WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: Effects of taking 'the pill'

Re: Effects of taking 'the pill'

From: D. Ashley Hill, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 18:52:25 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 31 Mar 2001, Sharon wrote: >
>I was put on the birth control pill right after I had my first period
>due to the severe cramping and nausea I had. I was on the pill for
>about 10 yrs and recently took myself off of it. Since then I've felt
>like my hormones are out of whack. PMS type symptoms way before I get
>my period and now have very irregular cycles. Also have developed acne
>problems like a teenager! Was wondering if long-term use of the pill
>during puberty could have ill effects on a woman's hormones?

It's actually the opposite. The pill has been helping you for the past 10 years, and now that you are off of it, your "natural" hormones have kicked in, and you have symptoms. This is a common finding. Consider polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a fairly common condition, where women have irregular periods, possibly hirsutism (male-type hair growth) and possibly infertility. The birth control pill will treat the irregular periods and hirsutism, but once these women go off the pill, their symptoms recur. Good question. Good luck with getting pregnant. (As I type this my son, Alex, is playing with a highly annoying toy that plays Barney songs. I'm convinced that Barney is the Antichrist. When you have a baby, don't "invite" Barney into your house)! Take care,

-- David Ashley Hill, MD Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, Florida

The above is general medical information, and should not be construed as specific treatment advice. Due to time constraints, I am unable to answer individual emails. Thank you.

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