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Re: BCP or no BCP
From: Mandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 1 Mar 2003 09:27:52 -0600 (CST)
Jacqui, in my opinion I would not take the pill. If what you are
currently doing is helping you, you should stay with it. Remember the
pill has hormones that affect your body, thus having the potential of
throwing your balances off again. Try for a few more months, keep a
diary of events, i.e. when you start and when you stop your period. Go
back to the doctor with that information and see what he/she says.
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>I started a low carb diet in December and switched to Dr. Atkins about
>2 weeks ago and have lost over 30 lbs in less than 3 months. Since
>starting this diet, I have had 3 periods, all about 28 days apart. The
>problem is they last for over two weeks. I had my annual OB/GYN visit
>the other day and she suggested I start BCPs to help regulate my period,
>but I am afraid to do this because I think that maybe with the help of
>almost no carbs, my body is trying to regulate itself, and think maybe
>the reason my periods are lasting so long is because I use to only get 1
>or 2 periods a year, so there's a lot of build up to get rid of. I
>don't know if this is all wishful thinking or what. I do want to get
>pregnant more than anything, that's another reason I fear BCP. I am
>turning 31 this year and my biological clock is ticking sooo loud that I
>can't hear myself think. Any suggestions or comments are greatly
>appreciated, I'm suppose to start taking BCPs the day after tomorrow.
>HELP, I'm so confused.
>Please feel free to email me, thanks.
>
>--
>Jacqui
>
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