OHbaby! Forums : Anyone been on the pill? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:38:58 +0000 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:05:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27122 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I just had an ah ha moment - I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=713081&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#713081 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 27122
Posted: 30 June 2009 at 5:05pm

I just had an ah ha moment - I've been lurking on this thread and another one thinking, no I don't have any problems on the pill. Then it clicked - I'm on the minipill and seem to have difficulty shifting weight while I'm on it. I was on it for 8 months while BF and struggled to lose weight, then went onto the normal pill (+ made some diet/exercise) and was doing really well then my GP told me I had to go back to the minipill and I"ve recently been thinking my weight has plateaued (and maybe gone up a bit?).   Will keep an eye on my clothes and talk to my GP next time I'm in.]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:05:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=713081&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#713081 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : well ive been on norimin for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712784&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712784 Author: heaf3
Subject: 27122
Posted: 30 June 2009 at 11:06am

well ive been on norimin for the past 6 years....was fine at first, made my af way heavier (and nice to know exactly when its coming as i was SO irregular) but for quite a while now i have been "the mad bitch from hell" lol - i cry, i yell, i get frustrated over every little thing etc...and poor DF is getting the lot of it, (not to mention my lack of wanting sex lol) not sure if its just me or not but im starting to think it may be the pills doing. Does anyone know if it can start to affect you like that after so long of being on it? or is it just me being grumpy? thinking its maybe time to come off it..]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:06:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712784&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712784 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : As far as time of day, the minipill...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712319&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712319 Author: busymum
Subject: 27122
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 5:50pm

As far as time of day, the minipill is the one you have to be most careful of, and they say there is a window of up to 4hrs for that. So you're fine there.

I was on Estelle for 6mos. It's a very strong pill and it took me about 2 weeks I think to get used to it. At first my sense of smell was greatly intensified but that settled down. After a while of being on Estelle (month or two), I found that my hormones/emotions were very settled - so settled that it was a bit odd for me and I was happy when I got off it.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:50:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712319&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712319 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I think I will still be using...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712303&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712303 Author: Snappy
Subject: 27122
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 5:34pm

I think I will still be using condoms.

Does "taking it at the same time every day" mean the exact time? I sometimes take it between 9pm-10.30pm, I still use condoms in fear of it not being safe enough

The ONLY good thing is that I havent put on any weight (i think ive lost about 2kgs over the past few weeks!) when does weight gain start usually?

I seem to be better emotionally, perhaps its getting better?]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:34:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712303&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712303 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Gosh, I&#039;m so glad I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712257&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712257 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27122
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 4:17pm

Gosh, I'm so glad I'm not alone.
I've just spent the afternoon complaining to the Jan/Feb 08 Mummies about how crap I feel.

I'm on Microgynon and it's turning me into a rabid cow.
I've tried many others, this was the last port of call before my GP will talk about other options.

I feel your pain, ladies!
*edited for spelling

Edited by MamaPickle]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:17:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712257&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712257 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Mycrogynon didn&#039;t work for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712256&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712256 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27122
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 4:15pm

Mycrogynon didn't work for me - can't remember the exact side effects though.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:15:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712256&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712256 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Hi! I was the same on Estelle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712243&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712243 Author: Luckymama23
Subject: 27122
Posted: 29 June 2009 at 3:57pm

Hi! I was the same on Estelle, real emotional, and I got pregnant!! -so didnt really work for me! bUT found Yasmin heaps better! Good luck ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:57:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=712243&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#712243 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : i was on dianne and i got really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=709325&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#709325 Author: Candkids
Subject: 27122
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 4:29pm

i was on dianne and i got really anxious on that too! also id get sooooo ploated i looked about 9mths pg it was awfull]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:29:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=709325&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#709325 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I&#039;ve been on Microginen 20...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=709322&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#709322 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 27122
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 4:27pm

I've been on Microginen 20 for 7yrs well until I stopped taking it cos I forget to get another script and fell pregnant yip 2weeks off the pill and pregnant lol.

Mum was apparently on the same one when she was younger but at the higher dosage and found that this works fine for me, it even had the added bonus of lightening af for me before starting taking it I had full on 7days of af with some days being so heavy it wasn't funny then by the time I conceived it was down to about 3days and light as anything which is fine by me the more I can forget about it the better lol.

I was on a lower dosage because I have headaches so that can affect it. I will be talking to GP once this one is born about alternatives to the pill.

Talk to your gp and try and figure out what is best for you.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:27:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=709322&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#709322 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Are the Dianne/Estelle/Yasmin...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=709260&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#709260 Author: jaycee
Subject: 27122
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 3:23pm

Are the Dianne/Estelle/Yasmin ones mini-pills or combined?

I have been on Monofeme 28 for *mumbles* 12 years, except the two periods of TTC/pg. It is a combined pill and it is subsidised as it is the generic one not the branded version. 6 months supply cost $3 . I haven't had any issues with it.

Oh and what is with some of the names of these pills !]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=709260&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#709260 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I took Dianne and it did that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708949&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708949 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27122
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 9:38am

I took Dianne and it did that to me. I ended up not being able to answer the door or the telephone I got so anxious. Plus it made me gain 5 kg ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:38:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708949&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708949 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I&#039;ve never had any trouble...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708919&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708919 Author: clover
Subject: 27122
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:57am

I've never had any trouble myself thankfully I've been on the same pill for the last 11 years with no trouble. In saying that I have a very good friend who slid into depression and it was put down to the pill she was on. If you are having doubts I would come off it and see what happend. You've got a lot of other stuff going on as well with having children to look after so it could be a combination of it all.

Hope you feel better soon!]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:57:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708919&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708919 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I was on Estelle - thats the one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708890&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708890 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 27122
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:24am

I was on Estelle - thats the one that Thomas was conceieved thru! lol. didnt clear up my skin or help with moods or anything either.. but then i'm a cranky cow anyway :P]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:24:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708890&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708890 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I have had depression before so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708716&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708716 Author: Snappy
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 8:40pm

I have had depression before so I think I should probably stop the one im on now, I went down hill pretty fast last time, and that was on the depo

Thanks for your help ladies (and yeah, my skin hasnt cleared up either dammit!) ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:40:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708716&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708716 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Yes, all the pills affect me in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708651&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708651 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 7:35pm

Yes, all the pills affect me in one way or another. I changed about 4-5 times I think before settling on Noriday, the mini pill. Even that made me a bit blue, I didn't realise how low I was until I went off it.
I felt a bit sick for a couple of days, but then I was oh so happy
Definatly talk to your gp about changing pills, it's usually just a case of finding the one that suits you.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:35:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708651&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708651 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I was on the first pill (combination...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708607&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708607 Author: Rovic
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 6:37pm

I was on the first pill (combination - Leveln?) I tried for about 3 months before we sat back and thought about why I had become a bit unhinged (low mood, anxiety, a bit cranky, sleep issues etc). I also didn't feel that well physically either, blood pressure increased etc. My doctor stopped it immediately and suggested I wait 3 months before start the minipill . I have been on a couple of these (noriday and another I can't remember) and have had no problems. It took a week or so (from what I can remember) till I noticed a difference. Was so worth changing as I was miserable, DH was miserable and it was affecting my work.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:37:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708607&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708607 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Yeah i took Estelle for a few...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708544&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708544 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 4:31pm

Yeah i took Estelle for a few years and was fine on it but didnt really clear up my skin. Different pills affect everyone differently tho. I tried the Yasmin pill but seems to go a bit nuts on it, not sure if it was the pill or cos it as only a few months after m/c and i was still upset from that.

I spose you can do two things, either wait it out to see if it gets better, i think i use to hear that it takes atleast a month for your system to sort through the hormonal changes or you can change to a different one now... what ever makes you feel better really!]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:31:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708544&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708544 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : I was on that as a teenager, an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708523&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708523 Author: Katep
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 4:00pm

I was on that as a teenager, an had no problems. But it didn't clear up acne for me ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708523&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708523 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : Its called Estelle, think its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708521&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708521 Author: Snappy
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 3:57pm

Its called Estelle, think its similar to the Dianne? Its the one to clear up acne and stop hairy chins! ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:57:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708521&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708521 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : What pill are you on? Some certainly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708520&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708520 Author: clover
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 3:55pm

What pill are you on? Some certainly have the type of side effects you are talking about.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:55:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708520&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708520 <![CDATA[Anyone been on the pill? : If so, did you get really emotional/stressed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708517&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708517 Author: Snappy
Subject: 27122
Posted: 24 June 2009 at 3:54pm

If so, did you get really emotional/stressed on it?

I have been taking it for 2 weeks today, and I am just a mess. I had a bit of a meltdown today and I am trying to work out if its the pill, or just the fact that I am a caregiver at home now with two extra kids and a clingy baby and teething toddler. My chest is feeling really tight and painful, wonder if I'm suffering from a bit of anxiety?

If I stop the pill now, how long until i start to see any difference? ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:54:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27122&PID=708517&title=anyone-been-on-the-pill#708517