Tell us about your personal experience with Oral Contraceptives as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips?

I have always suffered with bad mood swings because of PCOS. Recently it has been getting worse. I dont know wether it is because I am overly hormonal as I havent had a period in over 6 months, or...

I discovered yesterday that a girl (let's call her K :] ) I thought I knew fairly well was in hospital two years ago with anorexia. I was surprised, because, though this might sound ignorant, I...

After leaving the hospital, my rheumy wanted me to see my GYN immediately to screen for GYN cancers because of my age. I had stopped using the Nuvaring back in December b/c of the cost (my Dr....

I've been off Warfarin for about 2 months now, after 6 months of treatment for a DVT in my leg (that eventually led to a PE). I had bloodwork to test for clotting disorders and have been cleared of...

I was diagnosed last year. I was put on Spironolactone to be combined with oral contraceptives. Has anyone else been put on this medication? Also, I'm curious to know what other treatments others...

Hi All, I am new here and so glad this group exists. Have any of you ever wondered if your prolactinoma could be caused by taking oral contraceptives? I am questioning that they may be causing...

http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-Birth-Control-Pills-Affect-Polycystic-Ovarian-Syndrome-(PCOS)?&id=312590 the link doest pate right but just copy paste the end and it will lead you there...but here is...

I am on Zenchent oral contraceptive continuously to help control my endo symptoms. I have however put on a LOT of weight while on this despite eating a much healthier diet. Does anyone know of a...

I was asked by a user if there was a problem if you conceive while on aldactone (spironolactone) for excess hair...and the answer is YES, here is the info:1) Androgen excess causing Hirsuitism...

hi can anyone tell me the best oral contraceptive to try for pms............more for the mood swing depression anxiety part of it. i am in the ukthanks

I have been taking Diamox 500mg ER twice daily since early 2009. When I asked my neurologist about birth control he basically shrugged the question off and said "Yup, BC should be no problem!"...

Did you know that oral contraceptives increase your risk of stroke significantly if you have migraine with aura? I had no idea about this at all, and I only found out by happenstance at the OB GYN...

This is my second month takings these pills and around this same time last month, i've become overwhelmed with depression and anger. I'm yelling at everyone and little things set me off making me...

Like many with PCOS, I have a problem with Hirsutism (excessive and increased hair, particularly in parts where I don't want it). My doctor was quite understanding and ordered me to take...