I spoke to my nurse recently about BC and we discussed best option for us (the pill). She has prescribed microgynon for me and said that I should start taking it from my next period.
I told her I didn’t need it yet, but she thinks I should take it now in case of any side effects and that way I can change the pill before the wedding.
What have other people done? I don’t want people (extended family and friends etc) to find out as they will think “gosh, she’s keen to get started..” or think that there is something else going on..
Is the nurse right about side effects? She said I could get weight gain or nausea and headaches if this wasn’t the right pill for me…
Dulhan- sounds just about right- the pill is the easiest one but there are others on the market- there are also injections and patches- go and surf for info - u will find loads- the FPC is excellent if youre living in the Uk
i would advise taking it before for the same reasons the nurse has told you. you don’t want to be in a situation around the wedding time and shortly after where you are not feeling well because of side-effects (even the mild ones when you first start) or that you have to come off it.
myself and two cousins all got married last year. we were all put on mircogynon too. apart from the mild side-effects one may experience in the first week or two, we are all doing fine with it. so don’t worry about it, listen to the nurse’s advice and everything should be okay, if not, it can be dealt with in advance.
i know a lot of GPs aren't allowed to prescribe the patch on the NHS because it's too expensive. my GP said that if i really wanted to try it she would refer me to a GP in another surgery (diff area) where they are allowed to presribe. i decided against it in the end because from reasearch i'm slightly wary of the newer forms of contraception.
about 10-14 days for me. it was only bad the few days i took it in the morning (because i forget to take 1 at night one day), i was feeling nauseous and kinda like when i'm starting my period - tired and bleeeh. taking it at night was much better and the side-effects were there but much milder. it's just your body adjusting :)
I recently tried the Nuvaring and its amazing! You dont have to worry about forgetting to take the pill. Talk to your doctor about it aswell.. pills have side effects such as weight gain and mood swings as well as breast tenderness. the Ring wasnt available when i started on BC, but its available now so take advantage of that :)..
^it also has side-effects. it does contain hormones same as the combined pill you know!
NuvaRing contains 2 types of hormones: estrogen and progestin, which work together to prevent your ovaries from producing mature eggs. These are the same hormones found in the Pill, and they work the same way in your body even though they are administered differently with NuvaRing
The common side effects reported by NuvaRing® users are:
Vaginal infections and irritation
Vaginal secretion
Headache
Weight gain
Nausea
In addition to the risks and side effects listed above, users of combination hormonal birth control methods have reported the following side effects:
Vomiting
Change in appetite
Abdominal cramps and bloating
Breast tenderness or enlargement
Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
Changes in menstrual cycle
Temporary infertility after treatment
Fluid retention (edema)
Spotty darkening of the skin, particularly on the face
I think I will give microgynon a go first.. Then inshallah if i'm ok with it, keep it until marriage but if not i can go down other routes. It seems the least harmful way.
Also as the nurse said, now is the best time to get used to it rather than before wedding when I don't need any other stress!
nuvaring is a ring that you put in your bajingo (been waiting for an opportunity to use that!) for 3 weeks, 1 week ring-less, then a new ring.
ewwww... won't be trying that until a couple of years after the wedding me thinks!
Does being on the pill affect u conceiving in the future in any way ?
my friend's family has this problem. think its linked to being overweight too. but my sister and mum have used the pill and had no problem conceiving so inshallah i should be ok too. The fiance and I only want to wait a yr or two before we start to try, so went for the easiest option to stop as soon as we're ready.
^as far as i know the pill hasn't been linked to infertility but if a woman has been on it for a long time (like 10 years or something) it can take a while (up to 2 years) for her body to get back to normal and to be able to conceive. if the couple can't conceive it's most likely something else.
ewwww... won't be trying that until a couple of years after the wedding me thinks!
lol. well i'm not quite sure about it anyway. it sounds the same as the patch. the only difference with the patch is that you have to change it every week for the 3 weeks. but isn't it less hassle than the ring because it's outside?
well, i would ask the doctor all these q's in the future if i was interested.
yeah it is less hassle.. but in the end i guess its what your comfy using - plus I was on a very high dose of tricylcen before and my hormones were all whacked and i forgot to take the pill.. the patch didnt suit me.. and well that made my gynea recommend the ring.. and well everything has side effects.. but it all depends on what suits you!
I never knew one can start using BC pills before marriage
why do not keep the wedding date that is a lil before your monthly periods ? Say like a 3-4 days before periods. Its safe if you do it soon before ur periods start. And once you have periods, you can discuss with your husband on what he thinks about BC in future. I mean may be his plans r different. I do not know but atleast I will prefer him to know what I am doing and will like to have his say about it. mutual understading is necessary.
And there can be one more solution, as far as my science knowledge says, you can concieve within 72 hrs. that makes 3 days. Let it be in normal way n then within 3 days decide with your hubby if he is okay with using BC.
You should consult a good doctor for this. I have a colleague at work and she told me she was using this BC pills when she got married coz they didnt want kids in first year or so. But unfortunately now its been 7 yrs of their marriage and she cannot concieve. So becareful before you use any medications.
^ If you plan to only start taking the pill 3 days after you get married, then I think you will need to use an alternative form of conception for a week or two, like condoms or something, because the pills might not start to work as soon as you take them. Check with your doctor
My fiance and I have made this decision together. The decision to take BC before marriage has been taken as a result of medical advice.
And I'm afraid I cannot tell my parents to change the wedding date because of my menstual cycle, especially in UK where we are struggling to find venues and book a year in advance.
What is the fear of taking the pill before marriage? Many of my friends did this because they had irregular cycles.. It's not just a form of contraception...
dulhan_to_be - you don't have to explain yourself. the above poster seems to have a bit of growing up to do if she thinks wedding dates can be tailored around the brides period and that having unprotected (if that's the most appropriate word) sex in the days before one's period is 'safe'.
you're doing the right and informed thing for you and your hubby at this time.
