I think everyone has a different experience coming off BCP. I know for me, I had the exact opposite experience of the pp. I was depressed, anxious, and extremely emotional while on BCP... as soon as I came off, my mood improved dramatically. It was a complete 180. The downside for me is that when I'm not on the pill, I don't have a period. My LMP was 11/1/07 so I went to the doctor recently and she gave me Provera to start my period. I took it and did. She also gave me another BCP prescription to start this Sunday. However, Sunday came and as I was recalling the way I felt while on the pill and the way my life was negatively impacted, I could not bring myself to take the pill. I have an appt with my gyn on Monday where I'm going to discuss my options, because I just really do not like being on the pill and how it affects me. I know I won't be regular for a while, but I'm planning on dieting and exercising in order to lose weight, because I know that can help dramatically. I would also really like to manage my PCOS without having to be on BCP.
Good luck... I know that each person reacts differently, so if you decide to go off the pill, I hope it's a pleasant experience for you. I hope you can find a doctor who's more willing to work with you... I'm interested to hear what my doctor says when I tell her I didn't take the pill. I'm afraid I'm going to get yelled at! |