Comments on: Researching….

By: E.P.

E.P. — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:19:40 +0000

Reading this kind of makes me want to do some research, too, because BC makes me feel horrible, too. And it’s making it really hard for me to lose weight now. (What’s up with that?!)

I’ll be interested what you find out!

By: Aliza

Aliza — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:35:11 +0000

I switched to the NuvaRing a couple years ago b/c I was having to switch BC pills every year or two due to periods/cramps getting heavier or anxiety or stuff like that. And I could tell that the anxiety was not related to the depression b/c it would disappear as soon as I switched. (And since then I’ve had anxiety not linked to BC… it’s amazing how I can tell the difference!) Anyway, the NuvaRing is okay, but there’s some awkward stuff with it since I don’t have a significant other… there’s always the question of if/how I tell a new guy that there’s something up there. However, I have one friend who’s on an IUD and another friend who’s going on one, and I’m definitely interested in learning more about that. Slate actually had an interesting article about it, actually: http://www.slate.com/id/2223840/

And I will mention that one of my sorority sisters got pregnant two months after she started charting… and they were NOT trying to get preggers (she’s just VERY Catholic and doesn’t believe in condoms/BC).

By: Sassy

Sassy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:17:00 +0000

I can completely relate. I’ve tried 5 different B.C. (3 versions of the pill, the patch, and the NuvaRing). When I first started the pill, I didn’t have a sex drive (wasn’t having sex) so I don’t know of its effect on me back then.

But in the past few years, I’m struggling with the same things as you. It’s really annoying to not feel like yourself.

I don’t know if I could ever go completely off of it. Hubby and I tried that for a few months and I was so stressed out about getting pregnant that the desire still wasn’t there.

Let us know how it goes?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:25:11 +0000

I actually used that book to GET pregnant LOL! It came with a CD and was awesome for tracking your cycles on your computer.

After my very scary pregnancy, we decided we were done. My doctor did NOT want me on hormones, so she put the paraguard IUD in – it’s a hormone/medication free IUD. It sucked going in and I had a few periods that were heavy, but my body’s used to it now and let me tell you, it’s heaven knowing that I’m using some sort of birth control.

Cycles vary and to rely on the rhythm method or just charts and body fluids (you’ll have to check cervical mucus to make sure where you are in your cycle and that would get old) would scare me if I was REALLY trying to not get preggo.

By: Becs

Becs — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:57:14 +0000

I read that exact book and learned so much! We are not ready to get pregnant yet so we used condoms during the times we were not sure whether I was fertile or not. I have been using this method for about 6 months and I love it! BC made me really sick. I had about 12 migraines a month, was nauseous every day, had digestive issues and was really dizzy and tired all the time. After going off BC I finally have my life back. I only get 1 or 2 migraines a month (and they are still decreasing in frequency), I am never nauseous or dizzy anymore and I have my energy back!

Plus, the birth control pill I was using now has many, many lawsuits against it for serious and life threatening conditions. My philosophy is to avoid medication as much as possible. I feel like it is impossible to really know how it is effecting your body.

Good luck with the book and feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

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By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:20:39 +0000

I would love to hear what you think about that book! I just recently mentioned to my doctor about possibly changing my b.c. because of the lack of sex drive. She made it seem like that’s normal with b.c. pills but I’m not accepting that. I wonder if even just switching brands would help?

By: ButtersandRoses

ButtersandRoses — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:32:13 +0000

I’ve been off BC for two years and it’s the best thing that I ever did. I’m a different person, much happier, and in tune with my body. I’m not trying to get pregnant, we use three different methods to insure that. I’ve never even had a single scare. I don’t think the pill is all it’s cracked up to be personally.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:14:02 +0000

We are probably the only married people in America to do this, but m husband and I use good ‘ole fashioned condoms. I never liked the way BC made me feel, and was not (and are not yet) in the position to get pregnant. It’s worked for us for several years now. I don’t know-I know there are lots of methods out there that people use and work for them, but the idea of only being restricted by certain days of the month is not appealing. But i agree, BC messes with your body chemistry (it wouldn’t work if it didn’t).

By: Blush

Blush — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:51:34 +0000

My husband and I are both terrified of having kids right now. I don’t know if I trust my body enough to do things your way, so I’m impressed with your venture! Since you are lethargic, etc…have you considered getting some blood tests to see if you’re low in certain vitamins? I’ve been seriously tired for months and got fed up: it turned out I was low in Iron and B12, which was what the problem was. My doctor got me on a good regimen and now I’m feeling so much better. BC sap your body of iron, which might be where some of the lethargy problems are. Good luck, no matter what!