birth control pills, know about them? |
 Jan 23 2005, 11:37 PM
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alright so im thinkin about taking birth control pills cause the acne thing and i know one side affect is youll prolly get chubbier.
have any of you ever taken them? and if so what were/are the side effects? thanks. 
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Jan 23 2005, 11:59 PM
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 High Voltage!∞ Group: Official Member Posts: 4,728 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,157 |
No I haven't
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Jan 24 2005, 12:00 AM
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 boo Group: Member Posts: 5,512 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 71,765 |
i have never used them. u use it for acne problems?
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Jan 24 2005, 12:01 AM
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I thought you were only supposed to take them if you're going to have sex or if you're sexually active.
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Jan 24 2005, 02:37 AM
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Okay... yes it does clear up your acne, no you do not have to be sexually active to take them, yes there is the possibility of some weight gain (from water retention... usually about 3-4 pounds). I've been taking birth control for about 4 months due to some medical conditions. (it was either take the pill or suffer) The first month is supposed to be the "roughest" month. That's when you have this extra dose of hormones. You experience the bloating, acne spike, breast tenderest, slight moodiness, and sometimes nausea. Luckily I wasn't an unfortunate of the side-effects. The positive side to taking birth control is that over time it clears your acne, (if you're on the cyclic treatment) lightens your menstrual flow, and reduces the intensity of menstrual cramps. (plus your periods are easier to predict) If taking the pill is only for an acne problem, see a dermatologist. (unless you have and the pill is their recommendation) Don't take birth control unless you absolutely have to.
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Jan 24 2005, 05:34 PM
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 ...and this is me.. Group: Member Posts: 3,518 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 57,899 |
no...but I heard that you do get err....gain weight if you take those pills....but w/e..you gain something you lose something....
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Jan 24 2005, 05:53 PM
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 <3 Group: Member Posts: 3,657 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 64,493 |
QUOTE(Shattered_Hope @ Jan 24 2005, 5:34 PM) you gain something you lose something....  i agree |
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Jan 24 2005, 06:07 PM
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to hell with you Group: Member Posts: 2,547 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,506 |
you gain weight? i need to take some. im too skinny
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Jan 24 2005, 06:21 PM
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 uoyevoli Group: Member Posts: 177 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 81,430 |
but why would they clear up your acne??
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Jan 24 2005, 06:43 PM
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 nOW wHY tHE hELL aRE tHEY bLINKIN'!?! Group: Member Posts: 116 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,739 |
QUOTE(wrensong @ Jan 24 2005, 2:37 AM) Okay... yes it does clear up your acne, no you do not have to be sexually active to take them, yes there is the possibility of some weight gain (from water retention... usually about 3-4 pounds). I've been taking birth control for about 4 months due to some medical conditions. (it was either take the pill or suffer) The first month is supposed to be the "roughest" month. That's when you have this extra dose of hormones. You experience the bloating, acne spike, breast tenderest, slight moodiness, and sometimes nausea. Luckily I wasn't an unfortunate of the side-effects. The positive side to taking birth control is that over time it clears your acne, (if you're on the cyclic treatment) lightens your menstrual flow, and reduces the intensity of menstrual cramps. (plus your periods are easier to predict) If taking the pill is only for an acne problem, see a dermatologist. (unless you have and the pill is their recommendation) Don't take birth control unless you absolutely have to. ^what^she^sayd^ 
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Jan 24 2005, 06:53 PM
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no..im not sexually active.
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Jan 24 2005, 07:06 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 3,957 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 51,665 |
go search on google, i bet there are tons of sites for this
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Jan 24 2005, 07:14 PM
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 Prez of Student Council 04/05 Group: Member Posts: 2,888 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 851 |
no i haven't use it... i wanted to but too scared to ask my doctor for it..
the side effects varies for different people... a freind got it to regulate her period and slow down the acne another friend got a whole load of acne form them and another friend is chubby... or maybe she was chubby before anyways... |
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Jan 24 2005, 07:16 PM
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POWAPOSTA Group: Member Posts: 3,169 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 30,725 |
QUOTE(cRaZiiXbEauTiFul @ Jan 24 2005, 6:21 PM) but why would they clear up your acne?? it controls hormones. |
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Jan 24 2005, 07:28 PM
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QUOTE(airam @ Jan 24 2005, 7:16 PM) it controls hormones. YEH |
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Jan 24 2005, 08:59 PM
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I don't take birth control pills.
So I wouldn't know. |
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Jan 24 2005, 09:42 PM
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acne thing!?? o_O
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