I've been a pill taker for twenty years (maybe more). I switched ...

I am hypothyroid, and I have learned that alot of women have it and do not know. You may be hypothyroid; however, it might not be from the pill. I started having thyroid problems before I was ever on any birth control. I have beeen on Yaz for two weeks now, and I have been extremely nauseated, fatigued, and diarreah!! My doc just called me in Loesrin-24, and now, I'm scared to try it. The Yaz has been horrible, and from what I have read, the Loestrin isn't any better. I am now so confused...maybe I shouldn't take anything!

hey there! I too, have been using birth control pills for about 20 years. I never had any problems (except the monthly migraine when switching to placebo week) UNTIL I tried Loestrin 24. This pill is EVIL. I gained 9 pounds in 8 months (I'm small, so it shows!), I suddenly had acne worse than any teenager, I was depressed, constantly convinced that I was pregnant, irritable, anxious, truly not my laid-back self. I went off the pill mid-cycle (NOT RECOMMENDED). Seriously, finish your pack and then be done with it. Since then, I am myself again. However, I do have heavier periods now that I am not on bc, and the day or 2 before my period starts I am very irritable. My body has definitely changed a bit after having a second child. I am thinking about trying Yaz, since it is a low dose, 24 day pill. My cycle is typically 35 days though. Wondering if there is something else out there for me? Maybe all bc pills should be avoided? Any thoughts?

I have now been off the Loestrin 24 for more than 2 months and I feel dramatically better. My periods are a little heavier but I'm not getting much warning (PMS) ahead of time. I feel that my hormones aren't as regulated but my mood is so much better more often. I have lost 8 of the 12 lbs and my clothes are fitting better again. My eye stopped twitching too. I'm not on anything at the moment but have been learning more about the Merca IUD. My sister in law loves hers. She claims that the hormones are localized so that you don't feel the dramatic effect like with birth control. I will talk to my doc about that option in September. I want to give my body at least 3 months without bc and/or synthetic hormones.