 BCP Confusion
I know ya'll aren't doctors, but I've found that there are times that people on a specific type of message board have more knowledge than my PCP does relating to their area of expertise.
Background- hypothyroid, overweight (last checked BMI of 40+), I am not trying to conceive, very long cycles (ran 45-60 days without BCP) with heavy flow, clotting and cramping, very moody without BCP, excess body hair, thinning head hair, and I'm a migrainer.
I've been on some form of BC for the last 16 years, at first various pills, and then I switched to Depo Provera after getting married, since it's more effective as a birth control (beginning to realize that the pill may have been more than effective enough, oh well)
With the obesity and the recent PCOS diagnosis, I'm thinking that I will probably need to switch my BC, however, I went to the injectable BC since the chances of a menstrual migraine lessen with the shots, since your level of hormone stays steadier and you don't have dips and peaks. I've been reading about an IUD, but I really had trouble with mood swings and am not sure if I want to go completely hormone free, as my cycle will be really long and painful again (at least this is what I'm assuming).
Thank you for even reading this far, and if you have any knowledge, I'd love to hear from you!!
Questions:
-With the migraines and all, should I just stick with Depo? It's working fine, and I havn't gained any weight with it in years.
-If you say no Depo, what would you recommend and why?
-If you've gone from depo to an IUD, was it the right choice for you? Pros/Cons are great to have if you're willing to share
-IUD's? Hormonal or not, again, Pros/Cons?
Thank you, I know I just posted a novel!! |