worried about the side effects

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Registered: 03-15-2004
worried about the side effects
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Thu, 04-08-2004 - 4:49am
heya, i have been thinking of going on the pill for a while now, but i am really worried about what side effects it may have. have read articles on how it can cause weight gain, etc, but want to know the truth! wondered if anyone can help me? and also, how easy it is to come off the pill?

Thanx xxx
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Registered: 06-29-2003
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 8:06am
I have been on several different pills in the 20 years I have been taking them. Some were just downright horrible and some were great. You basically just have to try them and see whats right for you. I stopped the pill last Aug. because I was having headaches among other problems. My headaches did disappear along with some other minor side effects. I am 39 and my husband just got a vasectomy so I do not need birth control anymore(well, we are using condoms till the post-vasectomy sperm test is negative!). Generally, the side effects are minor and only temporary. Loss of libido is common but for some it is not so bad. The weight gain is a controversial thing; some gain weight(I did because I dropped it almost instantly when I stopped the pill) but others dont. It all depends on your own body. I wouldnt hesitate to try it and see what happens, you can always stop. Oh, and after stopping I had no problems what-so-ever. In fact I never felt better! But I dont regret using the pill for 20 years. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 8:24am
Thanks, thats really helped. Not so worried now, and have made an appointment to go see my doctor. it will certainly make everything much easier. Thanks.xxx