Birth Control - Cypress,TX

My doctor just put me on progestrone cream instead of on birth control pills, because like you, my husband had a vasectomy. But, my hormones have been out of control for the past 6-8 months. I've only been on the cream for almost two weeks, but I like it so far and don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday and the weight gain that usually comes with them. You might ask if something like this would be good for you also!
Best of luck to you! =)

I am on it and HATE IT! I will soon be going off, but am dealing with all the bs until we start trying for our 3rd child. I feel like a crazy person with such drastic mood swings which I never had before-I was always calm. I am sooo emotional and get irritated with the least little things which I mentioned never happened before. As I saw someone else mentioned spotting the first few months-I spotted for a few months every couple days-they Dr said that is normal. I would bleed when I was not suppose too and not bleed when I was suppose too-UUUGGGHHHH!!!!!!!! Then there are months I do not spot or bleed at all-not even when I am suppose to-Dr said that happens to some and now this month I bled for a few days and it was not when I was suppose to. So my expriance is not good with it-I will never take another birth control pill again.Hope this helps. L.

Hi G.,
I was on Loestrin 24fe for almost a year and a half after I had my son. Before my son I was on Ortho Tricyclen and loved it. But after giving birth, I started experiencing really bad head aches right before my period. The headaches would literally put me in bed and unable to care for my newborn. My dr. said the headaches were because of the hormone levels dropping so dramatically right before my period. He then switched me to Loestrin bc of the lower hormones. I did not experience a shorter period or have any spotting in between. But it did help the headaches!!! I was so much better. Like I said I took it for almost a year and a half until we decided to become pregnant again. Good luck with it and I hope it helps.

I have been on Loestrin24fe for 2 months now. I notice a lot of spotting through the month and my period has started 3 days before it should. I guess you are only supposed to have 4 day periods on this BC, but that hasn't happened yet for me. I read that spotting can be common the first few months, so I'm going to stick with it for a little bit to see. I am a little more emotional than normal - but I am 4 months postpartum, so I don't know if it is the BC or just a baby blues type thing?

Good luck, I hope it works for you.

I'm not on any pills, haven't been since before my kids were born. I know people though who have had great results with it and others who haven't. I think it is all based on individual body chemistry. If you decide to try them, give it about 3 months for your body to adapt and if you aren't happy have your doc switch you. Since you don't need it for conception, I would recommend asking your doctor about one of the ultra low dose or mini pills instead - their use as a contraceptive may be as low as 90 % but the side effects are much less. More info on some options here: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/low-dose-birth-control-pil...

One other thing, You don't say your age but since you have had 4 kids I assume you are at least in your 30's. Peri menopause can begin as early as your 30's and usually no later than your early 40's. Ways to know can include an increase in PMS symptoms, more mood swings and irritability, and irregular periods. From what you describe it might be a possibility for the change. You might read up on it and see if it matches your symptoms.

Also regardless of PMS or perimenopause there are some natural non-hormonal ways to help - Evening Primrose herbs are the best, but Flax Seed oil, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6 can also help. So if you are unsure about the pill, you could look into natural options.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

I was on it for a few months and for the same reason, except I had a tubal. Anyway, for me it didn't work I had to try something else but I know for a number of women it worked for them with GREAT results. I did try it for 6months though to see if it would work

I was on Loestrin when I was in high school to help regulate my period, and because I had severe cramping that would put me in bed for several days each month. These pills really did help, although I would think almost any birth control pill would have done the same. My periods were the same length as they had always been, although I did bleed a little less. I had some spotting at the beginning, but then didn't have any anymore. My doctor chose these because they are relatively mild compared to other bc-pills. Good luck.

I was on this particular pill in college some 15 years ago. I had decent results on it. I did gain some weight that I eventually took off once I got off the pill. I am not currently on any pill, though as I do not like being on synthetic hormones.

I have not tried Loestrin, but went on Yaz because of long periods and hormonal shifts that would cause a breakout on my face at the end of every month. I have been very happy with Yaz. My periods are shorter and very simple, and I don't have the hormonal swing every month before them. My skin has been clear since the start of them as well.
good luck.

I've been on it for a couple of years and haven't had any problems. My periods are very light - most of the time I don't even have to wear anything. I haven't experienced a weight gain with Loestrin24fe like I have in the past with other pills. No complaints here!