Okay I have been on birth control for a long while now. I have been on the shot most of the time, but now im starting to have lots of break through bleeding. And its really inconvienent, and im just sick of having random bleeding all the time when i dont know it. So i want to switch birth controls.
I have tried the pill before, but it gave me really bad cramps and headaches, but i was only on it for three months. Do you think my body needed to get used to it and that is why it was doing that? Or should i try something else, like the patch or just try and stay on the shot? and i would like to know what every one else is on and if they have any problems...thanks!
2007-05-11 13:11:56 · 6 answers · asked by atomic_x_apples 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
There are literally DOZENS of pill formulations on the market. With enough perseverance you will find one that's good for you with minimal side effects. It took me two DOZEN before I found one that worked well. I eventually settled on LoEstrin 1.5/30, but many women are doing very well with the new brand of pill (Yasmin and/or YAZ).
You could also try the NuvaRing, though some women don't care for it.
My only serious recommendation is that no matter what you decide, if you do go back on the pill, try to get a mono-phasic pill (like the ones mentioned above). The tri-phasics -- like Tri-Cyclen and Ortho 777 -- tend to give women more side effects because the levels of hormones change every single week, whereas the mono's keep the level consistent all month long.
2007-05-11 13:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a different pill. There is quite a variety of birth control pills out there. The first one I was on was Ortho Tricyclen I bled between periods for a few days, I'm now on Levlen and have been on it for 4 years and love it. You just need to find the right one for you, I love mine cause it's also cheap $39 for 3 months worth and it comes in the mail.
www.smartwomanrx.com
2007-05-11 20:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you shuold try something else with less hormons like the patch i used and it was very very good not bleedings at any time just every 3 weeks is so exactly you should try go to the doctor and ask for it some times they give you supplys free
2007-05-11 20:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Aryely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about NuvaRing?
http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/new/aboutNuvaRing/index_flash.asp?guid={BA246926-6217-4C5F-9668-2F049CD37276}&sid=163255622
You insert it once a month -- the hormones are localized, so there are far fewer side effects. A girl I work with uses it and is happy with it. I wish they had it when I was younger!
I have an IUD, which I'm very happy with, but I'm older and done having kids.
(BTW- the patch has been named in lawsuits recently)
2007-05-11 20:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many different types of BC pills today, Some are low dose of hormones and others cycle the amount just as your body would. Discuss with your GYN. You can find one that works best for you.
2007-05-11 20:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Rocky Raccoon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the patch has worse side affects stay the pill
2007-05-11 20:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋