Birth Control!

jenny4ever · 12-01-2002, 06:09 PM

Who's on it?

I just started taking Alesse a week ago, and i can already see a difference in my skin. BUT! it seems to have doubled my appetite. . . i guess thats not a HUGE problem cause my weight is fine, im underweight if anything, but it doesnt exactly make me feel good about myself to eat ALL the time.

what have your experiences with birth control been? did any of the side effects improve over time?

My best friend said hers made her gain weight but she lost it all after about 3 months of being on it. Dont get me wrong, i dont think im fat, but i hate putting on my clothes and them being way tighter than usual . . . it just feels yucky.

BlueStar · 12-01-2002, 06:18 PM

Different pills have different side effects on different people. The side effects usually disappear after three months.

I'm on Ortho-tricyclen. I don't think it has made any difference at all with my skin. And when I first started taking it, it made my stomach hurt...and I lost a lot of weight really quickly during the first couple of months on it (of course, now I am back at the weight I originally was).

Smiley33 · 12-01-2002, 06:22 PM

ortho tricyclen fucked up my hormones and turned me into an emotional wreck. fuck that shit. i think i'm going to try the stuff Lie's on. Jasmine or something, right? There's no way I'm spending another 6 months fucked up like that. i hate how that stuff messes with you, but hell, it's better than getting pregnant.

YeehaJamesIha · 12-01-2002, 06:23 PM

I'm on nordette. I gained a few pounds when I went on it, my tummy is significantly less flat. I don't really give a shit about that, though. Other than that, I haven't really had any side effects.

jenny4ever · 12-01-2002, 07:50 PM

Well they put me on Alesse cause its low estrogen and im really small(95lbs) and the doctor said bcp's usually only cause irregular periods when there isnt enough estrogen in the pill so maybe thats why it didnt work well for you, Hyperbole. It definatley hasnt caused any change in my mood or anything, just appetite, but im not even *sure* that its because of the pills cause my appetite is *really* crazy anyways.

Someone told me recently that Ortho-tricyclen made them have anxiety attacks . . . ugh. that would be terrible.

so far im really happy with alesse, but i *just* started so that may change.

Lie · 12-01-2002, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by Smiley33
ortho tricyclen fucked up my hormones and turned me into an emotional wreck. fuck that shit. i think i'm going to try the stuff Lie's on. Jasmine or something, right? There's no way I'm spending another 6 months fucked up like that. i hate how that stuff messes with you, but hell, it's better than getting pregnant.

No, that was the one I tried that didn't work. Alesse is what I'm on now. From what I've noticed, it tends to work for people who don't necessarily have problems with the physical side effects from other birth control pills, but who can't handle the higher hormone dose.

Oil Painted Eyes · 12-01-2002, 09:30 PM

I am supposed to start on Alesse next week. I'm hoping it doesn't do too much damage. I'm hoping it's for the better!

oui henri · 12-01-2002, 09:33 PM

I'm on Diane-35 and it's done wonders for my skin.

I tried alesse but didn't have as good a result.

strange_one · 12-01-2002, 09:33 PM

birth control brands have cool names

Peuloxian Cherub · 12-01-2002, 09:36 PM

BIRTH CONTROL IS A SIN! U KILL BABUIES! MURDRURS!

Sepiae · 12-01-2002, 10:19 PM

I went psycho when I went on ortho tricyclen at first. When I got to dark blue pill week, that level of hormone triggered something in me that made me fly off the handle. It got better with time.

Then I came to college and got scatterbrained and so decided the pill was not right for me anymore and went on the patch.

lucky_13 · 12-01-2002, 10:50 PM

question: must you start the pill the sunday after you period? can you start a few days later or will it fuck things up?

oui henri · 12-01-2002, 10:55 PM

my experience with birth control is that i had to start taking the pill the DAY OF my period. (this was the FIRST time that i had started taking it...EVER)

Lie · 12-01-2002, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by lucky_13
question: must you start the pill the sunday after you period? can you start a few days later or will it fuck things up?

You just have to start it within one week of the day you get your period. It doesn't matter what day of that week you choose to start it.

lucky_13 · 12-01-2002, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by Lie
You just have to start it within one week of the day you get your period. It doesn't matter what day of that week you choose to start it.

even if its my first time taking it ever?

Lie · 12-01-2002, 11:12 PM

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Originally posted by lucky_13
even if its my first time taking it ever?

Yep. If your doctor told you to use a Sunday start, then just don't take it on the first day of your period, but you can take it on the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh day after getting it. They just say Sunday start to avoid confusion, but you can really pick the day.

jared · 12-02-2002, 01:56 AM

pull out

Mason R Butler · 12-02-2002, 02:34 AM

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Originally posted by bittertrance
pull out

Accidents happen.

strange_one · 12-02-2002, 03:07 AM

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Originally posted by bittertrance
pull out

it isn't as easy as it sounds

pink_ribbon_scars · 12-02-2002, 03:10 AM

I'm on ortho-cyclen (not tri-cyclen) and I can't see any side effects personally, but this is only my second month. As long as I don't make any babies, I'm completely satisfied.

jenniferkate · 12-02-2002, 03:17 AM

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Originally posted by pink_ribbon_scars
As long as I don't make any babies, I'm completely satisfied.

relaxor! · 12-02-2002, 03:22 AM

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Originally posted by bittertrance
pull out

My, what an awful idea.

spava · 12-02-2002, 03:31 AM

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Originally posted by Sepiae
I went psycho when I went on ortho tricyclen at first. When I got to dark blue pill week, that level of hormone triggered something in me that made me fly off the handle. It got better with time.

Same. Well, sorta. The first few months were a little crazy - I scared my boyfriend I'm sure.

jared · 12-02-2002, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by I Hate Music

Accidents happen.

i know just look at tesselation

meow · 12-02-2002, 05:04 PM

I'm on a kind called Triquilar... its got a really low dose of hormones so it doesn't cause mood problems and stuff... no cramps... my periods vary in heavyness month to month but it doesn't matter taht much to me. I think its the best one out there... i have been on alesse and ortho-cycline and trycycline... and some really really really heavy dose hormone ones that i cant remember the name... i'd swear by this one.

Rumor has it that bittertrance is the best puller-outer in the world.
weird

12-01-2002, 06:09 PM	#1
jenny4ever Apocalyptic Poster Location: Boone, NC Posts: 1,026	Birth Control! Who's on it? I just started taking Alesse a week ago, and i can already see a difference in my skin. BUT! it seems to have doubled my appetite. . . i guess thats not a HUGE problem cause my weight is fine, im underweight if anything, but it doesnt exactly make me feel good about myself to eat ALL the time. what have your experiences with birth control been? did any of the side effects improve over time? My best friend said hers made her gain weight but she lost it all after about 3 months of being on it. Dont get me wrong, i dont think im fat, but i hate putting on my clothes and them being way tighter than usual . . . it just feels yucky.

12-01-2002, 06:18 PM	#2
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	Different pills have different side effects on different people. The side effects usually disappear after three months. I'm on Ortho-tricyclen. I don't think it has made any difference at all with my skin. And when I first started taking it, it made my stomach hurt...and I lost a lot of weight really quickly during the first couple of months on it (of course, now I am back at the weight I originally was). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-01-2002, 06:23 PM	#4
YeehaJamesIha Ownz Location: Miami Posts: 926	I'm on nordette. I gained a few pounds when I went on it, my tummy is significantly less flat. I don't really give a shit about that, though. Other than that, I haven't really had any side effects. __________________ Suck it, trebek.

12-01-2002, 09:30 PM	#7
Oil Painted Eyes Pledge Location: USA Posts: 99	I am supposed to start on Alesse next week. I'm hoping it doesn't do too much damage. I'm hoping it's for the better! __________________ You've gotta watch your ass

12-01-2002, 09:33 PM	#8
oui henri Minion of Satan Location: Fuckoffity Land Posts: 5,270	I'm on Diane-35 and it's done wonders for my skin. I tried alesse but didn't have as good a result. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-01-2002, 06:22 PM	#3
Smiley33 Minion of Satan Posts: 6,542	ortho tricyclen fucked up my hormones and turned me into an emotional wreck. fuck that shit. i think i'm going to try the stuff Lie's on. Jasmine or something, right? There's no way I'm spending another 6 months fucked up like that. i hate how that stuff messes with you, but hell, it's better than getting pregnant.

12-01-2002, 07:50 PM	#5
jenny4ever Apocalyptic Poster Location: Boone, NC Posts: 1,026	Well they put me on Alesse cause its low estrogen and im really small(95lbs) and the doctor said bcp's usually only cause irregular periods when there isnt enough estrogen in the pill so maybe thats why it didnt work well for you, Hyperbole. It definatley hasnt caused any change in my mood or anything, just appetite, but im not even sure that its because of the pills cause my appetite is really crazy anyways. Someone told me recently that Ortho-tricyclen made them have anxiety attacks . . . ugh. that would be terrible. so far im really happy with alesse, but i just started so that may change.

12-01-2002, 09:33 PM	#9
strange_one No Chance Location: Here Posts: 13,788	birth control brands have cool names

12-01-2002, 09:36 PM	#10
Peuloxian Cherub Ownz Location: MISSILES!! Posts: 956	BIRTH CONTROL IS A SIN! U KILL BABUIES! MURDRURS!

12-01-2002, 10:19 PM	#11
Sepiae is a modern day sex camel Location: Boston, baby Posts: 7,662	I went psycho when I went on ortho tricyclen at first. When I got to dark blue pill week, that level of hormone triggered something in me that made me fly off the handle. It got better with time. Then I came to college and got scatterbrained and so decided the pill was not right for me anymore and went on the patch.

12-01-2002, 10:50 PM	#12
lucky_13 Apocalyptic Poster Location: for joke! Posts: 2,235	question: must you start the pill the sunday after you period? can you start a few days later or will it fuck things up?

12-01-2002, 10:55 PM	#13
oui henri Minion of Satan Location: Fuckoffity Land Posts: 5,270	my experience with birth control is that i had to start taking the pill the DAY OF my period. (this was the FIRST time that i had started taking it...EVER)

12-02-2002, 01:56 AM	#17
jared Apocalyptic Poster Location: sacramento, ca, usa Posts: 2,193	pull out

12-02-2002, 03:10 AM	#20
pink_ribbon_scars At the beginning Location: GJ 1214 b Posts: 10,760	I'm on ortho-cyclen (not tri-cyclen) and I can't see any side effects personally, but this is only my second month. As long as I don't make any babies, I'm completely satisfied.

12-02-2002, 05:04 PM	#25
meow Netflix Me Location: Human Skull! Posts: 27,712	I'm on a kind called Triquilar... its got a really low dose of hormones so it doesn't cause mood problems and stuff... no cramps... my periods vary in heavyness month to month but it doesn't matter taht much to me. I think its the best one out there... i have been on alesse and ortho-cycline and trycycline... and some really really really heavy dose hormone ones that i cant remember the name... i'd swear by this one. Rumor has it that bittertrance is the best puller-outer in the world. weird