Need some bc pill advice girls...sassy? anyone?

[fitchick10]

After having an IUD for years I removed it to get pregnant and did so without any compications. After my son was born I went on the pill and it was horrible. Was allways bloated, had constant headaches (head was allways kinda foggy) and even developed a form of rhinitis (sinus problem) brought on by hormonal changes. Eventually could not breathe through my nose. As soon as I went off the pill everything cleared up! I have gone back to an IUD and never even so much as have a cramp. Everyone is different but think when you are very aware of your body as most of us here are you just know when something is up. I think a lot of women put up with a lot of side effects that could be elleviated with proper diet and exercise. just my 2 cents

 

[Little Girl]

There's a bad thing with IUD though..cramps and and longer periods. It's like that for me but it doesn't mean that it's like that for every women. I think it's a good compromise...
LG

 

[FitFossil]

I'll chime in with the others praising the IUD. I've had mine about 4 years. Periods were heavier and more crampy AT FIRST, but now normal. Hurt like the dickens going in (never had kids) but definitely worth it.

The pill made me gain about 15 pounds, mostly in my abs and butt where I'd never had a problem before. I had roller coaster emotions and felt tired and hungry ALL the time (even within minutes of eating!).

Even when I upped my exercise and lowered my calories, the extra weight would not budge. I'd hate to think what would've happened if I'd just kept to my normal routine. Yikes! Thankfully, the first 10 pounds dropped pretty quickly. The other 5 were very difficult. All the emotional stuff fixed itself pretty quickly. Boy was my husband relieved!

 

[Snow White]

Hey!

You guys ever hear of condoms? Maybe you shouldn't have to bloat and go thru this pain!

 

[blueyedkowgrl]

yeah well they aren't 100% effective. so it always better to be safe than sorry. women need to be responsible for their own bodies. You could ask my friend about condoms she has a 4 yr old as a result of only using condoms.

 

[fawnmarie]

I took my old man down to the pound and had him fixed.

WHAT A RELIEF!!!

We have 5 between us, so there were no complaints on either part!

Fawn

 

[wynnyelle]

been on the pill since 17. I never considered that that could be what's causing me all this problem with cellulite and weight. i assumed it was just my metabolism slowing up as i left my teenage years. i have to take it because of severe period problems. i have lowered the dosage however. i cut each pill in half and take one half a day. i had spotting at first but then, nothing. i take the pill continuously since i'm not using it for birth control and i HATE periods.

 

[Sheena]

I love you guys

I couldn't frankly give a hoot about the periods or the cramps, I'm just sick of the bloat and almost near imposibble task of getting lean on the pill. Little Girl you are so right.

No more sore boobs not more bloat, it's been arranged and after this strip of pills, I'm gettin' that IUD.

Thanks for all your two cents girls. You all made me smile.

I have heard it hurts goin in, but nothing hurts more than seeing cottage cheese bumps on your ass!!!

p.s Fawn you killed me, about taking the old man to the pound!!!! LOL!!!

S.

 

[Little Girl]

IUD insertion

When the doctor put it in, it wasn't hurting at all. But when I came back home (with tylenol #3) I wasn't ready to party! Make sure that you have nothing to do after you went at the doc, and go to bed! I had bad cramps for a couple of hours but the day after everything was fine.

Is anyone knows, for how long I could keep it. 5 or 10 years I'm not sure..
LG

 

[blueyedkowgrl]

most of them are good for 10 yrs. Thats what my dr. said about mine..