when you're told birth control would fix your problems

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I had the IUD Mirana for 5 years. Then ONE shot of Depo. Both rely on progesterone 
Since coming off BC in December I have gained 16lbs (even though I am on a strict diet and excersise regularly) 
I now also have acne, insomnia and cramps throughout my cycle.

Today, the doctor suggested BIRTH CONTROL. I really don't want to gain anymore weight, but I also want to keep trying to convince. They said so long as my cycle is regular (which it is) there is nothing they can do? What should I do?

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Wow. I'm experiencing the same exact thing. I've made an appointment with the dermatologist for my acne. And going to try and eat better and excercise. I refuse to go back on birth control.

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Yikes. I have heard that people gain weight on those things. Really lucky to have lost. I have no idea. 
That much weight gain is scary. Especially if you're deiting and exercising. I think it just comes down to how much you want a baby.

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Wow that is so odd. When I quit mine I started feeling better. I've heard it can go either way. Which pill was you on

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Omg the same thing happened to me after I went off BC in June 2015 to try to conceive. My body went crazy for 6 months; I was super emotional (way more so than I am now, at 18 weeks pregnant!), had a crazy temper, gained weight, acne worse than I'd ever had even in my teenage years and I felt exhausted all the time. My doctor ALSO suggested going back on BC!! I looked at her like "what in the hell?!". Yes, because going back on something that clearly screwed my body up in the first place seems like a GREAT idea...not to mention that it tends to hinder the whole baby making process lmao. It's scary how reliant doctors have become on birth control to fix every female health issue rather than making an attempt to get to the root of the problem. And honestly, who really knows what the longterm effects are.

One thing that really helped me get back toward the right path was working out, I feel like my hormones started regulating themselves a bit once I did. Good luck to you hun, and don't let your doc pressure you into going back on BC to fix hormonal issues, it just masks them, doesn't fix them! Not saying all BC is bad for everyone, but it's not a one-size-fits-all miracle drug.

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Birth control will only treat symptoms, not fix the problem. Have they performed any tests to make sure you are actually ovulating? As far as the acne and weight gain go, if you don't want to get back ok birth control so that you can still ttc, you can try looking up diets for hormone regulation and maybe even look for different treatments for the acne. I've got pcos so coming off of bc was not pleasant for me either

when you're told birth control would fix your problems

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