I only started them because i had a boyfriend, and now we're broken up. It was a big deal to start them because i had a lot of qualms about stopping ovulation. I usually don't have boyfriends and just used condoms and sponges before. I doubt i'll have another boyfriend anytime soon. Is it a bad idea to start then stop them? And what if i do decide to start again? Or should i not stop at all?
2006-10-24 06:10:45 · 3 answers · asked by gypsy50309 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm not a medical person so I would advise you to have a chat with your GP or better still practice nurse about yourself as an individual as you may have risk factors that would mean definitely don't take the pill unless you have to - but on a personal note, I am in a long-term relationship but still use the pill (as I really don't want children at this stage in my life!) and I give myself the odd break from it each year as I worry about my body being in this unnatural state on a long-term basis - your body thinking it is pregnant all year round can't be good for you, no matter what the boffins say! So I would say don't take it whilst you are boyfriend free and let your body have a break, then go back on it when you are settled again with new long-term guy. But, like I say, I'm only speaking for myself. I don't smoke and am of average weight so I don't mind being on the pill long-term, but I still like to give my body a break from it. P.S. Have lots of fun now you are a free agent! P.P.S. I am an old married woman so I am bit jealous!
2006-10-24 06:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not an issue with respect to cost, you can keep taking them. There is no harm in continuing birth control, it will regulate your hormones a little better, if you have PMS symptoms, and reduce your risk of hormonal acne. If you stop, you will have to use back up contraception for the first month when you restart.
Even on the pill, you should always use a condom with sex, as you get no protection from STDs with oral contraception. And who knows, you may find a studly guy tomorrow who is 100% better than your old boyfriend.
BTW, suppressing ovulation has no ill effects. In the old days, before contraception, most women did not have as many periods as modern women because they were pregnant more often and at a younger age, and breastfed more. They also went into menopause ealier in life. So todays woman is actually unnatural in some respects, because she is always menstruating throughout a longer fertile period in her life.
2006-10-24 06:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm, well. . .I don't know if stoping and starting is a good thing or not, . .. and my sister in law was on them for 5 years and then went off of them to get pregnant, and had a hard time. Can't say for sure it was related to the pill, just telling you. I was on the pill for medical reasons and got blood clots. You need birth control, but maybe you want to stick with the other methods.
2006-10-24 06:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by misskenjr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋