Birth Control Pills?

Hayley · 08-27-2009, 10:14 PM

Hey Gals!

First off, I'm 30 and I don't have insurance so somethings like tubal ligation/essure are not an option for me at this time. Although I'm 100% sure I do not want kids, I just can't afford those procedures. I've done it all... the depro shot which made me gain 80+ pounds, foams, films, the pill (including the new yaz), and finally a copper IUD (which I loved but it failed

after 18 months). So after they yanked the IUD the doc put me on the Nuva Ring. I've had it for 6 days now and I already know I'm not gonna like it.

My question to you is: What kind of BC pill are you on and how do you like it?

I know everyone's body works differently but I'm just trying to gather some opinions. I'm leaning towards seasonique cuz I dig the 4 periods a year. And they also

have a patient assistance program. Any/all opinions are appreciated! Thanks in advance!

MsWoods · 08-28-2009, 07:32 AM

I have issues with BCP, they make me bleed the whole time I'm on them. Last month I got put on Low Dose ovral. I bled the whole time I took it but when I stopped taking it I finally stopped bleeding (had been bleeding for 4 months and needed something to regulate my cycles.). I'm not taking it now but it's what I would chose again if I needed some regulation.

verbqueen · 08-30-2009, 12:54 PM

I take Cyclessa, a tri-cyclic very low hormone pill. I take it continuously, no week of placebo pills, so I never have a period. (I am using it to control my endometriosis, not to prevent pregnancy.) But, I mention this because I don't seem to have any symptoms from it, and I seem to be able to lose weight while taking it, which can be a tough issue with some other BCPs.

bobbi · 09-01-2009, 08:29 AM

Here are my thoughts...

1. I found that diff things worked for me. Getting recommendations from friends didn't do alot of good as some that worked for them did not work for me. I had to keep switching around til I found something escpecially after 30.

2. I swear when I hit 30 my body flipped a switch. I had been on bc pills since I was 15 with no problems. When I hit 30 I started having a lot of breakthru bleeding. I tried diff pills and had varied but not great results. I finally decided that I had to go completely off bc for a few months to 'clean out my system' and start fresh. I was off for about a year... and then go pg when we got a little careless with condoms...

08-27-2009, 10:14 PM	#1
Hayley Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 136 Gallery: Hayley Stats: See Signature WOE: Stillman's Start Date: Honest Re-start: 8/20/2009	Birth Control Pills? Hey Gals! First off, I'm 30 and I don't have insurance so somethings like tubal ligation/essure are not an option for me at this time. Although I'm 100% sure I do not want kids, I just can't afford those procedures. I've done it all... the depro shot which made me gain 80+ pounds, foams, films, the pill (including the new yaz), and finally a copper IUD (which I loved but it failed after 18 months). So after they yanked the IUD the doc put me on the Nuva Ring. I've had it for 6 days now and I already know I'm not gonna like it. My question to you is: What kind of BC pill are you on and how do you like it? I know everyone's body works differently but I'm just trying to gather some opinions. I'm leaning towards seasonique cuz I dig the 4 periods a year. And they also have a patient assistance program. Any/all opinions are appreciated! Thanks in advance! __________________ "Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul." 290/175.6/140 Feb 2004: 290 lbs began Atkins/Stillmans June 2005: Weighed 145 and lost 145! GOAL! Aug 20, 2009: 190 Restart!

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08-28-2009, 07:32 AM	#2
MsWoods MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,779 Gallery: MsWoods Stats: 399/294.4/199 WOE: Extended Induction Plus Start Date: 06/22/09	I have issues with BCP, they make me bleed the whole time I'm on them. Last month I got put on Low Dose ovral. I bled the whole time I took it but when I stopped taking it I finally stopped bleeding (had been bleeding for 4 months and needed something to regulate my cycles.). I'm not taking it now but it's what I would chose again if I needed some regulation.

08-30-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
verbqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 803 Gallery: verbqueen WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: June 2009	I take Cyclessa, a tri-cyclic very low hormone pill. I take it continuously, no week of placebo pills, so I never have a period. (I am using it to control my endometriosis, not to prevent pregnancy.) But, I mention this because I don't seem to have any symptoms from it, and I seem to be able to lose weight while taking it, which can be a tough issue with some other BCPs.

09-01-2009, 08:29 AM	#4
bobbi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 6,804 Gallery: bobbi WOE: Atkins	Here are my thoughts... 1. I found that diff things worked for me. Getting recommendations from friends didn't do alot of good as some that worked for them did not work for me. I had to keep switching around til I found something escpecially after 30. 2. I swear when I hit 30 my body flipped a switch. I had been on bc pills since I was 15 with no problems. When I hit 30 I started having a lot of breakthru bleeding. I tried diff pills and had varied but not great results. I finally decided that I had to go completely off bc for a few months to 'clean out my system' and start fresh. I was off for about a year... and then go pg when we got a little careless with condoms...