https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:13:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707977 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:05:15 +0000 Mamaof2 2707977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh!</p> <p>Alright well forget that idea!</p> <p>Instead I'll ask for some heavy duty pain pills! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707973 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:03:18 +0000 maddyz 2707973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had LOTS of breakthrough bleeding while on the pill... kinda had it twice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707794 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:51:21 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2707794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would deal with my period and start taking meds the day before as a precautionary measure. It's easier to combat cramps if you already are on a regiment of motrin...get ahead of them and it won't be quite as bad.</p> <p>I react horribly to hormones in any way. I came off of birth control and it took me forever to regulate...not to mention I felt crazy. I had to briefly go back on them for fertility issues, and it made me crazy. I try to avoid them at all costs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707732 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:00:03 +0000 danda 2707732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>BCP give me horrible moods, so this is just a. Ire of caution. Aside from that, the first BCP I was prescribed, I bled for a month straight (didn't matter placebo pill or not). After the first month my periods were 2 weeks long (would start the week before placebo). The next poll was much better but I would have breakthrough bleeding if I tried to skip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707717 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:40:36 +0000 Mamaof2 2707717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: @Foodnerd81: Its been over 10 years since I was on them and I am now 41 - maybe its not a great idea? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707545 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:10:20 +0000 Foodnerd81 2707545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you been on the pill before? I seem to be more affected by hormones than average, so I'd either start, like, yesterday, or just deal with it. I would rather deal with the yucky side effects that I know (from your period) than unknown possible side effects from starting a new pill. But if you've been on it before with no side effects, worth a shot I guess. </p> <p>Disclaimer: I have had one actual period in the last 4.5 years, between pregnancy and breastfeeding, so there's a good chance I don't remember quite how unpleasant it is!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707290 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:01:33 +0000 youboots 2707290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just thinking about this. I would go on them as long as you have been on them before and take two months worth (6 weeks, no placebo) I think a wonky cycle when you get back is better than feeling awful while on an expensive trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707283 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:47:24 +0000 Bao 2707283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I would go on them ASAP, it always takes me months to regulate. And I've tried the skipping placebo pills trick and it never works, but everyone is different! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707280 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:44:25 +0000 winniebee 2707280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I think you should start them in April. My recollection is you can start taking them whenever (but it's better to start on the first day of your period). I would skip the placebos in April as well as May (taking the placebos is what induces a period). I just don't think starting a few weeks before your trip will do the trick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707272 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:31:45 +0000 Mamaof2 2707272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can my regular doc prescribe or should I meet with my GYN? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707271 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:31:08 +0000 Mamaof2 2707271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: that was my next question of when to start - also I was more likely thinking of starting them at some point and just staying on the active pills until I get back from my trip. So starting 2 weeks before I leave? Starting on Day 1 the month before? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707268 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:28:40 +0000 winniebee 2707268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: sometimes your cycle can take a little while to regulate after going on BCP - so I think if you wanted to miss your period in May you'd need to go on now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707230 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:29:16 +0000 Pumuckl 2707230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would seriously consider it if I had that severe side effects from my period.<br /> I would take something like the Nuvaring. That way you don't have to keep up with taking pills. Also the amount of hormones is minimal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-on-bcp#post-2707227 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:23:34 +0000 Mamaof2 2707227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am headed out of the country in May - I am due to start my period the day I fly out - ugh!!!!</p> <p>My mom suggested I go on BCP for a month - just wondering how awful it was mess up my cycle. Then again I am done having kids so does it matter if my cycle was messed up?</p> <p>I get HORRIBLE cramps on day 1 and 2 and usually have a migraine on day 1 - I have migraine meds but the thought of dealing with tampons, etc while sight seeing sounds awful!</p> <p>Anyway - what would you do? </p>