Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Jen, I found the pill to be an extremely traumatic experience-after two months I felt like such a blimp, and took myself off of them immediately. I think that my physical response was just more extreme than usual, but I can tell you that it was not a good experience for me. Could your doctor maybe change your prescription to a lighter dose of estrogen? I've heard that this can really help decrease the possible weight gain. (and yes, I was on the lowest dose myself!) Good luck, Jen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Jen, I found the pill to be an extremely traumatic experience-after two months I felt like such a blimp, and took myself off of them immediately. I think that my physical response was just more extreme than usual, but I can tell you that it was not a good experience for me. Could your doctor maybe change your prescription to a lighter dose of estrogen? I've heard that this can really help decrease the possible weight gain. (and yes, I was on the lowest dose myself!) Good luck, Jen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Something to look into if you are having a problem with the estrogen in the pill... I have been on Depo Provera (the birth control shot) for about 9 years now and I LOVE IT!!! It is a progestrone only shot that is given every three months. I originally started it to try and eliminate my migraines (and it did!) Now I am hooked. Something to think about if you have a sensitivity to extra estrogen. Andra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Something to look into if you are having a problem with the estrogen in the pill... I have been on Depo Provera (the birth control shot) for about 9 years now and I LOVE IT!!! It is a progestrone only shot that is given every three months. I originally started it to try and eliminate my migraines (and it did!) Now I am hooked. Something to think about if you have a sensitivity to extra estrogen. Andra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 The Pill should only be responsible for a few pounds of weight gain...it is renowned to increasing the appetite...when first taken.....after a eriod of time.... This was according to my doctor! --- <jennyfair@...> wrote: > Guys, if you are in here reading this right now, I am > warning you > that your delicate sensibilities may be offended by this > question. > Quick, cover your eyes! > > Ladies, any of you on birth control pills, can you tell > me if your > progress has been affected negatively/positively by > taking them? I > finished my first challenge in early November 2000 and > had great > results (lost 14 #s BF, gained 5.5 LBM, lost 12 inches > and 2 sizes). > Then, right after I finished, I started taking BC pills > and it seems > like my progress just slowed to a crawl!!! Ok, to be > honest, I was > only half-a**ed following the program for most of > November and > December, but started hitting it hard again in January. > It's been 7 > weeks since I started back 100% and I have a ways to go > yet (want to > lose another 20 pounds BF) and I am starting to get > frustrated > (heaven forbid). Any input from females in the same spot > would be > appreciated. Thanks! > > (Guys, you can uncover your eyes now) hehe > > Jen B. > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Hi Jen! Okay, so I'm not a lady myself. But the most important person in my life - my wife - is. And I can pass along her comments about your question. > Ladies, any of you on birth control pills, can you tell me if your > progress has been affected negatively/positively by taking them? My wife reports that when taking them, her progress was negatively affected, especially in the area of fat loss. Not just for this reason, she has ceased taking them. On another subject: some evidence suggests that St. 's Wort, which is an ingredient in Phen-Free, may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. So those ladies who are using birth control pills will want to avoid supplements that contain St. 's Wort. Energetically, A Man Who Dared To Not Cover His Eyes, :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 , A brave man indeed with a good heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Hey girls, TMI Alert! I have a question for any ladies out there with CML. I am looking for a good birth control option. Obviously being on gleevec I do not want to become pregnant at this time but would like to leave my fertility in tact as I am hopeful that modern science will find a way for me to have a baby in the next 5-10 years. I have a loving husband and we are monogomous and have been with only one other person each prior to being married. I do not like to use condoms, sponges or diaphrams as I hate the level of interaction each requires. My oncologist said that birth control pills and implants are a no-no with gleevec. I asked my PCP and he said the IUD may be a good option but online I found that it is not suggested for those with a compromised immune system as in the case of leukemia. Does anyone have a good option that they use for birth control that doesn't require inter-action each time you are intimate? I look forward to hearing your input. I am making an appointment with a GYN to discuss an IUD but figured you guys may have some more information. Thank you, DX CML chronic phase 10/05 Gleevec 400 mg WBC: 250K on 10/04/05, 6K on 10/27/05! Horray! View our family's newest photos at webshots The time goes by so fast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Hi , While I'm no authority on the IUD, I can tell you that for those of us on Gleevec, who have achived CCR, we have a pretty normal immune system. In other words, it's not compromised like it would be for someone undergoing radiation or other more toxic chemotherapy treatments. As long as your ANC is above 1, you shouldn't have anything to worry about in terms of a compromised immune system. Most of us will tell you that we get the same amount of colds and infections that we got prior to CML. I have two kids and I've surprised myself at how many colds they've gotten that I haven't!......of course washing my hands 1000 times a day might have something to do with that too Take care, Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Thanks Tracey! Maybe they meant other forms of leukemia? Hopefully the GYN will know. :} View our family's newest photos at webshots The time goes by so fast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.