I just went off the pill and

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Registered: 04-20-2007
I just went off the pill and
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Sat, 06-16-2007 - 7:17am
I just had a few questions... I have been on otc since my daughter was born and its been well not so great I completly lost my libido, Ive gained weight etc It did make my skin really clear however thats the only thing that I liked about it. Anyway with all of that happening plus my losing my insurance Ive decided to go off the pill. Ive been off for about 2weeks now and I was feeling great until about mid week (this week). I just had af on the 29th of last month and now iam bleeding again which I expected but Im just really uncomfortable and its really heavy at first it wasnt much at all and now it gets heavy anf then lets up.Is this normal???? And why would I be bleeding so soon?? Is this af again of is it "breakthrough"? and how long will it last??? Thank you for your help:):):):):)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 06-16-2007 - 11:49am

Hi miasmybaby, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-20-2007
Sun, 06-17-2007 - 3:26am
Hi and thanks for responding to my question,The bleeding has subsided quite a bit and I have been taking ibprophene because I have been cramping pretty bad which Ive heard is normal. I have another question well a couple the first being,do you know of any other bcp that have minimal side affects with weight gain and loss of interest in sex,My dr told me that these side effects were most likley from the pill(OTC). And second I know it takes a while before my cycles return to normal again but is fertiliy returned immidiatly? I want to research other birth control menthods before I return to a contraceptive method weather that be bcp the patch depo etc,So Im not sure if condoms alone would be a good idea or if I should use an additional method. Thanks for your help!!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 06-17-2007 - 1:19pm

>>do you know of any other bcp that have minimal side affects with weight gain and loss of interest in sex,My dr told me that these side effects were most likley from the pill(OTC). <<


      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-20-2007
Wed, 06-20-2007 - 3:31am
Hey There just wanted to say thank you so much for all the information Its really helped> Ive got alot of reasearching to do but thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!!!I really appriciate it !