Starting The Pill

[blas]

I had to quit being on Depo Provera, and while I have always been anti-Pill because that's the reason for my own existence on this planet, we decided together that Lybrel would be best for me, so my period would still be suppressed (I have early endometriosis and other lady problems) and she said that the risk of weight gain is a lot less on the Pill than Depo, and my acne may even clear up and I may find myself having more energy and a better mood.

I did some research yesterday, my doc didn't tell me this, but I read that if you are on Lybrel you can't have acetomenaphin (sp?) because it lowers the effectiveness of the Pill, also you can't have much Vitamin C either.

I don't start taking the Pill until January 10th, so if there is any advice you can give me, please share and don't be shy!

[Plaidman]

Heh. The one time smoking would help ya with the whole adnormal condition of within womb

I'd give ya the technical details as to why you can have the acetominophen, but I'm too tired, but it basically makes the blood flow alot easier by loosing the blood vessels, thus allow pain relief to spread faster to both fight infection with white cells and such.

By taking lybrel, or most anti-period thing the goal is to prevent blood flow, not make it easier.

In anycase, normal asprin should be ok. (Again, i am NOT a doctor, but alot of asprin don't have the antiflammtory response that alot of acetominophen has.

[Lindsey]

Heh. The one time smoking would help ya with the whole adnormal condition of within womb

I'd give ya the technical details as to why you can have the acetominophen, but I'm too tired, but it basically makes the blood flow alot easier by loosing the blood vessels, thus allow pain relief to spread faster to both fight infection with white cells and such.

By taking lybrel, or most anti-period thing the goal is to prevent blood flow, not make it easier.

In anycase, normal asprin should be ok. (Again, i am NOT a doctor, but alot of asprin don't have the antiflammtory response that alot of acetominophen has.

The pill works to prevent ovulating, not to prevent bleeding. You can have breakthrough bleeding on the pill and it doesn't mean it isn't working. You usually have periods on the pill too during your placebo/break week and you can still have sex during that time without worrying about pregnancy.

I'm on Solia, not the same as what you're on, but I'm under the impression that most pills are relatively similar in that way. If your doctor didn't tell you to stay off acetominophin, there might not be a reason to do so. I suggest you call your doctor and find out. Good luck!

[Plaidman]

Like I said, I was too tired. It's till the same thing, you don't want to take antiflammtory pills such as acetominophen with something that prevents flow, because it makes it less effective. Your blood vessals widen by taken it, and taking antiperiod pills restricts it, so it cancels each other out basically.

[Lindsey]

Like I said, I was too tired. It's till the same thing, you don't want to take antiflammtory pills such as acetominophen with something that prevents flow, because it makes it less effective. Your blood vessals widen by taken it, and taking antiperiod pills restricts it, so it cancels each other out basically.

But still, the pill works to prevent ovulating, not to restrict blood flow. It's hormonal. If you take it continuously to prevent a period, it satisfies your hormone levels so you don't have to bleed. It has absolutely nothing to do with restricting blood flow. As such I can't see how acetominophin would work to make it less effective, as it doesn't interfere with hormones at all.

[McGoddess09]

Taking the Pill at the same time everyday really helps out. Set an alarm on your phone for everyday and keep the pills in your purse. That way, you are reminded to take your pills and you have them with you at all times. Also, if you have to take antibiotics, make sure to be extra careful because all antibiotics make birth control pills less effective. If you keep to a balanced diet and exercise, then weight gain shouldn't be a problem.

Also, for a while, you may experience some nausea. Keep some ginger ale, 7 Up, or Sprite on hand. It helped me out tremendously. You may experience some breakthrough bleeding, especially when you first start out, so always keep fem products on hand.

Going on the Pill was one of the best things for me. My PMS isn't as bad, I can actually function during that time of the month, I know when that time of the month is coming, and I bleed less, so I save a whole bunch of money on fem products.Hopefully, you find this to be true for yourself.

[Plaidman]

Oh gee, I don't know. Maybe because ovulating is still part of the endocrine system? You know, the part that releases hormones directly into freaking blood instead of normal ducts like sweat? Ovlating doesn't come from out of no where, its part of endocrine, which sends hormones to make the freaking egg from a blood through the overies.

Do I have to post a big fat text book example of why? I didn't want to post the dozens of pages, but just gave a very BROAD reason why rather then exact science.

[Peppergirl]

Ok, knock it off.

I'm sure Blas doesn't want her thread closed because of people bickering and playing doctor.

She asked for general advice. If you choose to respond, please simply give advice and refrain from sniping at each other. Drop the sarcasm.

Thanks.

[Aethian]

Are you getting the pill your getting because of side effects or another reason? I'm on Loestrin FE24 and after three months I've calmed down a lots. My acne flairs up every so often but not as bad as it used to and I'm on a more regular state. I also don't have any problems with my heart meds or with taking aleve.

[Lindsey]

I will agree with what she said about taking the pill at the same time daily.. I've only been on it less than 3 mos at this point but my first month I took it erratically (class times plus work plus outside commitments made it impossible to have the pills with me at the same time daily) and had a weird period as a result. This month I was able to be more consistent in relation with the times and I'm on a really easy light period right now. Having a consistent amount of hormones in your system instead of spiking or dipping from switching pill time constantly made a difference for me.

[DeltaSierra]

Another agreement to take it at the same time every day. I started taking Ortho Tri-cyclen when I was 13, and YES it definitely can clear up acne, depending on the version of pill you are taking. As mentioned, breakthrough bleeding can occur, the best thing is to make sure you use a panty liner. I found afterwards, my periods were much less and lighter, like you I suffered from endometriosis as well as fibroids. For pain I took ibuprofen or naproxen. Hope you have a smooth transition. Be warned that during the first couple months you might experience some weird mood swings. Don't let it alarm you.

[Greenday]

Pretty much like any other drug you take, you aren't supposed to do a whole list of other stuff like drinking, etc. I know plenty of people who do anyway and never have problems though so beats me.

Just don't be like some of my friends who can't even remember to take their pill with set alarms. I just don't get it.

[zombiequeen]

Another vote for taking it consistently! (it's in surround sound today!)
I normally take mine in an hour window or so.
Though I never heard about the acetaminophen, I will ask my doctor next time I go in because I take them at night.
*hugs*
first few months kind of suck, I was worse for a half a year, then all of a sudden I could function again. :shrugs: If you have any problems though, talk to your doctor because there might be something else going on too.
Good luck!

[trailerparkmedic]

I'm fairly certain that any OTC pain meds do not affect the pill. I have no idea on the vitamins. The only thing you really want to watch out for is antibiotics. Being on the pill is also a very good reason to continue not smoking.

[Fire_on_High]

I was on The Pill for 15 years. Never once warned about any OTC pain meds. In fact, the only OTC stuff I was ever warned about was St Johns Wort, since it's known to make birth control ineffective.

I say was...I got forced off at my last appt.

I'm rather looking forward to things actually...it's been less than a week and the compulsive desire to eat, and eat, and eat and eat and EAT is utterly gone. A normal serving of food satisfies me for several hours, instead of leaving me furiously crashing an hour and a half later, or stalking around desperate to stuff anything I can find into my mouth to take the edge off for a bit.