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So, I have (had?) PCOS and have been on "the pill" to stay regular for 12 years. After my surgery, my endocrinologist suggested stopping them for a few months to see if everything would regulate itself post-op.

It did! Yay!

But this month I started them again for actual contraceptive purposes (what a concept!). BUT I think I might quit them all together! Since I started them again, my weight loss slowed ALOT, which is ok, but I also don't feel great. I feel like I'm starving, I'm fatigued, I'm an emotional roller coaster, and my skin is breaking out. It's not worth it!!!

Anyone else have this experience???

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I am no longer using the pill as a contraceptive because my surgeon told me that our bodies won't absorb the pills the same way and may be completely uneffective when it comes to preventing pregnancy . I don't know if that is true, but I am not going to risk it ha ha. Alot of women on here use mirena or other forms of contraceptives.

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My surgeon said the pill was okay as long as I waited 30 day after surgery to start again, but I want to ask my GYN too & see what he thinks. I was on the Nuvaring for years until recently because I think my body was finally sick of the nuvaring.

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My dr had a fit I went back on the pill right after surgery because it can cause blood clots and doesn't absorb right. The have a 3 month bc shot but it can cause weight gain ):

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I use the iud. Mirena is the brand. It's for 5 years and can come out after 6 months if u want. The best thing I have ever done!!!

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