Those of you on the pill, please tell me what you're on and why you like it :)

[notnowbernard]

Haven't been on the pill for ages and ages (at least 10 yrs, probably more)

But really want a reliable conraception now. Did consider the snip for DP but neither of us are 100% we don't want another DC (we're about 95% sure we don't though )

Do you mind telling me what you're taking or what you've taken and not got on with?

Would rather not put on weight and get balloon boobs if possible

Thanks

[JobCarHouseNoBaby]

I'm on Yasmin, which is apparently for help with skin problems. I was initially on Microgynon (seemingly the bog standard generic prescription for all) but I found I had migraines, bad skin and weight gain. Been on Yasmin for 9 years and had no problems!

I do think it varies from woman to woman though, you might be best to try one on a 3 month prescription then consult your nurse/GP if there are any side effects you don't particularly like.

[notnowbernard]

Thanks

Am trying not to be too shallow about the weight gain thing, but this is the lightest I've been all my life and I am happy with that!

So would really like to avoid piling it on

[MadameMessy]

I was on ovranette and I loved it, had no side effects but I changed to cilest for 6 months to clear up my skin and I have serious mood swings on it. I can't wait until Im back on ovranette next month

[strawberrypenguin]

I'm on microgynon and have no problems with it. No weight gain or loss, came off it well to conceive DS and now back on it again. Works for me anyway :)

[Nevercan]

I was on Yasmin for over 10 years with no issues

[notnowbernard]

Thanks, helpful

[feedthegoat]

I found microgynon affected my mood (I was really moody) and caused an increase in my migraines. I take Yasmin now and have no problems.

[feedthegoat]

I found microgynon affected my mood (I was really moody) and caused an increase in my migraines. I take Yasmin now and have no problems.

[wonkylegs]

I've been on cilest for years with absolutely no problems (no weight gain, mood swings etc) but GP has mentioned that she wants me to change to a progesterone only pill at 35 because I am in a high risk user group for problems and thinks it would be a good time to change.

[dublindee]

I was on Yasmin when I fell pregnant with my eldest son. Had been taking it like clockwork (had alarm on phone to remind me to take it at same time every day for optimum impact - for the good it did me!! Lol), no sickness, didn't miss any and wasn't in any other meds.

I now steer clear of the pill as it obv. doesn't work for me!!!