Which BC Pill do you take??

jsj0305 · 05-22-2007, 07:51 PM

Okay so today I was supposed to have my 2nd Depo shot and I decided against it. I have a hard time losing on it, so once I hit goal I will go back.
I have an appointment on Monday to discuss pills to be put on in the mean time. I just really want to get this weight off without any hinderances.

I have only taken Femcon Fe for 2 months, but my periods continued so doc said it wasn't a high enough dose...so I am clueless right now. That's the only BC pill I have ever tried.

I have heard good things about Yasmin...but I am duhhhh about this whole thing....

If you take BC pills, which one do you take and have you noticed any change in your losses??

Thanks so much!!!

dmw80 · 05-23-2007, 08:06 AM

Well, I switched from the pill to the ring right about the time I started Atkins so I can't say that I noticed a change in my loss, but the ring is freaking awesome! You don't have to remember to take it every day, you just put it in and leave it for three weeks.

Shuga Dahlin · 05-23-2007, 08:25 AM

of course everyone's experience is different, Yasmin killed my libido- for me that was NOT ok

KrystaLyn · 05-28-2007, 10:46 PM

Im on Yaz and it has really slowed my weight loss. I am not on it for birth control however, just until DH comes home from Iraq, so I can't help you in that area.

Ntombi · 05-28-2007, 10:57 PM

I was on Seasonale (4 periods/year), and it was great. I had to get because of migraines, which made me sad. BTW, the migraines didn't decrease when I went off.

jsj0305 · 05-29-2007, 08:17 AM

Thanks so much everyone. It's so hard when you have no real experience with this kinda stuff! But you guys are making it better for me. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote my appointment was Monday, I ment Tuesday! LOL> DUHH everyone was closed yesterday! LOL

Susie Q · 06-05-2007, 03:00 PM

Im on Loestrin 24, and it has definately decreased libido...not good. But it doesnt cause weight gain and lots of other side effects...i wonder if people use that for an excuse sometimes, but they are all sooo different.

Daisy · 06-06-2007, 07:52 PM

I was on YAZ for 9 months and ended up in the hospital for two weeks (earlier this year) with blood clots on my lungs.

pri17cess72 · 06-14-2007, 09:35 AM

I was just prescribed YAZ and have been on it for a week. I have heard so many negative things about it. I had horrendous headaches the first few days. So far it is okay.

I was on Nuva ring before for about 5 years. I really liked it but switched bc it decreased my libido and caused vaginal dryness.

I am looking for a better bc pill right now.

I am curious to hear other replies.

Daisy, sorry to hear about your lungs. What are you taking now?

busyme · 06-14-2007, 03:05 PM

HHHmmm, ya all make one think. I have 5 kids ranging from 19 yrs. to 19 months. Finally figured out that bc can't prevent, haha. Anyway, 8 months now and no problem recently got real strict on lowcarb and now am bl**ding half way through. Is this normal? Ask me pregnancy and delivery ?'s and I can answer that but not bc ?'s.

Daisy · 06-14-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pri17cess72

Daisy, sorry to hear about your lungs. What are you taking now?

Thank you...

I can no longer take a BCP due to the blood clots. After my blood has been regulated for 6 - 9 months, I'll have a hysterectomy. I was put on YAZ to begin with to control bleeding from fibroids.

pri17cess72 · 06-14-2007, 07:52 PM

I hope you will be getting better from what happened.

I have decided today to stop taking it. It is making me emotional, moody, tired and I have no patience.

I am not sure if I am going to be taking anymore bc pills.

Daisy · 06-16-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pri17cess72

I hope you will be getting better from what happened.

Thank you (again)!

I am recovering... slowly but surely. My blood is finally regulated!! Please pray that it STAYS regulated!

This has truly been an experience... that's for sure!!

sarahque · 07-06-2007, 12:09 PM

Faithful Seasonale user, started as soon as it was available. Had a tubal over 25 years ago, but the Seasonale helps with the pms that I have almost continually and helps with the severe cramping and heavy bleeding.

jsj0305 · 10-02-2007, 06:52 PM

I just wanted to update, I am now on Necon 1/35 which is the generic version of Ortho Novum, and I have to say, I love it so far. NO headaches..just some breakthrough b/c of starting atkins, no biggie. LOL

And tomorrow is my 2nd week back on and I have lost 6.6 pounds so far, so I can't complain.

I guess only time will tell.

05-22-2007, 07:51 PM	#1
jsj0305 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286 Gallery: jsj0305 Stats: 182.8/176.2/140ishh 5'3 WOE: Atkins (Induction for now!!) Start Date: 9.19.2007	Which BC Pill do you take?? Okay so today I was supposed to have my 2nd Depo shot and I decided against it. I have a hard time losing on it, so once I hit goal I will go back. I have an appointment on Monday to discuss pills to be put on in the mean time. I just really want to get this weight off without any hinderances. I have only taken Femcon Fe for 2 months, but my periods continued so doc said it wasn't a high enough dose...so I am clueless right now. That's the only BC pill I have ever tried. I have heard good things about Yasmin...but I am duhhhh about this whole thing.... If you take BC pills, which one do you take and have you noticed any change in your losses?? Thanks so much!!! __________________ ~Stephanie~ 21/F/5'3" ReReReRestarted 9/19/07 @ 182.8 LONG TERM: 182.8/177.2/140ish Thanksgiving Goal: 182.8/176.2/13.4 1.2 Pounds To Go!!!! It's not being perfect that makes you strong, it's the ability to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again.

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05-23-2007, 08:06 AM	#2
dmw80 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: VA Posts: 48 Gallery: dmw80 Stats: 220/202/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 16, 2007	Well, I switched from the pill to the ring right about the time I started Atkins so I can't say that I noticed a change in my loss, but the ring is freaking awesome! You don't have to remember to take it every day, you just put it in and leave it for three weeks.

05-23-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
Shuga Dahlin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: suburb of Atlanta, GA Posts: 415 Gallery: Shuga Dahlin WOE: Atkins	of course everyone's experience is different, Yasmin killed my libido- for me that was NOT ok

05-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
KrystaLyn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina Posts: 1,977 Gallery: KrystaLyn Stats: 158/156 post-partum/125, 5'2 WOE: Breastfeeding Start Date: Second Time Around started Jan 01.07	Im on Yaz and it has really slowed my weight loss. I am not on it for birth control however, just until DH comes home from Iraq, so I can't help you in that area.

05-28-2007, 10:57 PM	#5
Ntombi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, then OH, then NYC, now SoCal. Whew! Posts: 17,479 Gallery: Ntombi Stats: original:325+/259.6/180? restart:325/---/180? WOE: Atkins works when I work it. Start Date: Original: 8-23-02 Restart: over and OVER and OVER!	I was on Seasonale (4 periods/year), and it was great. I had to get because of migraines, which made me sad. BTW, the migraines didn't decrease when I went off.

05-29-2007, 08:17 AM	#6
jsj0305 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286 Gallery: jsj0305 Stats: 182.8/176.2/140ishh 5'3 WOE: Atkins (Induction for now!!) Start Date: 9.19.2007	Thanks so much everyone. It's so hard when you have no real experience with this kinda stuff! But you guys are making it better for me. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote my appointment was Monday, I ment Tuesday! LOL> DUHH everyone was closed yesterday! LOL

06-05-2007, 03:00 PM	#7
Susie Q Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 789 Gallery: Susie Q Stats: 165/140/135 WOE: Atkins by the Book	Im on Loestrin 24, and it has definately decreased libido...not good. But it doesnt cause weight gain and lots of other side effects...i wonder if people use that for an excuse sometimes, but they are all sooo different.

06-06-2007, 07:52 PM	#8
Daisy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 3,280 Gallery: Daisy	I was on YAZ for 9 months and ended up in the hospital for two weeks (earlier this year) with blood clots on my lungs.

06-14-2007, 09:35 AM	#9
pri17cess72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF Bay Area CA Posts: 2,464 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: pri17cess72 Stats: 187/xxx/130 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2007 Re-Start 01/01/08	I was just prescribed YAZ and have been on it for a week. I have heard so many negative things about it. I had horrendous headaches the first few days. So far it is okay. I was on Nuva ring before for about 5 years. I really liked it but switched bc it decreased my libido and caused vaginal dryness. I am looking for a better bc pill right now. I am curious to hear other replies. Daisy, sorry to hear about your lungs. What are you taking now?

06-14-2007, 03:05 PM	#10
busyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 430 Gallery: busyme Stats: 268/159/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 06/05/07 restart	HHHmmm, ya all make one think. I have 5 kids ranging from 19 yrs. to 19 months. Finally figured out that bc can't prevent, haha. Anyway, 8 months now and no problem recently got real strict on lowcarb and now am bl**ding half way through. Is this normal? Ask me pregnancy and delivery ?'s and I can answer that but not bc ?'s.

06-14-2007, 07:52 PM	#12
pri17cess72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF Bay Area CA Posts: 2,464 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: pri17cess72 Stats: 187/xxx/130 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2007 Re-Start 01/01/08	I hope you will be getting better from what happened. I have decided today to stop taking it. It is making me emotional, moody, tired and I have no patience. I am not sure if I am going to be taking anymore bc pills.

07-06-2007, 12:09 PM	#14
sarahque Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 96 Gallery: sarahque Stats: 267/228/199 WOE: Low carb - Medi-Weight Loss Start Date: July '08 (this time)	Faithful Seasonale user, started as soon as it was available. Had a tubal over 25 years ago, but the Seasonale helps with the pms that I have almost continually and helps with the severe cramping and heavy bleeding.

10-02-2007, 06:52 PM	#15
jsj0305 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286 Gallery: jsj0305 Stats: 182.8/176.2/140ishh 5'3 WOE: Atkins (Induction for now!!) Start Date: 9.19.2007	I just wanted to update, I am now on Necon 1/35 which is the generic version of Ortho Novum, and I have to say, I love it so far. NO headaches..just some breakthrough b/c of starting atkins, no biggie. LOL And tomorrow is my 2nd week back on and I have lost 6.6 pounds so far, so I can't complain. I guess only time will tell.