I just got back on birth control over a month ago- yes, it's been a while.......I hate pills, shots, etc. and don't care to trust the patch....
I WAS gonna go through my new dr., a naturopath, but I first had to do a physical and it was hard for me to take time off work to do it. So I just went to Planned Parenthood because it was quick.
I started with Ortho TriCyclen- got through almost the whole first month, no prob- but then I started to itch all of the time- to the point of insanity....and I know it was the pills because I hadn't changed anything I used topical or in my diet.
I called PP to try and get the prescription changed before I started the new cycle but they were 2 days late at getting back to me. I didn't want to STOP taking it just in case..when the Dr. called back she said she had never heard of such a thing in her 6 yrs. experience, but I did read the possible side effects and that was one of them. Well, she switched me to Apri which I had never heard of but thought I'd give it a shot. Well- not only did the itching NOT subside, but I got very nausiated for a whole evening a couple days after starting it. I did end up throwing up too. I can't handle that. I understand that is a typical side effect, but I cannot stand that feeling- especially if it lingers for so long. Also it's not good for me since I am already low-weight and low-grade anemic.
So I did finally stop taking the pills for good then of course having to deal with the insane hormonal changes and I got so stressed and I would cry for no reason, restless sleep, etc. I had to wait until yesterday to call my natropath- I now have an appt. to see her tomorrow morning to get my blood drawn and talk to her about my options.
Bizarre huh?
The only other thing I'm allergic to is Arythromiacin (like Amoxacillin) which gives me bad stomach cramps.
So I've been reading up on all different types of pills, which I'm leaning toward Yaz. I've also considered the depo shot for reasons such as little to no period, not taking pills....
I'm just so paranoid now that no matter what I try something's bound to happen and I don't want to go through $ and trial & error.
But like they say, every woman's body is different. I hope my natropath will be able to help me find the best for me.
P.S. All I want is to be protected, acne-free (which I am already prone to), and bigger boobs....with no side effects. Is that too much to ask?
