birth control

[ShyViolet]

Why doesn't the UK have tri-cyclic pills??? It's crazy! I went to my appointment today, and found out that ortho-lo isn't available here. Then, to add insult to injury, she wouldn't give me a lo-dose pill (I'm average weight and normal blood pressure, by the way), despite the fact that I kept telling her I had bad side effects on the higher dosages. Argh!

So now I'm on Marvelon (doesn't that just sound like a bad remnant from several decades ago?) which has 5 micrograms more of estrogen than my ortho-lo did. We'll see how weepy I get this month.

End of Rant. Thanks for listening. Anyone else have experiences with this one?

~ShyViolet

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by RioLambdaAlum
okay gotta be nosy...how much a month does that sucker usually run cause like you i get forgetful at taking that little thing...which is orthotricyclen?

I just got put on the patch. I've been on OTC for 6 years due to cysts, and I'm bad at remembering to take pills every day. Plus, pills make me feel really sick. I love the patch so far. It's nice and easy... you forget about it until it's time to put another one on. Taking it off is like taking off a really sticky band-aid.

My insurance charges me $40 for a 3-month supply, or $20 if I get it one month at a time from the local drug store.

You also get a back-up prescription to keep on file at your local drug store in case a patch comes off during the week (which seems nearly impossible to me... this sucker stays in place!)

[chideltjen]

Originally posted by KLPDaisy
I was on seasonale for couple of weeks for medical reasons and it was the first time that I was on birth control and it really messed me up. My gyno ended up having to take me off of it and put me on Loestrin.

I just got put on Loestrin. The whole diabetes thing didn't really help though. I'm still waiting for my period to come back from the Depo and my last shot was in June!

[RioLambdaAlum]

i might try switching then cause thats not too bad granted its still too much for me who likes being poor but if it helps on not taking everyday like i do now and like you remembering i might see if i can switch.

[AlphaFrog]

Has anyone used, or know anyone who's used the new Mierna IUD???

[BSP_Nicole]

I'm on Depo, and I LOVE it! I've been taking it for about 2 1/2 years now. I was on the pill before, but one day I went to pick up my BCP at the pharmacy, and the pharmacist told me that some of the anti-depressants I was on could cause the BCP to not be as effective (I had been on both the BCP and the anti-depressants for QUITE a while before ANYONE bothered to tell me this- and yes, I do read the inserts). I stopped having my period right after the first shot, no break-through bleeding or anything, and I only get my period when I get extremely stressed out. I did gain weight, but I'm overweight to begin with, and I've gained weight just from not eating right and from some other meds I'm on/have been on. I also hated getting shots, but with my anti-depressants, I had to get my blood checked regularly anyway, and now the needles don't bother me much.

**I hope the above makes sense, I have been battling a cold for the past three days, and I'm not sure that anything I say is making sense.**

[chideltjen]

Anyone ever had an allergic reaction to their BCP? I've been on Loestrin for less than a week and my throat is all tight. (Already have a call into the dr.)

[tunatartare]

I'm on Loestrin and my allergy doctor told me that some birth controls actually can affect your ENT. My nose has definitely been a lil dry and stuffy since I started on it.

[ZTAngel]

Last week when I was in London, the time change got me all confused and messed up. I ended up taking a few of my pills a few hours late. I'm always on time with my pills but last week I was sometimes 5+ hours late. I used back up but...errrr....back up broke on me.

I called my gynecologist this morning to ask her if I should take the morning-after pill but she said not to worry. She said that unless I went more than 24 hours that I should be ok. Then why does the inserts on the pills say that you must take it at exactly the same time everyday or use a back up method? Even after talking to my doc (and a friend of mine who's a nurse and my old gynecologist), I'm still not completely reassured. No babies for me right now!!!!!

Is there any GCer who is 5+ hours off on occasion and doesn't have any worries? Or a GCer who had something like this happen?

[chideltjen]

ZTAngel,

When I was on the pill a long time ago, my official start time was 12:30 pm. Sometimes I wouldn't take the pill until about 3 or 4 pm... and I was fine. No kids here.

If your doc says your cool, I wouldn't worry about it. I think it's when you start skipping pills. Because in the warnings, it says if you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember, even if it's with your next day pill. I didn't think it says anything about using extra protection if you miss one.

And ECs are pretty good. Just don't drive anywhere while on it. x_X They make you quite drowsy.

[Speechpath]

I was always told not to worry unless you were off by more than 12 hours. I think taking it at the same time everyday is more habit forming which is why they recommend it plus each pill only stays in your system for so long (hence you must take it daily). Chances are if you have been taking it and continue to through your cycle you still won't ovulate so you don't have anything to worry about.

[Xylochick216]

Random question: I know you can use the pill to skip a period, but can you do it with the patch?

[PhiMuLady150]

I'm starting BC for the 1st time and my doctor prescribed Ortho TC-Low. I think I'll be starting in about a week and I have to say I'm a little nervous but luckly she gave me samples she had for 3 months so if it doesn't work out, it wasn't a waste of money. I'm mostly worried about weight gain and breaking out, I break out a little during my period anyways. Anyhow I will let people know how it goes.

[squirrely girl]

best of luck - i think i've been pretty lucky without major weight gain while on depo for the last few years...

-marissa

[Optimist Prime]

you wanna a know a really cheap method of birthcontrol


*christy gives me a look that tells me not to say it again, if i want to lick missus misty cat*