Speaking of BC...

MF9282 Posted: Jan 30, 2007 09:56 PM

Speaking of BC...

I am not on birth control right now and wanted to know if anyone suggests a certain form of bc?? I knwo they all affect each person differently but I wanna make sure I can skip a period for the big day but also, hey ya never know

FutureMrsBeck Posted: Jan 30, 2007 09:58 PM

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just try the low does hormone pills like loestrin and yasmin, etc.. ask ur doctor

Tiggeruth Posted: Jan 30, 2007 10:00 PM

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I recommend seasonal or the new seasonique, they are meant and packaged to be taken for three months straight. however, you can get your period in the middle sometime if you are uncomfortable going without your period for that long, just skip a week.

dplehat Posted: Jan 30, 2007 10:03 PM

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I was on Demulen till I had to go off the pill. I never had any issues with it.

LyseeH Posted: Jan 31, 2007 02:25 PM

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I really liked the shot! My roommate is on it and likes it too. You get a shot every 3 months. It eventually makes your body not have a period. Only down side is when you get off of it, you might have your period for a week!

I'm on the pill now, i just took whatever my doc gave me. seems to be working well.

Pinkiegirll07 Posted: Jan 31, 2007 02:26 PM

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I love Yasmin..have been on it for over 5 years!
Cuts . in half, literally!!!
No side effects or anything!!
I tried 3 other pills before I started this one and so far it's been great!
I sound like a commercial for them right now!!

HamptonsBride Posted: Jan 31, 2007 03:17 PM

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I'm on Triphasil 28 and have no issues with it...when i do get my . it's pretty lite & only like 3 days..woohoo!

melbalalala Posted: Jan 31, 2007 03:28 PM

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I just started Estrostep and HATE it!!! I was on OrthoCyclen before and it was great but wasnt really regulating my period very well... ugh

AMJA Posted: Jan 31, 2007 03:33 PM

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I use Loestrin.. it's the same strength everyday. So my hormones aren't as crazy.
Plus your period lasts for like 2 days. Half the time I don't even get it, which makes me nervous sometimes.. but I love not getting it.

rkl1130 Posted: Jan 31, 2007 03:40 PM

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I'm on Yasmin and it's great. Periods are light and no bloating or nausea or anything. I saw my gyno two weeks ago and she went through the whole 'if you don't want to get your period for your wedding and honeymoon, skip the last week of pills and just start a new pack' talk.

futrmrsblt Posted: Jan 31, 2007 04:08 PM

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Posted by LyseeH

I really liked the shot! My roommate is on it and likes it too. You get a shot every 3 months. It eventually makes your body not have a period. Only down side is when you get off of it, you might have your period for a week!

I'm on the pill now, i just took whatever my doc gave me. seems to be working well.

im a depo shot girl too!
i love it swear by it.. i even lose weight on it!
but i know lots of others have hated it..
but i loooove it.. i never get that time of the month
just have to take calcium pills daily

LoveGordonBennett Posted: Jan 31, 2007 04:08 PM

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I havent found one I LOVE but I think I might get a copper IUD since it doesnt have hormones.

But i HATED the patch. I would swell and get itchy. And it would peel off towards the end. That only last 3 months.

dplehat Posted: Jan 31, 2007 04:39 PM

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Just to warn you ladies listen to the warning on the Rx inserts. If you have a family history of strokes or clotting disorders don't take the pill. Hormones are off limits. My mom used to tell me about her friend who died from a stroke at 21 from her bcp and I always said well that was back in the stone ages and the pill is better now. My sister had a clot during her pregnancy and the doctor said all family members must get tested for clotting disorders. I came back + and was pulled off the pill. I was told I was lucky nothing happened and am not allowed to use any bc that involves hormone . Apparently the risk of clots is still there. A friend of my sil went blind for 3 days after starting the patch luckily it was only temporary. And to add insult to injury she got preggo with twins her first cycle on the patch. So be careful ladies the risk of a clot is low unless you have a condition that predisposes you to clots.

MF9282 Posted: Jan 31, 2007 05:01 PM

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Sooo scarey!!!!!!!!!!!!

kahlua716 Posted: Jan 31, 2007 05:06 PM

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I'm horrible with Pills, HATED the patch-- so I just started the NuvaRing...so far its GREAT! I was worried I wouldn't be able to get it in, but it was so easy--kind of like using an OB tampon (I don't use them- but had to in a pinch once). I have't had to take it out yet-- but hopefully that's just as easy.

EastEndBride Posted: Jan 31, 2007 06:17 PM

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big fan of yasmin, been on it for 4 years
no side effects & light short periods

Mateo2be Posted: Jan 31, 2007 06:37 PM

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Right now I'm on Seasonique, at first I didn't like it since my body wasn't use to it. So I will be starting my next 3 month cycle. The best BC I was ever on was the patch...I miss it!! I know BC effects everyone differently but my body can't handle the low dose hormones, my body goes into a 'shock' ( as my Dr. puts it). Right before I would menstruate I would be depressed and have horrible anxiety. I thought I was going crazy!! We'll maybe I was just a little

Just talk to your doctor. It will work out!