Thinking now of going OFF bcp pills!

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Registered: 10-25-2002
Thinking now of going OFF bcp pills!
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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 11:28am

Can I ever make up my mind?! lol I've been researching and talking with others and it has been suggested I STOP the pills (everything hormonal) all together for awhile to see how my moods do for like a month or so. Then if I still feel moody then to possibly go on Yaz. I'm eager to discuss this all with my primary doctor in a week! I'm nervous though of what to expect when I stop the pill after being on it for nearly seven years. I'll do some research on the board and online. Not that I want to go off the pill... am a little nervous to and not really sure if I will, it just seems like a good idea at the time anyway.

ETA:
ugh! I just researched online and it seems best to just stay on the pill. I'll see what my doctor says. :(




Edited 1/21/2007 11:52 am ET by traintracks
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 12:12pm
I have a friend, who when she took any kind of BCP, would get really moody and have other horrible side effects. What about trying something like NuvaRing? I've heard it's excellent. Just a suggestion. Good luck with what you decide.
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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 1:14pm

Hi again hon!


      Jill

    

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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 2:01pm
Hi Traintracks. Just thought I'd throw my experiences in. I had been on BCPs for 6 years (and 7 brands) until last month. I couldn't take it anymore, so as scared as I was- and still am- to not be on it, I had to try taking a break. FYI- the pill that threw me over the edge was Yaz. I was miserable beyond belief on that one. I am more pleasant, my libido is back-already!, (but i am still ecovering from some vaginal issues my doctor says the pill didn't cause, but I- and most on this board, and others as well-disagreed).
I wish you the best of luck with what you decide to do.
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Registered: 10-25-2002
Sun, 01-21-2007 - 3:40pm
Thank you to all for your replies.
I appreciated your comment, buttercup regarding what you have been through and Yaz.
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Mon, 01-22-2007 - 4:33am

Hi traintracks,

When my friend first went on the pill, the first one she tried made her feel washed out and moody. I can't remember which one it was, but once she changed to another pill, she felt a lot better. So yes, your moodiness could very well be as a result of BCPs, but you won't know for sure unless you go off them and find out.

Good luck with whatever you decide.


 


 


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Mon, 01-22-2007 - 6:19pm

I had been on BCP for about 8 years but wanted to get off b/c of a high breast cancer risk so I went off and get the paragard. It was wonderful- my libido (that i didn't even know was missing) came back in a MAJOR way and I just felt so much better and less neurotic and more even tempered in general. But I had to have it removed b/c of anxiety of having other physical problems from that (no evidence of that - just too much research scaring me). Then I went on

 Jenn 

Mommy to Megan 1/20/01 & Sean 11/11/03