Constipation on the pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-18-2006
Constipation on the pill
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Tue, 04-18-2006 - 10:32pm

Not sure if this is too much info, but I used to be on Yasmin and suffered horrible constipation (as well as mood swings.) I am in a serious relationship and would like to go back on the pill - I am interested in trying a different brand this time.

Just wondering - has anyone suffered from constipation due to the pill? Did a particular brand relieve this side effect? Any thoughts?

I discussed this issue w/my doctor and there didn't seem to be much of a response. My friends are all on the pill as well and have not had this problem, so I am wondering if anyone else has. I am seriously very hesitant to go back on the pill since I was so uncomfortable the last time.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 04-21-2006 - 1:15pm

Hi monkeygirl80, welcme!


Constipation isn't listed as a common side effect of hormonal contraceptives, but that doesn't mean that Yasmin couldn't

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 04-24-2006 - 7:31am

Jill is right--it doesn't say anywhere that the pill can cause constipation, but in my own experience, the digestive process can be related to your hormones!


You may just not try Yasmin again, it's possible that another pill might be better in this regard.

Judie Cl for Birth Control