birth control pill question for medical professionals or experienced persons only?

Question

its coming up on 10 years that i have been on birth control pills and although they are low dose and i've never experienced any of the side effects (nor do i smoke) i'm concerned about being on them for much longer. i am only 24 but i'm not sure if i should get off them or not because of the possible long term side effects that could affect me down the road. i've been on them for so long because i don't want any children and i still don't want any children so i'm considering tubal litigation or the essure procedure. however one of the reasons i got on the pill was to control my period because it was VERY PAINFUL to the point where i'd pass out...so i'm scared to get off and have to experience that again. any ideas, suggestions, comments on what i should do?

Answer 1

I have been on bc pills for 10 years too. My doctor told me it is safe. Don't get a tubal at your age as that is way to drastic a step to take. I am 48 and never had my tubes tied and only had children when I wanted them. You may want children later on down the road.

Answer 2

Well you should see an endocrinologist. My brother is one but he is in Boston. Again essure may cause uncontrollable and abnormal tissue growth. Not to say it will but it can possibly. Uterine cancer in women well that does exist. Birth control pills have pros and cons. Consider this that sometimes your body does change and the periods that you have can change in effect as you get older better or worse. I suggest seeing an endocrinologist because they know better the effects of the pill than the gynecologist. The pill works by effecting your hormones. Consider this at such a low dose your body may no longer be reacting to it thus it may have lost its effectiveness. Consider this your stomach has gotten larger than when you were fourteen. It is now able to detoxify or even use more of what you take in. Thus the dose if needed may need to be increased to get the same effect as it once had assuming you could still have painful periods. The pill has side effects as you know when you increase the dose. Believe me you have been lucky. Please consider seeing a reputable gynacologist and maybe an endocrinologist. Find the cause of your problem and maybe more is the best answer or maybe it is not.

Answer 3

From what I understand, the only possible serious side effects are blood clots (especially for smokers and women over 35, so you are pretty safe) and a slightly higher risk of breast cancer which goes back to normal after you stop taking the pill (unless there is a family history of breast cancer at a young age, you needn't worry).

Unfortunately, at your age it will be very difficult to get a tubal litigation because doctors will think you are too young and may change your mind. Also, this won't help your painful periods either.

Answer 4

there is no medical reason for you to stop taking the bc pill. in actuality, there are no serious long term side effects of prolonged exposure to bc pills. if you take it for painful periods, they may resume after you stop the pill, but maybe not since you have been on them since your very early years of menstruation. you may want to consider the mirena iud. it will help with painful periods and gives better contraception than tubal ligation (yes that is right, it is a little better contraception) you will find it exceedingly difficult to find a doctor willing to sterilize a 24 yr old with no children. be prepared to see many many doctors before you find some quack willing to do it.

Answer 5

I feel that if a lady is not all set to have a youngster, then it is greater to make that choice early. The soul does not input a fetus that quickly. It wasn't supposed to be. Your pal must have obvious a health practitioner to get the prescription, so must have acquired directions on while to return. She too can get counseling if she desires. Generally, regardless that, I suspect that she'll think comfort after a couple of days, specifically if she wasn't all set to be a mom. If it nonetheless bothers her, she will be able to get counseling. Please do not permit those men and women on-line trouble you -- "pass judgement on no longer lest ye be judged."

Answer 6

hey im only 14 and not experienced but i can tell u my opinion "i think no1 should be on the pill cuz i mean think about it ur child could be the 1 who finds a cure for Cancer or something"... how did i end up on the question?...