YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for March, 2001: Re: First time to OBGYN and first time on the Pill

Re: First time to OBGYN and first time on the Pill

From: T.C. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:41:28 -0600 (CST)

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Mollie, I have been lucky (no side effects), but I have talked with other women who have suffered bad side effects on the pill (migraines, bloating, depression, moodiness, etc). Right now, you just have to find what works best for you. Find one that works without side effects (it may take a while, butit is possible), get your migraines (on current BCP) documented, and start playing musical BCP -- that's what I did, and I found one that works. Stick with it, and exhaust all options. I have no side effects on current BCP (Ortho Tri-Cyclen), and it's worth it!

At Wed, 7 Mar 2001, Mollie wrote: >
>Hi! I wanted to post because I am trying to figure out the pluses to
>taking birth control pills. All I read are complaints from women saying
>they are losing hair, having headaches, etc. I just started taking them
>Sunday (three days ago) and have had a migrane ever since. I took one
>lady's advice and took mine at night. Well, this doesn't help. I have
>a CONSTANT migrane. I am a non smoker and never have had a major
>headache, only minor sinus headaches. I talked to a nurse earlier and
>she said they might want me to ride it out. I don't think I can have it
>interrupt my life this way for 90 days. I am a teacher; therefore, I
>have got to be alert and in good health. Headaches CANNOT be a part of
>my day. I guess my question is why even take the pills if it is going
>to cause such headaches (forgive the pun)? I think I will take two days
>of crying and being curled up in the feteal position crying with huge
>clots (sorry) over a migrane everyday. I am in desperate need of advice
>from women on any type but esp. Alesse. I heard Alesse has the mildest
>and fewest number of side effects. Is this true? I just am not
>convinced this is what I should be doing. Thanks in advance for your
>responses and have a great day! I know I will tomorrow b/c I am not
>taking my pill tonight!
>
>--
>Mollie ;)
>

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