Quote:
Originally Posted by Dionysus
I'm wondering if there's anyone on here who purposely do not take BC pills?
|
I talked to my gynecologist about taking the pill a few years back, but I'm high risk for a boatload of cancers (as in, recent family history), and this was even
before my mom was diagnosed and lost her battle with bladder cancer. I qualify for pretty much every "warning" at the end of a BC commercial.
My doctor was extremely wary of even prescribing the Depo shot, so I just gave it up. I use condoms and while I don't chart everything out I know about the time when I'm a fertile myrtle and try not to push my luck.
The funniest thing is, I've had fewer pregnancy scares than most of my friends who have been on the pill for years. This is weird, too, but if my cycle is wonky, I'm still not surprised by my period very often. My body is pretty good at giving warning when it's ready to start that all up, and if I'm not sleeping or incredibly busy I usually notice it getting ready an hour or two before bleeding starts.