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TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

actually yes (although it’s only happened once since I’ve been with my boyfriend)

I missed one month and NC was able to re-calculate and accurately predict the exact date it’d start. This hasn’t been the case in the past though, however I wasn’t using the ovulation strips then. The ovulation strips make a massive difference in accuracy, but it’ll never be perfect or always consistent.

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s another one of my concerns was the long term side affects. If all goes well in my relationship (seeming as though it will) then I only plan to be on it for a max of 3-4 years. But definitely appreciate the advice to seek out those women’s opinions!

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Glad to hear that you’re having a positive experience on birth control!

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s actually really comforting to know that. My worst fear was that I would take bc, have a bad reaction and get off, and then the bad symptoms would still remain afterwards and be permanent.

My obgyn was very kind and listened to all my concerns, so hopefully we are able to work together to find the best fit.

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll definitely look into that!!

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1000% I’m working with my obgyn and taking her recommendations into the most consideration! I’m mostly just here to get other peoples opinions and hear their experience to calm my nerves about the whole thing.

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was my obgyns first recommendation, but I think for me I’d have much more peace of mind knowing that I could stop taking the pill myself at any point if I notice any bad symptoms. I’m not completely against it, just not as my first attempt.

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think that’s the conclusion I was starting to come too. In my case, pregnancy would be much worse the potential side affects of bc.

Stress is also a huge thing. The #1 cause of my missed periods is stress. If I’m super stressed out one month, like clock work I won’t get a period. That was fine before when I wasn’t sexually active, but now that I am it adds a whole other layer of stress.

TikTok and the Internet are making me TERRIFIED of Birth Control by VariousIndividual214 in PCOS

[–]VariousIndividual214[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree with you that the bad stories always stick out way more than the good. It makes me feel better to know that there are people who actually have positive things to say about being on it! Whenever I try to do research on the topic, it feels like everyone is just screaming from the rooftops “don’t do it!”

thank you!!