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| 134.1 | NOT QUITE AS EASY THE SECOND TIME AROUND | HEIDI::MCGUIRE | | Sun May 20 1990 14:59 | 16 |
| I was an 'ideal' candidate for the pill my first time around...no side
effects at all. When I went back on the pill after an 18 month
'vacation,' things did not go as smoothly. Basically, I began getting
very bad headaches. Although the headaches could have been related to
a chiropractic problem, neither doctor could say for certain. After
hearing all the horror stories about women being felled by pill-related
strokes, I decided to switch my method of birth control.
Dare I say it......as we grow older, it is entirely possible for
the body to react differently. Just stay in tune with what your body
tells you. Can't give you any feedback on conception, my choice is
childless.
Take care,
Mary
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| 134.2 | both times positive effects only | EICMFG::ANTHOFER | when you open your eyes ... | Mon May 21 1990 11:26 | 18 |
| I was on the pill for five years, had a five years break and started
again about 1� years ago. I'm about 30 now.
During the break, menstruation became longer and more painful, and
the acne I've always had got much worser, too. But it was a slow
change so I didn't really notice. When I got back on the pill within
about 2 months I had nearly painless, short menstruations and much
less problems with my skin. I definitely won't stop again! (Provided
that no other reasons will come up.)
I had my yearly checkup last Friday, and the doctor asked about my
future plans. When I said, I don't want to make a final decision at
this time, she didn't see any problems with that either way.
Good luck to you!
Gr��e,
Christine
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| 134.3 | I had to go off at 35.. | BPOV10::PILOTTE | | Mon May 21 1990 12:57 | 11 |
| Its really interesting to hear how diverse doctors can be! I just
turned 35 and was told by my GYN that I had to go off permanantly at
the age of 35. I am interested in hearing what your doctors feelings
where when you said you wanted to go back on....when I had to come
off.
My Gyn said that it was a risk to be on the pill after 35. I do not
smoke or drink or take drugs.
Regards, Judy
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| 134.4 | I've never had any symptoms | CADSYS::RICHARDSON | | Mon May 21 1990 13:56 | 14 |
| My doctor asked about family history of heart disease and such risk
factors when I turned 35 - I've had the same gyn. for many years so he
knows that I don't smoke and that I do dance, swim, etc. No heart
disease in my family, so all was well. I dread the day I have to go
off the Pill! - my normal period is very erratic in length, extremely
heavy, and very painful. I haven't been off the Pill since I was in
college. I'm 37 now (I don't FEEL that old...;-). I'm not so
concerned about preventing pregnancy as I am about preventing monthly
misery - except, for me, it was far from monthly, since I varied from
as short as 12 days to more than 40, so I could never plan anything
like hiking trips, etc. - I really hated it! Life is MUCH better these
days!
/Charlotte
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| 134.5 | off at 35 too | LACV01::PETRIE | words to live by | Fri May 25 1990 23:47 | 12 |
| Interesting - like Judy's, my doctor took me off the Pill for
good when I hit 35, using the same reasons. He's a good solid
GYN I've had confidence in...but all the same, it would be nice
to go back to a convenient contraceptive. Have the studies
changed their opinions?
FWIW, after going off the Pill I found that after a couple of
months of *serious* periods, things lightened up and my cycle
got really predictable - better than it ever was before I went
on the Pill originally.
Kathy
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| 134.6 | Pill cut-off age raised to 40 | TOOK::GEISER | | Tue May 29 1990 17:15 | 7 |
| When I asked my GYN about the 35 age limit on taking the pill a few
months ago, she told me that they have recently raised the age to 40
as long as there are no other health problems. You may want to ask
your doctor again.
Maryann
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| 134.7 | Going off the pill -- what to expect? | ROYALT::SULLIVAN | Still singing for our lives | Fri Aug 02 1991 10:33 | 17 |
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I'm posting this for a member of our community who wants to be
anonymous at this time.
Justine -- Womannotes Comod
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I will be going off the pill shortly, and I was wondering if anyone
had experience with this. What should I expect from my body? Will my
periods be regular? Will I skip? I just want to give my body a break
and yes I'll be using another method of birth control.
Also, if anyone can add to the information here about what my body
might do if I went back on it, please do.
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| 134.8 | Skip one, just to make you nervous | TARKIN::TRIOLO | Victoria Triolo | Fri Aug 02 1991 11:23 | 9 |
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I've gone off the pill several times. Usually, I skip a period.
First time it happened, I was incredibly nervous. Figured I was
pregnant for sure.
Periods were same as on the pill. I've always been
very regular anyway.
Of course, your mileage may vary.
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| 134.9 | Another Resource | MYGUY::LANDINGHAM | Mrs. Kip | Fri Aug 02 1991 13:00 | 1 |
| Check out NOTED::PARENTING, too.
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| 134.10 | | TERAPN::PHYLLIS | Wake, now discover.. | Fri Aug 02 1991 15:03 | 7 |
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I never missed a month, but my periods were heavier than they had been
not just during the time I was on the pill, but also previous to when I
started taking it.
Phyllis
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| 134.12 | | BTOVT::THIGPEN_S | feet of clay | Fri Aug 02 1991 15:48 | 13 |
| I think every woman's reaction to the Pill, going on/off/back on it,
will be different. I took the pill for 4 yrs (16-20) and 2 yrs (27-29)
and both times had a series of bladder infections. The docs all swear
up and down that there's no connection, but I have never had a bladder
infection while I was not on the pill. Going off the pill and back on
was otherwise no problem. In the meantime I had/have an IUD, have used
various types (including the infamous Dalkon shield) with no ill
effects.
of course you've discussed your concerns with your doc?
Sara
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| 134.13 | | NOATAK::BLAZEK | nature is a language | Mon Aug 05 1991 13:21 | 8 |
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After 10 years on it, I went off the pill in December, have had
one period since then (thank Goddess!), no PMS, no mood swings,
and the only physical difference is the hair on my legs is much
darker now.
Carla
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| 134.14 | dykier = darker | TLE::DBANG::carroll | A woman full of fire | Mon Aug 05 1991 13:56 | 9 |
| > the only physical difference is the hair on my legs is much
> darker now.
No, no, Carla, don't you realize, that's related to your sexual
orientation, not the pill?
:-)
D!
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| 134.15 | a Looong time ago... | DENVER::DORO | | Thu Aug 08 1991 01:22 | 13 |
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I went off the pill about ten years ago; although I had the lowest
strength model available then, it was causing nasty side effects, like
cervical erosion... (yuck! doesn't that just SOUND awful?! tain't,
really)
The side benefit was that my general attitude and mood was considerably
better; less mood swings, less severe mood swings
I decided to stay off; I read the book "Women and the crisis in Sex
hormones". I decided to respect my body more. I recommend the book,
although it may be dated.
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