So, I'll probably have to go on BCP's

x0shelia0x · 04-09-2008, 12:06 AM

I FINALLY had my appointment today. My Dr. ordered labs, and i'm waiting on results (anyone know how long that should take?) they checked for PCOS and Thyroid. ANyway, she told me my options are BCP or Metformin. My DH doesnt like the thought of me being more fertile right now because that has never been a problem for us! lol So he said go for BCP's.(can you tell he wants to pay off our car before we TTC again!) I have only taken Ortho-tri-cyclen, when i was in High school, and it made me sick to my stomach if I didnt eat when I took it.
Is this going to happen to me with all BCP's? My Dr mentioned Yasmin and Yaz?...is that the right names? lol Anyway, do you ladies have any advice? suggestions?? Thanks!
Sheila

puppy lovin cyster · 04-11-2008, 11:54 PM

Ive been on Yasmin for several years now. When I first took it I didnt know I had PCOS. I remember feeling nausious for about a month, but I always liked it, it made me lose a little bit of weight. I have never gained weight with it. I also did Metformin for a while, and it was awful on my stomach. I will end up trying it again, but if youre not TTC you might would want to stick with BCP. To me, its so much easier! Everybody is different though, and I understand its important to keep a healthy diet and excersise if you are not going to be on Met.

mloverstreet · 04-13-2008, 07:32 PM

I took Ortho-Tricylen my first year of college and omg it made me so sick. When I received my PCOS diagnosis last fall, I knew that BCPs were going to be my best choice of action since DH and I are not ready to TTC. I spoke at length with Dr. A and she eventually chose Apri (generic form of Desogen) for me based on my hormone levels and blood test results. It has really helped with my PCOS symptoms. Sure, I was a bit bloated and emotional the first month but since then it's been smooth sailing.

heartincart · 04-17-2008, 02:57 AM

I've only ever been on Diane-35. Its a real strong BCP so if Yaz suffices for you I say definitely just take that. I didn't experience any particular issues while on BCPs, only seemed to help me in a good way. Had no problems getting off of it, period came as normal... acne came back though, thats it.

best wishes!