not care b/c I was gaining so fast anyways from eating junk.

02-27-2006, 06:38 PM	#13
wannabeslim4life Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,093 Gallery: wannabeslim4life Stats: 177/163/120	I am another IUD users and I love it

02-27-2006, 06:42 PM	#14
lvmom24 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 476 Gallery: lvmom24 Stats: 127/127/115 WOE: four weeks till xmas party Start Date: Today	[quote]Not to be too personal, but did you check for the string each month? [quote] At first I did,even had to have the strings cut shorter, then I couldn't feel them, just took it for granted and Assumed it was because they were shorter.you know what happens after you Assume something! All is well, I got a beautifull baby out of it. the iud ended up coming out during birth.

02-27-2006, 08:26 PM	#20
DisneyPrincess Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N.C. Posts: 20,231 Blog Entries: 39 Gallery: DisneyPrincess Stats: 112.4/111.4/99- 4'10 WOE: Renfrew Meal Plan Start Date: 9.22.08	I have been on the pill for years and hae been 100% successful in losing weight

02-27-2006, 09:29 PM	#21
tresbonne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 295 Gallery: tresbonne Stats: 168/135/135 WOE: lc - 20lbs in 2 mos. Goal in 4 more mos. Start Date: 01/12/06 (07/01/06)	DITTO Jackie. No problems here.

02-27-2006, 10:33 PM	#23
lalabella MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,654 Gallery: lalabella Stats: 269/249/160-ish 5'9" Start Date: restart Oct 08	Shelby! i am glad that helped... I was a bit scared too, and did some research and talked lots to my dr. But I am glad i did it. It's a great idea to do your own research! I am soo glad that I could help! Hang in there. I know it can be rough to have hormonal changes and have to go to the dr. over and over and get ultrasounds and all that... You will get through this!

02-27-2006, 10:49 PM	#24
Naturegirl Guest Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 665 Gallery: Naturegirl Stats: 22 yrs 5':20 BF? 100.5/99/90? 14%bf WOE: Targeted Ketogenic Low Cal Diet	Was on the pill for over 3 years and had no trouble losing weight while on plan. Got off the pill and promptly lost 5 lbs water weight in about 1 week's time without any change in diet and have kept it off without any effort. If you want to get away from the hormone route, springing for a Paragard IUD (copper) that lasts 10 years would be an excellent choice. It was excruciatingly painful for my insertion but I've had no kids and that makes a difference. Some women have had no pain on insertion. I the Paragard, but alas, it expelled twice (1st time after 5 weeks, 2nd time after 3 seconds) so I had to go and get my tubes tied (didnt want the hassle with Natural Fertility Awareness or cervical caps, spermicide, etc, etc.)

02-27-2006, 11:08 PM	#25
lindalouriv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 254 Gallery: lindalouriv WOE: Atkins Maintenance	When I was on the pill - I lost weight very slowly. As soon as I came off it I dropped weight like crazy. I have been on the Mirena IUD for about a year and a half. I had my strings cut short but I can still feel them (although it takes a bit of effort to reach them!) I check my strings once a month just after my period. My period each month is very light. I usually have a very light flow on the first day and then just a bit of spotting for the rest of the week. I really love it. The only part I hated was the insertion - but it was well worth the discomfort. I will never go back on the pill.

02-28-2006, 12:38 AM	#26
TaiwanTeacher Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Taiwan Posts: 380 Gallery: TaiwanTeacher WOE: The Dr. Weston A. Price Diet, NO processed food!	In my experience the Pill didn't affect me at all I thought it was great. Until I went off them and my hormones went crazy. I didn't have any problems on them, it was only after I stopped them that I realized the damage they had done to my body chemistry. As soon as I stopped them I broke out in acne like I never had before in my life and after a while I discovered I was infertile. I no longer trust in the slightest any pill that messes with hormones to such an extent. You might check out a book called Garden of Fertility by Katie Singer. There is also a website of the same name. Shelby and others, I've read several accounts of people who stopped heavy menstrual bleeding with Vitamin A (I think taken in natural form-cod liver oil-, not the precursor betacarotene). You might google a search on it. It would be inexpensive at least so might be worth a try.

02-28-2006, 07:00 AM	#28
momof4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 309 Gallery: momof4 Stats: 221/210/145 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/08	Ok my question is Does an egg get fertilized but just can't implant because the iud is there.