Comments on: The Pill – is it for you?

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By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 02:50:37 +0000

Fantastic article ! So happy that someone has confirmed my concerns about the pill. Everytime I would bring up concerns with my doctor she would suggest I change pill or say that there is no harm in taking the pill…I just couldn’t take that as an answer.

I recently went off the pill and have been having a terrible time. I think its because my hormones are completely out of wack. Ive suffered from spotting, terrible mood swings, and feeling very emotional, tired and generally not well.

I am very interested in finding out how the pill effects fertility in more detail as well as effects the pill can have on unborn babies.

Love love love this article , finally someone who makes sense !!

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:29:39 +0000

Great article, women (and men!) need to be educated that the pill in the long term isn’t great for a woman’s body. I took it for 10 years, stopped two years ago and I am dealing with low progesterone issues which I highly think was due to the pill.

By: Cherise

Cherise — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:04:33 +0000

Hi Nat,

Really great post and so pleased I came across by chance on Pinterest. I just saw my doctor over concerns that I feel my hormones are all over the place and she prescribed… The pill. Im not one to take a pill when I feel there are issues that need to be addressed.

Can you point me in the right direction?

Thank you sincerely,

Cherise

By: Nina

Nina — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:42:37 +0000

Hi, this is a great discussion and something I’m definitely interested in looking into more. I’ve been on the pill since I was 18 (now 31) and I really want to come off it. I originally went on it to clear up hormonal acne especially on my back, arms and chest areas. However, I’ve tried taking various ‘breaks’ from it to see what my body’s reaction would be but the acne just comes right back again as if I were still a pimply 18 yr-old, so I go back on the pill again….What are my alternatives or any advice you have for this type of reaction when I come off the pill to manage my acne?

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:47:33 +0000

Great article! Succinctly states everything I’ve read and researched and also found to be true with by own body.

I’d like to ask about ovarian cysts though. Not PCOS, but larger cysts that cause a lot of pain, especially if one ruptures. I have two friends that are experiencing this and they are on the pill in order to keep the cysts in check. They don’t like being on the pill but are fearful to take any risks like going off of it because they were told that developing more cysts and ruptured cysts will compromise fertility. The way I see it, the pill is only further compromising their fertility.

I told them they need to be well informed, weigh the risks, and follow a treatment plan they believe in. I said: eat well, eat to support the reproductive system and to balance out hormones (I outlined what such a diet would look like). Exercise everyday – light to moderate. Manage stress – do yoga, meditate, breathe, take time to relax every day. Take appropriate supplements: a good multi, fish oil as well as herbal – vitex, black cohosh, and ashwagandha worked well for me.

Can you shed any more light on this cyst issue? Any additional suggestions for treatment?

By: abbey

abbey — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:03:35 +0000

Love this post, i can certainly relate to some of the things you have said, like feeling psycho and feeling not quite right. So glad i am no longer on the pill, but after 6 months still no periods.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:21:35 +0000

Loved this article so much! I have PCOS and have been on the pill for 7 years (im only 25), and I hate it!!!! I have horrible side effects including migraines. I can’t wait to read your article on PCOS alternatives 🙂 any help on this matter is so greatly appreciated X

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:12:57 +0000

Thank you for a great post, Natalie. I have been telling my friends for years that I can’t wait until modern medicine catches up with good old common sense. I do have one question for you, though: I was told by my doctor as well to start taking the pill when I was experiencing a severe hormonal imbalance, but I opted for acupuncture instead and it completely alleviated the problem. However, I did get the ParaGard IUD that is non-hormonal and made of copper, because I am completely against the artificial hormone stuff and I still wanted a backup form of birth control (aside from tracking my cycle). What do you think about copper IUDs? My doctor said it works by simply preventing the sperm from reaching the egg.

Thanks so much 🙂