Off-pill update

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Off-pill update
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Sat, 04-10-2004 - 9:12am
Well, it's been about a week now and so far, so good. The only negative side effect is that I feel like I've got a mild yeast infection... but I'm not entirely sure that's what it is. Usually yeast infections are not this mild, so it could just be itching (maybe a reaction to the hormonal changes?). Emotionally, I do feel better. I don't feel so much like crazy-hysterical-woman all the time. :) I feel more calm and more centered (and better able to deal with stress). Haven't checked my weight so I'm not sure if that area has been affected or not. I know that a few of you are doing the same thing so I wanted to post and let you know that it's going well so far!
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Registered: 04-01-2003
In reply to: gymrat76
Sun, 04-11-2004 - 4:21pm
I am quitting the patch and I've been off it a week today (sunday). So far the only improvement I"ve had since quitting is markedly decreased appetite and less bloating. I can't wait to see what is happenning in a month. I am going off the patch (I"ve been on it about six or 7 weeks) because I gained 5 lbs but worst of all my hips/butt/breasts grew tremendously while on it and I was bloated horribly bad and had horrible gas pains and belching as a result. Definitly not worth shorter periods for me even though it was nice. I will check back ina month to let you know if I've lost the weight or not if you want. Hope things continue going well for you. It suxs to have pms and I know mine will come back but I already have meds to take care of that for me. Besides most women don't have that much of a problem w/PMS as I do. Take care and good luck. BTW I know what you mean by feeling more centered. Take care
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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: gymrat76
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 2:30pm
Hi there. I've been off the pill for a week as of yesterday. I haven't noticed anything different, good or bad. I sure wish I could say I've lost weight, but I'm still hungry all the time!

 

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