Back to the pill?!?
I've been on birth control two times in my life (I am 19 now). Once when I was 15 because of horrible acne. And then again when I was like 17 and a half-ish. Both times I was in serious relationships. Both times, I dropped it after how ever many months because I had gained 25+ pounds. Both times were the pill, and I don't plan to use anything besides the pill (except for condoms). My acne and my period regularity now.....is IN. SANE. I mean, ridiculous. With college stressing me out like no tomorrow, I not only have the acne I usually get when my period is around the corner, but acne from forehead to chin, ON TOP OF missing my period from stressing THAT much. I know that if I'm stressing to the point that it messes up my cycle, bcp won't necessarily help with that, but I know it will fix my acne (or at least I hope).
Also, previous times I had gotten the pill from my dermatologist. Who is, although quite knowledgeable, probably not the one to care whether she's giving me something that she knows will or will not make me gain weight. It was for my skin. Not my muffin top. Now I'm going to the gynecologist who has already talked to me about bcp options to look into and actually seemed surprised I gained weight while on the pill. (Which isn't that common? Or did I totally lose myself and gain all that weight from being a pig? Who knows?!?)
I have been in a relationship with the same guy for almost 2 years now. The only problem is, I've already gained that "happy relationship weight" and if I gain 20-30lbs MORE from bcp, I will die. Literally. I'm trying to get some mental reassurance that it's for the best whether I do or don't get back on the pill. During the previous chances I gave the pill, I was not working, and I wasn't trying to eat a pretty clean diet, something I am doing now. Has anyone else gotten on the pill multiple times and not experienced side effects they did previous times? Was it because I was going through puberty full force? Would it be worth the chance to get back on it? IM JUST SO TORN. Someone help. Give me the advice the sister I'll never have would.
Thank you!!
P.S.- I am about 185lbs now, but I was 174 when I got in this relationship. But it's okay, he gained 25lbs! But I can't go over 200lbs all because of my acne???!!?! It's not THAT big of a deal. But it is...you feel me?
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