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Q: Problems In General

asked by: ucgallagal on October 3rd, 2005

New User

I really don't know what to do. I feel that I am maybe jumping to conclusions too quickly. I keep reading everyones posts and I feel that I have something in common with everyone. I have noticed that I have not been them same person for about 2 years now. I have been on ortho-tri-cyclen since 2000. Last year I switched to tri-sprintec, the generic, due to the cost. I was still unhappy with that. Let me explain, I have significant weight gain, a decreased sex drive, and extreme moodiness. I seem to be constantly insecure in my relationship. I just got married and I really would like some advice. I am considering going off of the pill. I really just need some guidance. Thanks in advance!

Replies(4)

churchie_7

replied on October 4th, 2005

Experienced User

I had the same symptoms as you. I started the pill in january as I was getting married in april. I quit taking the pill in august due to moodiness, weight gain, loss of sex drive and an overall feeling of blah. Now my husband and I are using condoms and they're great. I wish we would have used those all along!

pnode16

replied on October 13th, 2005

New User

Cancer?

My girlfriend is about to start the patch and im worried because I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with cancer. She swears that the only thing she changed in her life before being diagnosed was switching from the pill to the patch. She feels very strongly that it was because of the patch. Has anyone else heard of the risk of cancer with the patch???

californchick

replied on July 29th, 2008

Experienced User

Ask a doctor

I would ask a Doctor or RN about that I never heard of that. Post your question to one of the doctors on here or a really good idea is to read all you can about it. Good Luck

Sydney123456

replied on July 29th, 2008

Experienced User

Re: Cancer?

pnode16 wrote:

This is a not entirely true. Recent literature has said that there is little to no connection between Ortho Evra (BC patch) hormones and breast cancer. Actually, a benefit to being on the patch is to help prevent cancer. Your friend's logic is not quite right...other things probably caused the cancer, not the single thing she remembers.

As to the original poster- it might be good for you to go off the BC and then when you're ready, talk to your doc about a different type. Perhaps your body needs a lower dose of hormones instead of what tri-sprintec (or in general, you just need a diff kind of BC!). If you go off BC, just remember to use a diff form of protection if you don't want to get pregnant.

Good luck!

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