Hormonal birth control a godsend -- stop trashing it

[Anonymous]

My bad, I confused that with the decreased risk it confers for ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a bleeding heart liberal who thinks BC is critical for so many people for so many reasons.

But I’m also a highly educated woman who has researched many medical issues for a variety of reasons.

Personally, I have never used the pill.

Why?

I’m a stroke risk given my severe migraines.

I know a young woman who was pressured into going on the pill following delivery. Long story short: stroke! She died. She was a migraine sufferer who never should have been on the pill.

I’m perimenopause and I won’t use HRT. I didn’t use the pill when I had crime scene level bleeding (had a hysterectomy instead). Breast cancer in my family tree makes me hyper aware of risks.

I don’t think anyone is trying to mount a senseless PR campaign against the pill…particularly on dcum. But many of us have done our homework. You should do yours and then make an informed choice. Don’t rely exclusively on doctors who might not connect the dots.

Chemically altering your body isn’t always the best choice.

Similar personal history with migraines. I chose no hormones as well. I’m so sorry to hear about your friend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's also changing our water, everything that lives in the water, and ultimately everything, by adding estrogen. And on a more individual level, it changes perception of attraction.

It's not only positive.

Huh??!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's also changing our water, everything that lives in the water, and ultimately everything, by adding estrogen. And on a more individual level, it changes perception of attraction.

It's not only positive.

Huh??!?

I’m not the PP but there is research about this:

https://time.com/3596014/attraction-sex-birth-control/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a bleeding heart liberal who thinks BC is critical for so many people for so many reasons.

But I’m also a highly educated woman who has researched many medical issues for a variety of reasons.

Personally, I have never used the pill.

Why?

I’m a stroke risk given my severe migraines.

I know a young woman who was pressured into going on the pill following delivery. Long story short: stroke! She died. She was a migraine sufferer who never should have been on the pill.

I’m perimenopause and I won’t use HRT. I didn’t use the pill when I had crime scene level bleeding (had a hysterectomy instead). Breast cancer in my family tree makes me hyper aware of risks.

I don’t think anyone is trying to mount a senseless PR campaign against the pill…particularly on dcum. But many of us have done our homework. You should do yours and then make an informed choice. Don’t rely exclusively on doctors who might not connect the dots.

Chemically altering your body isn’t always the best choice.

+1 I’m pro BC, I read the insert and it’s not for me. I have never taken it. And I don’t like how women are just put on it for life when they have painful periods without an investigation into why they are having an issue.

OP things are not as black and white as you think.

[Anonymous]

We also know bc causes thyroid issues is some women. But how many women with thyroid issues are told this?

[Anonymous]

I think one of the reasons there are so many complaints is due to the darn generic versions which are not the same! I'm old enough to have started on BCP before the generic and when it came out and my pharmacy switched me due to insurance, I noticed a huge difference. I thought it was all in my head until I overheard a co-worker on the other side of my cubicle complaining about it and she listed the exact same symptoms I was experiencing. I switched back and paid out of pocket.

The non-generic version cleared up my acne, reduced monthly cramps, and did not cause bloating or nausea or anything else. If I had started out on the generic, I probably would have given up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's also changing our water, everything that lives in the water, and ultimately everything, by adding estrogen. And on a more individual level, it changes perception of attraction.

It's not only positive.

+100

Makes me appreciate being on well water vs municipal water supply

[Anonymous]

Yes, the attraction / mating preferences on BC vs not are wild!

[Anonymous]

Where is this “movement” you speak of OP?

[Anonymous]

Every single woman I know has ditched hormonal BC bc they hate it so much. But keep on dreaming OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do think that women should be cautious if they have a family history of breast cancer. I'm glad that the pill is OTC to increase access for everyone else, though!

It *decreases* your risk of breast cancer.

No, it definitely increases breast cancer risk, although only slightly.

[Anonymous]

Slight side effects were worth it in my case. It did not affect my drive. I was on the pill for 10+ years.

I switched to IUD as a new mom but only because I didn't think I could remember to take a pill at the same time daily with a newborn.

[Anonymous]

The bc pill had significant side effects for me, and I could not tolerate them.

That being said, I have not seen a 'movement' to 'trash' them. I have 2 young adult dds' who use them. They don't seem to have the side effects I did, but I'm glad they are informed of the possibility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why why why do rightwingers want no BC? They are thinking that far ahead?

Rightwingers do not want women to be able to control their fertility because it gives us more control over our lives. That's it. That's the entire reason.