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Birth Control Depression
Has anyone been able to find birth control pills that don't cause severe mood changes? I'm usually really happy and upbeat. Recently started birth control pills again and I forgot how much it affects my mood. Has anyone found that different birth control has different effects on mood? Any experiences or help would be great
It eventually stopped.
Should I Go On Brith Control?
I want a second baby however due to circumstances it will probably be almost a year before we can start trying for another baby. My surgeon told me that if I decided not to start trying for a baby I should go on birth control so my endometriosis doesn't come back. Is it a good idea to start on birth control if we'll be trying within a year or would the birth control keep me from getting pregnant after I've stopped it. Also does birth control really prevent Endo from coming back? I'm just looking… read more
I've done ok on it... My real issue is a fibroid tumor on my uterus. But for the last 4 years I was good
How Long Until Birth Control Pills Stopped Periods
When (how long until) did birth control pills stop your period and what bc did you take?
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Were there symptoms to your bleeding in major muscles
I have tightness in my neck, especially on the right side
I think it's just a raise in blood pressure, hoping it… read more
What Birth Control Are Yall Prescribed For Your Endo And How Has It Helped?
Thank you
Hello Everyone... I Have A Question... When You Change Birth Control Pills, Is It Normal To Have Blood And Pain? Blood For How Many Days?
Yes it can be normal to experience bleeding (more/less than your usual flow) when you switch hormonal methods. As long as there is no fever, chills, vomiting or excessive blood loss (soaking a pad an… read more
Has Anyone Tried Other Things To Control Their Endometriosis Other Than Taking Birth Control?
Fingers crossed.
Hair Thinning From Birth Control. Need Suggestions
I need to stay on birth control awhile longer. My hair has thinned from all of the birth controls I have started and stopped. Does anyone have any suggestions for me beside the obvious to get off the pill. I follow an endo diet and take supplements.
How Did You Get Diagnosed? My Ultrasound Came Back “normal” And My Doctor Keeps Pushing Birth Control. I Know It’s More Though.
Also recommend getting different opinions. I've been to about 8 OBGYNs since 2016 before one finally brought up endometriosis. I wasn't diagnosed with a laparoscopy, but she considered all my… read more
Interference Of CBD Oil And Birth Control
I am starting to take CBD oil to help reduce my pain and I am concerned it is going to interfere with the birh control I am on. Does anyone know if its cbd or thc in general that interferes with how estrogen based birth control works? Just a little worried I am going to be decreasing the efficacy of my birth control and therfore my endometriosis will come back faster or I will have more breakthrough bleeding.
I just signed up here specifically to answer this question, as I've read generic "might interact!" warnings for a long time, but haven't seen many real world discussions from women who have combined… read more
How Many Of You Were On Long Term Birth Control?
Ok so I'm asking this question because my Mom is curious. How many of you were on long term birth control before you started having issues trying to conceive?
My Mom is convinced birth control (or something consumed in our generation) is causing infertility. We know birth control keeps Endo from growing quickly, so I'm not sure her theory applies with our disease. But I told her I would ask
I was diagnosed endometriosis at the age of 19 . Doctor advised to take birth control pills such as Ovaral tablet every day 1. I started using this birth control pill from 2021. Everyday i am… read more
