Stopping Birth Control Pills Question

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Registered: 09-09-2004
Stopping Birth Control Pills Question
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 11:52am
I know that when you stop taking BCP's your body is completely out of whack, but how much is "normal"? I stopped taking them about 6 weeks ago, had very painful ovulation and a 28 day cycle. I am now on day 14 of the next cycle and have felt very ill the last week. Pain in my ovaries, cramps, very nauseous and diarrhea every morning. I am positive I am not pregnant, and am fairly sure I don't have a stomach virus. I kind of feel like when I used to start a new pack of pills, but to the extreme. I am hoping that I will feel better after I ovulate, but I am kind of worried. Did anyone else feel this sick after stopping BCP's?
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Registered: 06-24-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 12:51pm
I am so glad you posted about this. I stopped my BCP's on October 1 and I was fine up until last Saturday. I have all the same symptoms you do, but I vomited yesterday morning after taking one sip of Sprite because I was so nauseous. I'm not pregnant and I don't have a stomach virus either, and I couldn't figure out what was making me feel like this until I read your post. I can't wait until I get my period (around the 3rd of November) so I can start taking the pill again. Poor us! I hope you feel better soon. :)

Amy

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Registered: 09-09-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 12:58pm
Thank you Amy!!! I feel SO much better now!!
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Registered: 05-08-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 1:52pm
The month I was off it I had nausea on the five days leading up to ovulation.


CL for Acne

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Registered: 06-24-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 4:35pm
I was just wondering if anyone knows how long this nausea will last? I know that when I start Yasmin, it will take awhile for my body to adjust to it, but I don't think I can handle three more months of feeling like this. Does anyone know?
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Registered: 10-25-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 6:05pm
Question to everyone, what brand are you using? I stopped mines (used Ultra Tri Cyclen-Low Dose) a few weeks ago since I won't be needing it (DB is away for a month) and been fine. However, when I used Yasmin, I did felt sick for a couple of days. So it depends on you and what pills are you using. Hope all of you feel better! ((((GROUP HUG))))
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Registered: 06-24-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 6:43pm
I was using Estrostep-FE before I stopped, next month I will be using Yasmin. Wish me luck! :)

Amy