Comments on: The Pill: Sex, Drugs, and Mood Swings, part 2

By: What you may not know about birth control « Tamara McCarthy

What you may not know about birth control « Tamara McCarthy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:07:40 +0000

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By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:13 +0000

Thank you for writing about all this is good information that not many people interested in supporting the drug “easy. I know that why I am now.

By: Sarah Yoshi

Sarah Yoshi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:31:36 +0000

Wow. This series, well, it’s well-timed at least. I started the pill almost exactly a month ago and waited that long (I’m 21) because having something alter my hormones so much weirded me out. It’s nice to not worry about condoms breaking, etc., and I’ve had no horrible side-effects thus far, but reading about all of the long term problems is putting me back into my prior mindset.

Now I’ve just got to figure out an equally inexpensive way to control when I wish to have babies…(birth control in my state is free).

Thank you for writing about all of this, it’s great information that a lot of people ignore in favor of using the “easier” pill. I know that’s why I’m on it right now.

By: Meghan Telpner

Meghan Telpner — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:32:55 +0000

I just had this very same conversation with a friend. Lumps, bumps…. normal because it’s common. That doesn’t make it good. Cancer is pretty close to normal too. 1/3 I believe is now that stat- don’t worry the doctor says its normal.

By: JReader

JReader — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:24:48 +0000

What a great article! However, I was on the pill for about 5 years and have never ever had a yeast infection…

I accidentally ran out of bc last month and had to wait about two weeks to get to my doctor and get a new prescription. During those two weeks, I felt so so so much better than usual (didn’t even know I was feeling bad until I stopped taking it). More energy, way less crazy, no more mood swings etc. It’s just so ridiculous how “normal” it has become to take medication every day. I didn’t even think of it as medication anymore (as I’m sure most people don’t) because it had become as normal as brushing my teeth everyday. So, now I’m off it.

Only problem is that I have an irregular cycle and am nervous to use the “rhythm method” as I am not interested in procreating at the time being. It’s hard to track your cycle when it’s so irregular. Anyone have any tips?

Thanks again for the great article Megan.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:59:46 +0000

Great content! (I’m just now catching up on yesterday’s news)

I just wanted to back up what you said about the lumpy breasts. I had a lump in my breast when I was in college, freaked the hell out and went to the doc. I was relieved when she told me, “Oh that’s normal, don’t worry” but a few years later, I began to wonder why having lumpy breasts is considered normal!? It’s not!!

Anyway, I just thought I’d share tell you how I am enjoying these posts! Now I’m off to read today’s new and exciting info!

By: Marie Poulin

Marie Poulin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:36:33 +0000

How am i supposed to get your website finished when you keep writing these really interesting articles??

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:45:33 +0000

I like contests and YOU are lovely.

By: AnAppleADay

AnAppleADay — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:56:59 +0000

i’m a subscriber!!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:15 +0000

I’ve been waiting for this post! Very informative. Funny, I recently went off the pill because I kept forgetting to take it and then I mucked up my cycle. I was put on the pill by my gyno after surgery. I was like Kim in that I would get really bad pains and feel so sick the first two days of my period. The pill assisted with this.

It’s a catch-22 I guess. For those women who choose natural forms of birth control, what is the success rate?

What about lack of contraception. If you accidentally get pregnant, is it an option to keep the baby? Is abortion ever an option? These are very personal and individual questions. But although I am on a break from the pill, I will probaqbly go back on it. I’m not ready to have a child (just turned 24) and I’m not sure if I want to put myself through having an abortion.

I’ve also been told by my Dr that I have a better chance of falling pregnant when I’m ready if I stay on the pill now and come off it later. I have asked several questions about this and based on my circumstances, this seems to be the best option for me right now. I am, however, willing to keep an open mind and try and find something more natural that is just as suitable.

I haven’t had any weight gain and I’m already a moody bi*ch so not too sure if I have been affected by the pill in the same way as others. I’d love a bit of weight gain!