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- To females: Did you have any side-effects when you went on the Pill, and if so, what were they and how severe were they? I am worried that I will put on a lot of weight if I go on it.
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Name : Netta, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 18, City : Armidale, State : NA Country : Australia, Occupation : Student, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Middle class,I have been taking the pill for about a year and have not had any negative side effects. I haven't gained any weight. I have had positive side effects, though, like a very regular cycle and short periods with only light bleeding. My periods used to be very heavy and would cause fatigue. I have almost no PMS now or cramps. It's great. There are a lot of different birth control pills out there, so if you start taking one and don't like the side effects, your doctor can always perscribe another one. On a side note, you should still use condoms to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases, whether you are on the pill or not. Even if you are monogamous and your partner says he is, don't bet your life on it. The risk is too great. I don't know how it is in Australia, but in the United States the highest rate of HIV infection is for straight people under 25.User Detail :
Name : Jacqueline-C21026, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 26, City : San Jose, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Engineer, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Side-effects depend on the type of pill you are using. There are a lot of micro pills on the market that minimize the hormonal intake nowadays. The best thing is to talk to your gynecologist about it. As for me, I have always put on a little weight (been off and on the pill a couple of times in my life) due to water. But it really isn't that bad. On the contrary, I found that the pill reduces PMS (especially the cramps) significantly. And of course your cycle will stabilize. However, you DO have to consider the possible side effects that can come with the pill and which are decribed in detail on (or rather within) the package. By all means, talk to your doctor and/or pharmacist about it.User Detail :
Name : Tina, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 34, City : Atlanta, State : GA Country : United States, Occupation : software specialist, Education level : Technical School, Social class : Middle class,Speak to your doctor about this one. There are umpteen different kinds of pill, and it's not unusual for women to try a number before they find the right one for them. The first one I tried made me burst into tears at the slightest thing. The next one I tried was fine and has the added bonus that I don't have to shave my legs as often as I did! I don't know how common it is for women to put on weight when they go on the pill, but I didn't notice any weight gain on either kind that I tried.User Detail :
Name : Geraldine, Gender : F, Age : 33, City : London, State : NA Country : United Kingdom,I didn't experience side effects of the pill until I had been on it continuously for five years. I was far more irritable than usual, my cycles were very predictable (as were my moods), my hair became flat (it was fluffy) and I had terrible cravings about once a month. The side effects crept up on me and I was unaware of them until I was off the pill. If I were as active now as I was when I first got on the pill, I'd still be on it, though. There is, in my opinion, no better short-term method of preventing pregnancy. However, I wouldn't recommend staying on it for a prolonged length of time.User Detail :
Name : Charlotte32295, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Religion : Presbyterian, Age : 32, City : Charlotte, State : NC Country : United States, Occupation : Coordinator, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I think it varies from woman to woman and on the type of pill your doctor prescribes. I was taking orthotricylen and really have only positive things to say about it - I didn't experience weight gain, my periods were not as heavy and were more regular, and my moods evened out. Taking the pill on time is key, though, not just for birth control issues, but also in terms of feeling nauseous after having to double up and your cycle not being as reliable. I would suggest buying a watch with an alarm until it becomes part of your routine. One caveat: when I stopped taking the pill, I lost a lot of weight very quickly (and later gained it back) and my period was really unreliable. It takes something like six months for your body to readjust, so be warned.User Detail :
Name : Lisa22806, Gender : F, City : New York, State : NY Country : United States,I've been on the pill for about three months now. My most noticeable side effects are headaches, especially during the first week of the pill cycle, and overall fatigue. I think that these side effects are quite common. I do not think that I've gained any weight while taking the pill, but I certainly haven't lost any either! Just as a side note, you may want to read an article in this month's issue of Glamour or Mademoiselle magazines about the Pill and how having your period could cause cancer. The pill actually lessens the growing of your endometrial lining which you shed during your perios, and as the article stated, there is no medically necessary reason to have your period while on the pill. In other words, there is no reason why you should stop taking active pills. If you don't have access to those magazines, let me know, I'll send you the article.User Detail :
Name : Nicole20052, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black and White, Religion : Christian, Age : 23, City : Portsmouth, State : VA Country : United States, Occupation : website support, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I agree with the woman who said the side effects creep up on you. I was on the pill for about three years and felt fine -- no weight gain, shorter and more regular periods, no cramps. Then I started getting repeated vaginal infections and a chronic soreness on the outside of my vagina, a condition called 'vulvodynia.' I was on antibiotics on and off for over a year, tried all sorts of steroid creams, and even had a vulvar biopsy. No doctor thought to suggest I go off the pill. When I did, all the soreness left within a week or two, and I have not had a vaginal infection since. So pay attention to your body! The pill can be great, but it isn't as perfect as some doctors would lead you to believe.User Detail :
Name : Christine-L, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Mixed race/black and white, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 35, City : Denver, State : CO Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College,I was on the pill for 10 years and recently went off it. My experience: going on it, gained about 10 pounds. Regular periods, less PMS, less bleeding, great skin. Going off it: ovulated my first cycle; I have acne again (wierd, at age 30); and my emotions are back. On the pill, I had no emotional range. I feel great now! It worked great for the time I was on it, but my life changed or something and it was time to get off and back to being natural. I had to try a couple of different pills before I found one that was right. My sex drive also decreased, but that may be due to my attraction to women making itself known more than anything else.User Detail :
Name : Kerry, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Pagan, Age : 29, City : Ventura, State : CA Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,
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