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getting the pill...what to expect?
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Ok so finally my mum caved into letting me get the pill to see if it helps my period pains (which i also get throughout the month randomly, not just when im on) and eventually for contraceptive reasons. She's taking me down to the doctors next week, i was just wondering...how do they decide what pill is best for you cause there's so many! What kind of side effects are there?
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I'm on microgynon and I havn't had a problem with it... did throw up the first day I took it and felt sick for a week but it's been great since.
sooo many people are on the pill, and as it seems to be the most commonly prescribed, there are bound to be more who have problems with it.
i was on it for 7 years, switched to the patch for a year and just went back to microgynon last week, and i've never had any problems.
however, the side effects of any pill can include: weight gain, boob gain and soreness, nausea, headaches, moodiness, spots, and then the more serious but rare ones like blood clots.
the doctor should go through all the side effects with you before they prescribe it.
In my opinion, and from what I talked about and heard from my doctor, that happened and isn't all that uncommon in people who start it and are on anti depressants. Switched to a pill that gradually increases the hormones thruout the month and things were back to normal. I dont know if that would have any relevance to you or not, just thought I'd throw that in there as an FYI.
Its possible you'll have breakthru bleeding during the first couple months. I did >: ( But that will clear itsself in time.
I've never actually known anybody who has gained weight once they start a pill.
Breast tenderness and possibly slight enhancement.
Feeling ill to the tummy for the first few weeks is possibly also.
I went on the pill when i was 16 and stopped 2 yrs ago when i was 20. Except for a short time on Dianette, i was always on Ovysmen, Ive never heard of anyone else using that nor have i seen a prescription for it, although we do stock it in work.
Wonder why that was chosen for me.
you won't know how the pill's going to affect you until you try it though. everyone responds differently and different pills suit different people. tell the doctor what you're worried about though when you go, it may help them decide what to start you on.
pretty much all tablets list nausea/vomiting as a side effect. you just have to decide if the potential positive effects outweigh the potential trauma.
they're the same kinds of things as the pill. the only trouble is that if you have a bad reaction to the jab you just have to wait until it wears off. if you're on the pill you can stop taking it immediately and get rid of the side effects much quicker.
some things suit some people, some things don't. it's a trial and error thing.
I wouldn't worry about the nausia - I've never felt any.
A lot of people don't throw up... I was often sick with my periods anyway so I think I'm more sensitive about hormone changes and stuff. Maybe mention it to the doctor and I'm sure they can talk you through everything.
i am a wee bit ashamed as im a dancer...meant to have good abs
Lucky you! I can't seem to stop myself eating nowadays.. maybe its boredom.. but I binge all the time. I'm not half as big as I should be. Wish I could get down to 8, tho. Lay off the crisps for a while.
i don't think they have really.
think about it, people aren't going to come and make a thread saying 'omg microgynon is ACE!!!!
it's also wholly dependent on the individual. i for example, haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. even if you do, you can go back to the docs after a few months and get it changed.
Whether or not you get side effects, or what they are, depend on the individual.
I started taking mycrogynon 30 right b4 i went on holiday, and towards the end of the 1st pack i began to see flashing lights and got a severe headache. Ive had migraines a few times before but ive read they can be a dangerous sign when on the pill, linking to bloodclots.
I was confused because these can also be symptoms of sunstroke and I had been spending a lot of time in the sun.
When i stopped for the 7 day break I got severe stomach cramps and a very heavy period- which is odd because I thought the pill was supposed to do the opposite of this?
Should I see my doctor before starting the next pack?
Sarah