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Reader Feedback on "Rough Patch"
I was on various types of hormonal birth control for 8 years, and then i switched to a copper IUD. It is truly awesome: no hormones, fewer migraines, no maintenance, and no babies.... for up to 10 years. It is a wonder. Look into it.
--rcr
10/08 |
I was on the Patch for less than a week when I was 17. It made me crazy enough to stand up to the Planned Parenthood nurse when she scolded me about dropping it after a few days. I feel totally vindicated by this article. Thank you.
--MSB
10/07 |
Um, you know that the fish thing was in no way unexpected or evidence of the harm of hormonal birth control, right? You give a male (human, fish, whatever) a high dose of estrogen for his body size, he develops female traits. That's how MTF transexuals grow boobs, reduce facial hair, etc. Similarly, you give a female high doses of testosterone, she grows facial hair, a larger clitoris, etc.
--ps
10/07 |
Yes! Try the NuvaRing. It's the only hormonal form of birth control I've tried, but aside from about a week of itchy vaginal issues and discharge (sorry, TMI) and some initial breast plumping (which in my case was NOT desirable, although they did firm up some), I've had no long term side effects at all for the 2.5 years I've been on it. Occasional spotting, but only when I've been living in close proximity with a whole bunch of women, which will screw up anyone's period. Thanks for this great, funny essay.
--CS
10/07 |
I've been very happy with the NuvaRing. The pill made me emotional and bloated (cried during lost distance phone ads, crazy) - I don't seem to notice any effects with NuvaRing (it's also supposed to be a lower, local dose of estrogen). I also recommend the progesterone-only pill for women who are at risk of blood clots. It's almost as effective (97%) and no estrogen. Also safe for breast feeding if you have one babe and are trying not to have another. But, it does have to be taken at the same time every day and I had a lot of spotting with it (needed a panty liner most days...), although I think the spotting goes away for most women. And I am a medical professional, for the record.
--MM
10/07 |
Yeah, I always suspected the patch to be a bad idea. It didn't even make logical sense that it would be less estrogen than the pill. Plus, why would I want to have something stuck on my skin for weeks? I can't even keep myself from picking irritably at band-aids within a few hours of their application, and their really is no good place to put it. The pill, on the other hand, has worked really well for me. It's true that all medications carry some risks, and it's riskier for some women than others. I'm low-risk and my experience has been really good--no side effects at all, and shorter periods. I only spot when I got sloppy about taking it (And I have to get pretty sloppy.) So it is something worth trying out. As for shared responsibility in birth control, I'm of two minds. On the one hand, sharing responsibilities, whatever they may be, always sounds like a good thing to me. On the other hand, if he messes up, it's still going to be me that gets pregnant.
--LT
10/07 |
I luuuurve my birth control pills. Passionately, unconditionally, for the past ten years. I used to go six months without a period, then bleed for a couple months straight. Now I have short, light, predictable periods. I never have cramps, I never have to use anything more than a junior tampon, and I haven't had any side effects at all. The anti-cancer effects are a nice bonus too. I know my experience certainly isn't everyone's--lots of women get nauseous the first week, some women get breakthrough bleeding, a few really unfortunate women have blood clots--but OCPs are one of the safest medications out there. It's important to recognize that ANY medication can have adverse effects, but I hope stories like this don't scare young women away from safe, reliable methods of birth control. OCPs are actually safer than a lot of the stuff we pop like candy (example -- ten Tylenol is enough to kill a normal adult -- and we give that stuff to kids without a second though!).
--lyg
10/06 |
I'm not sure what "emotional lability" is, but other than that this was freakin' hysterical. Oh, and informative, too. I do love a good puke story.
--gw
10/06 |
Great article - I hope Hooksexup gals share it with others. I don't touch hormonal birth control. A few years ago, a new boyfriend was urging me to go on the patch (and, no, he was not a medical professional of any kind). If I may steal a quote from the article, I told him, "Bitch, no." I actually had to tell this idiot that the sex was so infrequent and, frankly, subpar, that I wasn't about to put my health on the line for it or him. I also indicated that he was no longer my boyfriend. Anyhoo, beware hormonal patches bearing gifts. Or something like that.
--vm
10/06 |
Another woman happy with an IUD. Although, FAM is worth looking into too. I HATE hormonal birth control.
--SN
10/06 |
Since I was 18 I have tried The Pill, The Patch, The Ring, some other pills, and all of them made me moody, smell sensitive, and extremely prone to gagging. F all that, I am going 8 years strong on a mix of noticing what time of the month it is, condoms, sometimes Spermicide, and pulling out. And all my friends who used hormone based methods have babies.
--ggg
10/06 |
Hilarious. I hated hormonal birth control. My IUD has saved my butt (from both patch irritation and pregnancy weight). I have very few complaints, seems like the best fit overall.
--CJ
10/06 |
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