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Post by bellaluna on Nov 13, 2016 18:47:04 GMT -5
Sooo...since I can't find my makeup bag that contained my birth control, I will likely have to go without for this month.
First month off bc side effects? I have been on for 10 years.
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Post by efmcc67 on Nov 13, 2016 19:03:37 GMT -5
Sooo...since I can't find my makeup bag that contained my birth control, I will likely have to go without for this month. First month off bc side effects? I have been on for 10 years. I'm sorry you lost your makeup bag  . Regarding your first month off of BC, your period will likely be late, and possibly heavier and longer than normal. That was the big thing I noticed when I got off birth control. I always get a headache about a week before my period starts. When I'm off BC, it's worse. also, when you start again, you should use backup protection for the first month. |
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Post by nashvillelove on Nov 13, 2016 19:14:25 GMT -5
Sooo...since I can't find my makeup bag that contained my birth control, I will likely have to go without for this month. First month off bc side effects? I have been on for 10 years. That stinks! I had a slightly different experience in that when I went off temporarily after 3 years on my period came at what I'd consider a normal time, but was significantly lighter and less crampy than when I was on BC. I don't remember having any side effects. |
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Post by eba1012 on Nov 13, 2016 19:54:49 GMT -5
Ugh, I'm sorry about your makeup bag. My first month off of BC wasn't a big deal until AF showed up. It was a bit late, and SUPER heavy. I've always had heavier periods, so that could've been a factor, but it was pretty brutal to be honest. Hopefully your experience isn't anything like mine. |
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Post by bellaluna on Nov 13, 2016 20:48:13 GMT -5
Y'all. I really hope AF isn't an asshole.
Maybe I can convince H to let this no bc thing be permanent...
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Post by efmcc67 on Nov 14, 2016 7:14:35 GMT -5
Y'all. I really hope AF isn't an asshole. Maybe I can convince H to let this no bc thing be permanent...Fingers crossed! |
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Post by ravenclanna on Nov 14, 2016 8:04:19 GMT -5
Sooo...since I can't find my makeup bag that contained my birth control, I will likely have to go without for this month. First month off bc side effects? I have been on for 10 years. Can you get another pack and start it sooner than a month from now? I had to do that a couple more times than I'd like to admit (I thought I had a refill, and didn't...). I think the only major thing I noticed once I went off of BC was that my period was a lot heavier, but also shorter. And my boobs get really sensitive. I hope your H agrees to drop this BC nonsense though  |
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Post by daub23 on Nov 14, 2016 8:07:41 GMT -5
Y'all. I really hope AF isn't an asshole. Maybe I can convince H to let this no bc thing be permanent...I hope so too!! |
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Post by susanm on Nov 14, 2016 8:10:04 GMT -5
Y'all. I really hope AF isn't an asshole. Maybe I can convince H to let this no bc thing be permanent...I hope you can! But if not, I hope AF isn't too much of a bitch to you. And I echo someone else's thought that you should prob use backup protection in addition when you go back on that first month (if you're completely trying to avoid). |
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Post by bellaluna on Nov 14, 2016 9:42:42 GMT -5
Sooo...since I can't find my makeup bag that contained my birth control, I will likely have to go without for this month. First month off bc side effects? I have been on for 10 years. Can you get another pack and start it sooner than a month from now? I had to do that a couple more times than I'd like to admit (I thought I had a refill, and didn't...). I think the only major thing I noticed once I went off of BC was that my period was a lot heavier, but also shorter. And my boobs get really sensitive. I hope your H agrees to drop this BC nonsense though I'm pretty sure that I would have to pay full price for my pill if I got another refill before it's time. |
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Post by bellaluna on Nov 14, 2016 9:43:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice ladies. I likely won't be seeing H for awhile, so no need for a backup method (sadly).
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Post by ravenclanna on Nov 14, 2016 13:26:14 GMT -5
Can you get another pack and start it sooner than a month from now? I had to do that a couple more times than I'd like to admit (I thought I had a refill, and didn't...). I think the only major thing I noticed once I went off of BC was that my period was a lot heavier, but also shorter. And my boobs get really sensitive. I hope your H agrees to drop this BC nonsense though I'm pretty sure that I would have to pay full price for my pill if I got another refill before it's time.  That sucks. Can you only get one month at a time? I'm not sure how your insurance/benefits work, but for me I could get up to 3 months at a time. Might be worthwhile to check it out. |
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Post by bellaluna on Nov 14, 2016 13:41:11 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure that I would have to pay full price for my pill if I got another refill before it's time. That sucks. Can you only get one month at a time? I'm not sure how your insurance/benefits work, but for me I could get up to 3 months at a time. Might be worthwhile to check it out. Yeah, I only do one month at a time. They're assholes about the fill date too. It wouldn't be worth it to get the 3 months at a time, because my RX runs out in 5 months  |
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Post by bellaluna on Nov 14, 2016 14:18:17 GMT -5
I'm officially considering my makeup bag to be lost. I'm so pissed--I never lose things because I am psychotic about making sure I have everything with me. There goes about 100.00 of makeup.
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Post by ravenclanna on Nov 14, 2016 14:26:11 GMT -5
I'm officially considering my makeup bag to be lost. I'm so pissed--I never lose things because I am psychotic about making sure I have everything with me. There goes about 100.00 of makeup. Oh no! Is there a lost and found where someone could have taken it to? I can't find a lipstick and I'm so annoyed. I can't imagine losing a whole makeup bag! (specially if it had a prescription in there too) |
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Post by bellaluna on Nov 15, 2016 9:36:24 GMT -5
I like mundane updates. I was able to get it filled without insurance and it was less than 10.00 because I had a coupon on file. I still want H to think about me ditching my pill though. 10 years is too damn long, imo.
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Post by efmcc67 on Nov 15, 2016 9:39:18 GMT -5
Glad you were able to fill in, bellaluna! Taking a month off is irritating. I hope you can have a good production with YH soon. |
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Post by eba1012 on Nov 15, 2016 10:04:33 GMT -5
Glad you were able to get a refill, bellaluna. I still think you should ditch the pill... |
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Post by ktmac on Nov 15, 2016 10:05:44 GMT -5
Can you get another pack and start it sooner than a month from now? I had to do that a couple more times than I'd like to admit (I thought I had a refill, and didn't...). I think the only major thing I noticed once I went off of BC was that my period was a lot heavier, but also shorter. And my boobs get really sensitive. I hope your H agrees to drop this BC nonsense though I'm pretty sure that I would have to pay full price for my pill if I got another refill before it's time. When I was traveling a lot for work (I traveled for weeks at a time), the pharmacy would give me an exception to their refill rules. So I could get the next pack early to take with me, then they would just make a note that I picked up a pack on X date and couldn't get another until 6 weeks from X date or whatever it was. They should be able to work with you. You're not the first person this has happened to. That is of course if you want to stay on it. I wouldn't take a month off for no real reason. |
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Post by ktmac on Nov 15, 2016 10:06:15 GMT -5
I like mundane updates. I was able to get it filled without insurance and it was less than 10.00 because I had a coupon on file. I still want H to think about me ditching my pill though. 10 years is too damn long, imo. Derp. Posted before I saw this update. Glad you were able to take care of it! |
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That sucks. Can you only get one month at a time? I'm not sure how your insurance/benefits work, but for me I could get up to 3 months at a time. Might be worthwhile to check it out.
