BC

Gracie821 Posted: Jan 04, 2009 11:50 PM

BC

How long have you ladies been on it. I know super personal sorry. How long do you think it ok to be on it? Can it affect your chances of having a baby? I know that I have to call my dr. but I was just wondering what you ladies thought. Thanks!

MLAngelo Posted: Jan 04, 2009 11:51 PM

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I have to be on it, I think its ok to be on for a while, though I have heard that they suggest you switch them now and then. Not 100% sure though since I have switched many times for my health reasons.

LeeAnne Posted: Jan 04, 2009 11:52 PM

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ive been on it off and on. this go 'round has been about a year. i am planning on getting off shortly after the wedding. it can make it a little more challenging to get preg if you have been on it for an extended period of time. like with any medication your body has to adjust to the changes when you stop taking it.

HTH

Jess and Jon Posted: Jan 04, 2009 11:55 PM

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I have been on it for almost ten years. I recently switched BC brands and I feel so much better!!

I also recently swtiched Dr.s and my new Dr. said its fine to be on BC and I ask everytime I'm there.

Gracie821 Posted: Jan 05, 2009 12:00 AM

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Posted by Jess and Jon

I have been on it for almost ten years. I recently switched BC brands and I feel so much better!!

I also recently swtiched Dr.s and my new Dr. said its fine to be on BC and I ask everytime I'm there.

Good to know. I have been on it for 4.5 years and never switched brands do u htink thats ok?

FutureMrsG Posted: Jan 05, 2009 12:02 AM

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I was on BC pills for 11 years (ortho tricyclen)- I switched last year to the paraguard IUD b/c I get severe migraines and both my neurologist and gynocologist felt I should not take horomones any more. I hated the IUD at first b/c my period was very heavy but it only lasted a few months. NOW I love not having to think about bc.

Gracie821 Posted: Jan 05, 2009 12:04 AM

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Posted by FutureMrsG

I was on BC pills for 11 years (ortho tricyclen)- I switched last year to the paraguard IUD b/c I get severe migraines and both my neurologist and gynocologist felt I should not take horomones any more. I hated the IUD at first b/c my period was very heavy but it only lasted a few months. NOW I love not having to think about bc.

Also good toknow. I also get major migraines. I def need to talk to my dr more.

kristentinnelly Posted: Jan 05, 2009 12:06 AM

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I have been on it for 6 years and I have switches from regular to low dosage. I'm hoping once we are married and have a house that I can come off it. I do want to be a little selfish and have some us time before a baby comes around

debzy Posted: Jan 05, 2009 11:06 AM

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they say you can be on it as long as you want. in some studies, it actually reduces your chances of getting certain cancers later in life - like ovarian, i think.

JennyAPH Posted: Jan 05, 2009 11:07 AM

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I have been on it for almost 12 years... I always ask my doctor if thats ok and she said Yes its fine. I actually have a medical condition and need to be on it

littlepixie12 Posted: Jan 05, 2009 11:10 AM

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I have been on it close to 7 years now ( i think, maybe 6) and I only switched brands twice. Its perfectly safe and you have to be off it for about 2-3 months before you can get preggers... HTH

MrsCastanedain09 Posted: Jan 05, 2009 11:14 AM

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I've been on for 14 months. I am actually going to 'detox' this month to see how I feel.

I'm not one for taking pills and I have to think this has an effect...every Doctor says it's ok but I have not had a normal cycle for over a year...hoping that a month of no pills will resolve this.