Side effects from YOUR birth control?

Question

what kind of side effects do/did you experience from your birth control pill? please explain and please state the kind of birth control you are on.

for me, i'm on ortho tri-cyclen lo and i've experienced the following...

- sore breasts all the time
- minor stomach pains
- slight weight gain
- unexplained crying

Answer 1

I was on Ortho-tri-cyclen had similar side-effects (weight gain, sore breasts, bad taste in my mouth) but mine also included feeling nauseous.
I then went on the Nuva Ring and started to get migraines right before my cycle that got so bad I had to stop.
I stopped taking birth control because it started to effect me badly.

Answer 2

I'm on Ortho Tri Cyclene Lo (lower dose of hormones) and I had some minor cramps when I first started them, but I've been on them for like 5 years now and I never have any side effects anymore. Oh and I lost weight when I started on the pill.

Answer 3

Amanda, I was on pills some time ago (forgot the name) and took me a while to find out the were the cause of my gastritis and my untolerance to contact lenses.
Be careful with the Jazmin pill. A friend of mind had a brain clog that sent her to intensive care. After this incident, I found an article that confirmed my friend problems. She dropped the pills and started a new life.
Read the instructions that come with the pills. We normally don't do it, but that could solve your problems.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

my OBGYN just put me on the Loestrin 24 Fe pill 2 months ago. my periods now last for 2-3 days. it's wonderful! i haven't experienced any side effects either. Before that I was on a generic brand, which did cause some side effects such as a heavy period, cramps, acne breakouts, and breast tenderness. all of these side effects are completely gone now that i've switched to Loestrin.