Birth Control Pills?

I went on the pill right out of high school. I had put a lot of strain on my body with stress, and my periods were irregular. The pill made them stable again. Then, when I started having sex, I was protected from getting pregnant, but I also used other contraceptives. I have been taking birth control pills for 7 years, and I have had no problems. Everything has been normal. I do recommend it. Even though you said you wont be having sex every day, it is still better safe than sorry.It doesn't prevent STDs, so I suggest other methods as well, but since you are in a relationship, I assume you have discussed this and trust this person. Good luck! Message me anytime if you would like to talk about this further.

I've been on the pill for two years before (16 to 18) because my gynecologistrecommend me it was the best solution for my very long and irregular periods. You must understand that everyone has different experiences due that pills are hormones and they will react differently depending you age, body and health.At that time I devolved a love/hate relationship with them bceven thoughthere were a lot of bad effects, they still gave me a few good effects. Mybreasts grew twice the size thanks tothem, my acne disappeared, myperiods became short and regular andalso I was being protected frompregnancy. Half away through thosetwo years I discovered some of my badeffects, unluckily. I changed moodseverytimeandalways ended up beingover reacting and emotional, mybreasts started to hurt a lot and Igained around 8 kilos. When I stoppedtaking them (I couldn't stand my newmetabolism and I hated gaining a kiloper month), I got really bad back acnethat I'm still trying to get rid off andmyperiods declared independence overmy body and they literally do what they want, sometimes I get them two times

a month and sometimes I don't evenget them for 3 months. Still, I think Ihad all this problems because I wasvery young and my body was justgrowing up and I attacked it with thesequimicals that ended up messing evenmore with my periods. Well. That's along story, but Ihope it helped you. If Iwere you I would try it for 6 monthsand see if they have side effects thatmake u uncomfortableor unbearable. Good luck! :)

I was on the pill for about2 years.The place were I got my pills the doctor wouldjust give you the same pills as everybody else. They don'tusually check girls out to see what pill orbirthcontrol methodsisright for their body. Slowly over the years I would get really bad headaches, throw up liquid and have a 9 to 2 week period. I knew it was the pills.I told the doctor they ignored me andtried to convince me to keep taking those pills. They actedlike they didn't want to give me another kind of birthcontrol.

I went on the pill for my migraines and to help with cramping/to get lighter periods. Unfortunately, the pills I was on made me get really bad bleed though and I had two periods a month so I stopped taking them after trying three kinds. But recently I've started developing cysts and Im trying a new kind. Really hope I can find some that doesn't do that! So tired of having heavy and painful periods!

Going on the pill made my nightmare periods and prolific acne go away, so I was glad for that. It hasn't given me any trouble other than I get sick if I forget a day and have to take 2 pills the next.
Of course everybody's body is different, so find what works best for you!

Nowadays, there's more than just birth control pills out there, as far as hormone regulation goes. There's the patch, which only needs put on about once per week, Nuvaring, which is changed once per month, the Depo shot works for about three months, and then there's the IUD and implants, which last for years upon years. My point is, there's not one cookie-cutter option for everyone.

With my personal experience on birth control, I will say that I only got moody around the times where I should be getting my period, despite not getting the full-blown period. While it seems like it would make a huuuuugeimpact on your hormones, it actually doesn't change much more than what would already happen with PMS. What affected me, mostly, was that it caused a LOT of weight gain. Even if you're not having sex every day, it's important to take the pill every day, because if you're wanting birth control, you're not wanting to get pregnant.

Tl;dr: It's worth it, based on my experience.

I love this thread. :) I'm actually on my second month of birth control. Unfortunately, my boobs haven't taken a likening to them quite yet but I'm hoping it'll turn out better. Like many women, I didn't go on the pill as a contraceptive measure per se, but of course that will come in handy! Instead, I wanted clearer skin and my periods were horrible. I mean, horrible. I was very sick and could rarely get out of the bed sometimes. The cramps were just so bad that I usually ended up yes, not keeping anything down. Although it's not a long time but I noticed my periods are much lighter and there is virtually no pain anymore. It's like a miracle. My face hasn't cleared up all the way but, unfortunately, not everyone gets that result. :(

I have been on the pill for about 3 years now. I love that my periods are lighter and I know when they are coming. During the first three months I did experience mood swings. I would get irrationally angry and say mean things. It was very hard to deal with because I knew that it was something that I had no control over. I did not gain weight. I have gotten used to the hormones for the most part, as I don't feel that I get out of control anymore.

If you do end up experiencing mood swings or symptoms you don't like, you can always talk to your doctor and keep trying different medications until you find one you like. The process seems like a lot for your body to go through, I know. These things take a bit of feeling out, and I hope you aren't discouraged by this. Going on the pill is smart and responsible. Keep open communication with your doctor so that you can figure out what works for you.

I was on the pill from age 15-22 Until i was 20 it was basically so i would have normal periods and it worked but then the doctor changed the birth control i was on to a different pill and things went downhill fast..... I got achne (When i thought the pill was suppose to control it) And i got alot of breakthrough bleeding....... so i stopped taking it....... My doctor actually recomendedme to stop then things went back to normal but i still have an abnormal cycle

Good luck

It sounds like the aspect of Birth Control Pills influencing your hormones is pretty worrisome for you, because of the fact that it is altering your body chemistry, and because you're prone to mood swings and don't like how it seems to be changing your body or who you are.

Hopefully these stories other Members and Listeners have contributed on here have helped with your worries, but if not that's okay too. You might be interested in using non-hormonal birth control methods. Condoms and the Pill are the most well known types of birth control, but there are others out there. I don't know a ton, but a website like this might help you get startedin researching alternatives (Iwould pay particular attention to the method'spercentage of efficiency and use more than one method at a time, personally).

It might also help to talk with your doctor about alternatives, or any symptoms you are experiencing and dislike. Even if the symptom is not dangerous, the doctor may know of a way to lessen the symptom to make it easier on you emotionally.

It might help greatly to talk to your doctor about your concerns and hear what they have to say. Especially if you are looking for reassurance, because they should know the most accurate answers.