Birth Control?

29 Jun 2012

Based on what you say my vote is for you NOT to use this, go back & tell your Dr about the Migraines and hope for an alternative. If the product says not to use it if you have migraines, don't use it! Hope this helps.

29 Jun 2012

I have had migraines all my life and when I tried to take the Pill, my migraines increased exponentially. I got to where I had 3 day to week long migraines the week before my period and the week after my period. It seemed like I was contantly having migraines-some quite severe. I would definitely recommend that you go back to your Dr and talk about the migraine issues. It is hard to say whether or not the Pill will increase your headaches. Mine were more hormonal anyway so the pill made them worse. Since yours are more related to food, perhaps you will be ok. I would still encourage you to talk to your Dr. There are many forms of birth control. If the Pill doesnt work for you then perhaps another form will. I was ever so glad to have my two babies and get my tubes tied though!

3 Jul 2012

I went on the pill for 3 months and my migraines got worse.I wish you well.Mograce

4 Jul 2012

I think that you definately need to call your doctor's office with your concerns since none of this was discussed during your appointment. It may mean that the doctor might instead prescribe a different form of birth control. Some of my friends have had their migraines clear up from birth control, while I've heard that it can also cause more migraines. It may be a matter of trial and error for you. But this particular form of birth control does NOT sound like the one that you should try.

4 Jul 2012

Hi Allie - Honestly, these day... why would any intelligent, informed and concerned woman put something in her body that has even worse side-effects than the migraine issue??? How about blood clots, stroke, even death! I hope you do not smoke either... that increases your chances of a stroke or death. I would think that anything that will affect the body's hormones could potentially also increase your migraines. That's just a thought but something that you and your doctor should ponder together.

Has your doctor suggested even a longer acting BC form like Mirena??? Is there a big rush to get on birth-control like getting married but not so much for the kids right away? Not that it matters... But Mirena is good for 5 years, it's inserted in the doctor's office and off you go... 5 years... Just a thought. There are many alternatives out there these days... why stop at the pill???

Good luck and take your time...

Mary