Originally Posted by Manuel Hong

Almost 20 years ago, my low-dose BC pill ended up causing crazy emotional fluctuations and ovarian cysts. I was hospitalized five days for the excruciating pain and never went back to BC pills. I've done well with condoms avioding sex during ovulation and have never been pregnant.
On a professional note, no two people are exactly alike, so symptoms vary on or off BC. Generally speaking, it takes three months for your normal rhythm to reestablish itself.
It wouldn't be a health related thread if I failed to mention that there are more ways than one to skin a cat. There are many well respected and educated practitioners of alternative medicine. I practice Chinese herbal medicine and chose that field because after research I found it to be the most effective, has the longest history, is tailored to the individual, has wide ranging applications and is without side effects. Make sure you get someone with years of training and clinical experience.