quitting the pill side effects ? Posted: 06-14-08 01:41am
So here it is. I have been on the pill
for 16 years now. I was put on the pill
at 14 due to extremely erratic and heavy
periods. I started with ortho tricyclen.
Due to a blood clot in my leg that
developed, I was switched to Loestrin. At
18 years old, I developed cervical cancer
and was then switched to microgestin; (not
sure if there is any connection between
the cancer and the switch). I will be 30
this year. And I smoke.
Over the years, I have experienced some
side effects of the pill. I have put on
weight, developed acne, my sex drive is
bleh, and I have experienced that weird
aura thing several times. (I just found
out tonight that it might be a side effect
of the pill. I never brought it up with a
doctor before since it only lasted about
an hour at a time and usually only occurs
about once every six months or so).
Anyway, due to the fact that every nurse I
see for refills and paps has been begging
me to get off of the pill, my husband has
graciously agreed to get a vasectomy next
week.
Here%u2019s my questions: Does anyone
know what I can expect once I stop taking
the pill after this long? Will any of the
side effects that I have experienced
become an even greater issue once I quit?
I am very concerned since I have been on
the pill since puberty. Any help would be
greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!
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babygurl0_2000
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Posted: 06-14-08 16:01pm
I was on the pill for a great amount of
time as well. The weight will eventually
go away... the only reason why you gain it
is because your body thinks your pregnant
cause that is what birth controls is
supposed to do. My sex drive went thru the
roof after I got off but it always depends
on the person. As far as developed acne,
when you for sure are off the pill, make
sure you clean your face twice a day just
in case your body decides to get all off
whack.
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mjamie12
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Posted: 06-14-08 20:51pm
That's a relief! I was worried that I
might grow a beard or something!
Just kidding. But I was
worried simply because I didn't know what
to expect. Thank you for the input.
But I was
worried simply because I didn't know what
to expect. Thank you for the input.