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low dose pill concernsFrom: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:27:17 -0600 (CST)
I am 33 years old and considering birth control pills as an option to prevent pregnancy but have some reservations. I have been prescribed a low dose est/prog pill and am still rather nervous about side effects. I was on the pill (Ortho Novum) about 10 years ago and felt that my breasts were fuller and I was heavier. I also found myself incredibly nauseated the morning after I would start a new pack of pills. How much lower are the doses now than they were 10 years ago? Will I see a dramatic decrease in these symptoms? An additional concern is that I've never been pregnant and would like to start a family in the next few years. I know that the pill is not supposed to affect your ability to get pregnant once you are off of them for a few months but I'm still cautious. In fact a friend of mine who had trouble conceiving was NOT a candidate for IVF because (as it was explained to me) after so many years on the pill (about 8), even after taking fertility drugs, she was releasing too few eggs to result in enough being viable for harvesting, in-vitro fertilization and then implantation. Should I be concerned? Thanks very much __________________________
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