Comments on: I’m More Woman than Your Norethindrone Acetate

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:06:30 +0000

I hated, hated, HATED being on the pill. I was never myself – short-tempered, moody – I would later come to find out it was much like being pregnant (except pregnancy amped me up to certifiably crazy – and I can say that, since my job for 5 years was to decide who those certifiably crazy people were). I also started the breakthrough bleeding when I was initially on the pill; tried a few, and finally was put on Lo-Ovral, which stopped the bleeding, and got me back on a normal, regular schedule. I’m guessing you’ve probably tried it, though; I know when I was having that problem, my GYN said it was the “gold standard” for breakthrough bleeding.

Personally, I think the pill or any other hormonal form of birth control is just… scary. But, I also realize that’s because I’ve had such bad experiences with it.

By: Tired | Wine Please

Tired | Wine Please — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:29:33 +0000

[...] tired of this that just decided after 6 peaceful, regular months to cause problems again and send me into another [...]

By: caramama

caramama — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:53:07 +0000

That just sucks. I had some serious post-birth bleeding for maybe 8 weeks, but it cleared up and I’m back to normal now. I can’t imagine bleeding 3 out of 4 weeks!

I hope you’ve found the right thing and that it works perfectly!

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:51:56 +0000

You know, I have no idea what the pill did for me. We alternated methods of BC between kids and each was very effective. But I was messed up one way, and then another after each kid. Now that we’re done I’m stuck in the very light but every 3 weeks routine. The light is nice, the 3 weeks isn’t so much. And I’m not on pills.

By: ascapecodturns

ascapecodturns — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:09:05 +0000

I tried an IUD after 2nd baby. Didn’t like it at all. Had been on BC pills for a long time. Because of a myriad of issues, I had a hysterectomy. I highly reccommend it, but it sounds like you want to go for baby #3, so hold my advice for later.

By: Marti

Marti — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:57:20 +0000

I am not a huge fan of BC, mainly since the only thing it does for me is that it keeps me from getting KU every month. I still cramp, get headaches and all of that crap. And Bud SWEARS that I had a better sex drive before BC. (I think he just has wishful thinking!)
I take Estrostep and it does the job.

By: Burgh Baby

Burgh Baby — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:37:53 +0000

Sorry, I am of no help. There is far too much Cancer running rampid through my family to even slightly consider anything hormone altering. It makes life interesting.

By: Madame Queen

Madame Queen — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:07:27 +0000

After Bubba was born I had really, really heavy periods. I’m talking tampons were not even an option. But once I went back on the pill they got regulated again. My doc put me on a pill that gave me NO period, but I don’t really like that either. I like having that confirmation that I am DEFINITELY NOT PREGNANT. However, I’m seriously thinking of getting the Mirena IUD. I’m just so sick of taking a pill every single day.

By: Anglophile Football Fanatic

Anglophile Football Fanatic — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:38:41 +0000

This is probably not an area I can help out with…sorry! But, crazy cycles? I’m there!

By: Flea

Flea — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:38:11 +0000

HATED bc pill. Migraines weekly, daily headaches. Has your doc run thorough hormone blood checks? Progesterone, estrogen, testosterone levels? Thyroid levels, including antibodies? Any history in the family? Blood iron levels? I’m guessing you’ve probably checked all of these and more.