Getting off the pills????
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Getting off the pills????
| Mon, 11-15-2004 - 8:59pm |
I have been on birth control for about 10 years and I recently got off of them this past weekend. I am wondering what to expect?
How has it affected any of you that have gone off it? Will my moods become more even - or will I still be a whacko (LOL) for a while? (BC pills made me VERY moody!)
Also, will it help with weight loss?
I have noticed I am breaking out more - is that normal?
Any advice would be great!
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


The good news is we've had a lot of encouraging reports from women who have quit the pill and feel much more themselves.
Good luck!
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I did lose a few pounds, but nothing really noticeable. And of course the best thing I've noticed since stopping bcp's is my sex drive! I actually have one now!
But I started a new relationship recently, so this is my first month back on them. I'm looking forward to my face clearing up and having regular cycles again.
As I'm sure you must realize, every woman's body will react differently to the elimination of artificial hormones! That said, I'm happy to share my experience.
I got off of BCP last summer (so almost a year & a half now, WOW!) after just shy of 10 years on them. My experience on the pill was far from "normal", as it didn't really regulate my periods - irregular bleeding ranging from no bleeding to two weeks of bleeding each month - never knew what to expect... I also had heavy, crampy periods as a teen (went on the pill at 20).
When I went off the pill, things started to subtly improve immediately. Nothing glaring, just started feeling *better*. That includes libido, general mood, etc. I also have shorter (a little heavier, but not bad) periods than I had ON the pill, & less (almost none) cramping than I had ON the pill (which had been less than pre-pill). Ironically, my periods are settling down to being more predictable than they were while I was on the pill, but I know my case is a little odd.
Weight wise, I can't attribute any changes to the pill. I've gained & lost weight, both on & off the pill - not eating sugar (major simplification of how I eat) & getting more exercise are what does it for me!
Acne - my skin breaks out & clears up in seemingly random cycles, so I can't help you there!
Over-all, I LOVE being off hormones. I can't think of any reason that would make me go back on them. Most of all, I just feel *better*, in little ways I can't describe.