ok so i have never been on birth control... i do not want to go on something that is going to make me gain weight or have bad mood swings. do you have any suggestions???
WishfulRinne
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I have never had a bad effect being on the pill and I have been on it for years. Your doc should suggest the right one for you and if you sense it is changing you, you can always change to another one. I have never gained weight or became moody due to the pill. Good Luck!
Juhgail
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Ok.
First off talk to your doctor. Dont take advice from people on a message board. The reason is... we all have THE best intentions and can give you *our* experience, but we are not doctors.
I have been on the pill for over 10 years and have not gained one pound due to the pill (its my stupid FH eating at 9 and 10m that did it!!!)
I never had mood swings also. For me it wasa GOD send. My cramps ****** and the pill helped so much!! I also love the fact that I always know when im getting my period.
So its been nothing but good for me.
springsandra
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I was on the pill for 11 years and just went off last February. I went on it because by the time I was 18, I had never gotten my period regularly. It was scary, but being on the pill cleared everything up and I was fine. I went off it last year because I was worried that when FH and I were ready to conceive, we'd have trouble. They say it can take over a year to get back on a regular cycle after if you've had problems before. And it did, but now I'm pretty much 'normal' which is very exciting!
However, to answer your question... I didn't gain any weight from the pill. In fact, I lost 40 lbs while still on the pill from exercising and changing my eating habits.
If it's the right decision for you, I hope it works out! The body is amazing -- I don't know how doctors do it!!
