hurtloam wrote:
Can I just add that not all women suffer bad side effects from taking the pill. I've only had what you call the full pill, Microgynon and Cimizt. My normal cycle was painful and various other issues you don't want to know about, so I was subscribed the pill to balance out my cycle.
The first one affected me in no discernible way and the second really helped, although, now I'm off it I'm not sweating as much, but I also had caught a bad virus some time during that 6 months, so neither me or my Dr are sure which caused the sweating. But I actually got back to feeling like a normal human whilst taking it.
However, my sister suffered from severe depression on the pill, so I know it's not for everyone.
I have a friend who suffered horrific periods who now has an IUD and she's so happy now. No more pain.
So it may not be as horrific as you imagine.
That's great that it's worked for you. I was speaking from personal experience because the women in my family have adverse reactions to hormonal contraception despite having endo and other conditions causing long or difficult cycles. Many women in my family can't tolerate the pill at all, and I'm referring to women from many generations on both sides of the family. It caused a list of horrible side effects for them. The women with immune disorders can't take it and nor could they have hormonal IUDs or any hormone therapy. The copper IUDs caused an autoimmune response and their bodies rejected them after causing uterine damage. I know this doesn't happen for everyone, but I'm only speaking for the women I know and love. Myself, I've already had two strokes at a young age and I wouldn't be allowed to take any hormones even if I wanted to. I also have a heart condition and hypertension which are considered risk factors. Certainly some people fare well on contraception but I've seen a lot of horror stories in my family and even with my own health.
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