birth control

Munchkin03 · #1 07-28-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stef the Pef

Hmmmm...I haven't been through the whole thread, but is anyone else on Loestrin 24 Fe? I stopped for a while because my insurance sucketh and stopped paying for anything, but I've since gotten back on it, and have been for a couple weeks.

Thing is, I got it primarily to avoid the monthly cramps from hell and to help clear up my skin...only two weeks back on and my skin's still a mess (well, as messy as mine ever gets, which isn't a lot, but it's still not fun to deal with past high school!).

I haven't built up a tolerance to this, have I? Eesh.

I'm on Loestrin 24 Fe, and have been for about 6 months. I like it okay--it all but eliminates my period, and I've never really had bad skin. So, it's virtually a wonder drug for me. The fact that the placebo pills are iron supplements make it even better.

Stef the Pef · #2 07-29-2007, 01:03 AM

I had some anemia issues, so that's why I was put on the Fe version.

I guess I have to wait a little while for my face to clear back up...maybe it's stress instead? Bah.

kathykd2005 · #3 08-03-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen

I am laughing so hard because I read this as "amnesia issues" and I was all WTF kind of birth control gives you amnesia lol.

Buahah I thought the same thing--I'm sure some of us WISH our birth control did that to us.

AlphaFrog · #4 08-03-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen

I am laughing so hard because I read this as "amnesia issues" and I was all WTF kind of birth control gives you amnesia lol.

LOL. We must all have the same reading problem.

Stef the Pef · #5 08-05-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen

I am laughing so hard because I read this as "amnesia issues" and I was all WTF kind of birth control gives you amnesia lol.

Dude, I finally figured out why I'm so forgetful?

kathykd2005 · #6 08-05-2007, 05:09 PM

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Dude, I finally figured out why I'm so forgetful?

Haha dude, where's my car? Stef, that was silly.

Buttonz · #7 07-29-2007, 01:18 AM

I've been on the Nuva Ring for two and a half years and I love it. I can't imagine being on anything else.

I've heard horror stories about weight gain on Depo, has anyone else noticed this?

Cardinal026 · #8 07-29-2007, 02:36 AM

Buttonz - YES. I was on Depo for almost 2 years, and I averaged a gain of about 5-7 pounds per shot - no change in diet or exercise, it was pretty frustrating. However, almost as soon as I stopped taking it, I lost the weight again.

ASUADPi · #9 07-29-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Buttonz

I've been on the Nuva Ring for two and a half years and I love it. I can't imagine being on anything else.

I've heard horror stories about weight gain on Depo, has anyone else noticed this?

I really think it's per individual. My best friends sister was on depo for a while and she bleed all the time. I've been on and off Depo for the last 4 year (like on for about two years, go off for one cycle, then back on) and I don't get a period (love it!!!). The only reason I've gained weight now is that I'm not as active as I was the last couple of years. I stopped going to the gym all the time and I wasn't coaching, so I got lazy. It's me and has nothing to do with the Depo.

As for breakouts, I have broken out alot this last month, but I've also been super duper stressed. (Teacher, don't get paid during the summer but have bills to pay, very stressful on how to pay said bills).

Now I've been on the pill. I was put on the pill in high school because my periods were erratic and the cramps were horrendous. It was really my dad who wanted me to go on something, I don't think he liked seeing me in that much pain. But then freshman year of college, my dad got a new insurance company and for some reason they didn't cover the pill but they covered Depo (yeah go figure), so I went on Depo.

The thing is that not everyone is going to have the "cake walk" that I have had. That is why there are so many different forms of birth control because we all react to them different ways. I love Depo, others hate it. For me it's like, why should I put myself throught the wretched pain of a period when I have no plans to concieve any time soon.

amanda6035 · #10 07-29-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ASUADPi

For me it's like, why should I put myself throught the wretched pain of a period when I have no plans to concieve any time soon.

hahah. well said.

Educatingblue · #11 07-30-2007, 12:58 PM

I have the Mirena IUD and I love it. I will admit it was quite painful having it inserted and a lot of money. The good thing is it lasts for 5 years and most people have no period or occassional spotting. Luvin' it!

PinkRose1098 · #12 08-01-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Educatingblue

I have the Mirena IUD and I love it. I will admit it was quite painful having it inserted and a lot of money. The good thing is it lasts for 5 years and most people have no period or occassional spotting. Luvin' it!

I tried that but my body didn't like it and, how is the nice way to say this?, rejected it. So sad because I was looking forward to no AF for a while.

Educatingblue · #13 08-02-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkRose1098

I tried that but my body didn't like it and, how is the nice way to say this?, rejected it. So sad because I was looking forward to no AF for a while.

Yeah my Dr. said that was a possible risk especially for women who have not yet had children. I have had mine for almost 2 years now, so hopefully it is well anchored in place.

Just be glad you realized your body rejected it early on rather than 9 mos later

Jimmy Choo · #14 08-02-2007, 11:31 PM

This may have already been said but the best pill out there is Yasmin. This is the first pill I haven't had any problems on! I strongly recommend it.

HBADPi · #15 08-03-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Choo

This may have already been said but the best pill out there is Yasmin. This is the first pill I haven't had any problems on! I strongly recommend it.

I think you have to remember its all relative and every female reacts differently to bc pills. I was on Yasmin for awhile and had really bad experiences with it so now I'm on Ortho and while Ortho works for me, I know several women who havent liked Ortho.