Post op, PCOS and pregnancy prevention, oh my!

[recreatingcate 132]

Ha, see what I did there? Anyway..

I have PCOS, and have been on oral contraceptives since I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 12 with an 8 month break in-between sometime when I was 15/16 (now 24). I operate on a totally different emotional scale when I am off the pill, and my weight goes haywire, up and down and up again. Not to mention the horrendous, life stopping cramps.. ouch! I'm still in the pre-op stages, but my surgeon has talked to me about going off the pill since I've been on it for some time, and the risk of blood clots is high enough as it is.

What method of birth control have any of you used/tried/loved/hated? I'm a fan of getting my cycle monthly (for a variety of personal reasons, but mostly, so I know I'm not pregnant! haha! I definitely plan on talking to my doctor, even so, any input that can be provided would be awesome! Currently looking into the patch and IUD, but opinions on all are welcome! TIA!

Edited November 12, 2016 by recreatingcate

[Gungirl1385 63]

I too have pcos I take yaz it's low estrogen so less emotional wacky stuff for me

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[rolosmom7 740]

Ha, see what I did there? Anyway..

I have PCOS, and have been on oral contraceptives since I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 12 with an 8 month break in-between sometime when I was 15/16 (now 24). I operate on a totally different emotional scale when I am off the pill, and my weight goes haywire, up and down and up again. Not to mention the horrendous, life stopping cramps.. ouch! I'm still in the pre-op stages, but my surgeon has talked to me about going off the pill since I've been on it for some time, and the risk of blood clots is high enough as it is.

What method of birth control have any of you used/tried/loved/hated? I'm a fan of getting my cycle monthly (for a variety of personal reasons, but mostly, so I know I'm not pregnant! haha! I definitely plan on talking to my doctor, even so, any input that can be provided would be awesome! Currently looking into the patch and IUD, but opinions on all are welcome! TIA!

I have endometriosis - take continuous bcp. Surgeon (male) asked me to stop, his PA (female, sleeve patient) said I'd be fine.

Without cbcp - I'd be in the hospital in pain. So I took my bcp until surgery day. I knew the risk and weighed it and that was my decision (with my PAs blessing).

[RNMomof4 86]

If you want a longer term birth control the Mirena IUD is a great choice. Light to no periods, don't have to think about it.

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[bridgett.j 2]

I too have PCOS, I currently have the Nexpalon (insert in upper arm), is a 3year BC. Have had no periods since I had, I'm due to have it replaced March 2017.

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

If you want a longer term birth control the Mirena IUD is a great choice. Light to no periods, don't have to think about it.

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Im on my second round of mirena, 7 years so far. I dont get periods and it was covered by insurance, so no ongoing costs associated with my lady parts.

You dont have to have given birth to use mirena. Its more painful to insert (and remove) if you havent, put the pain is mostly pissed of uterus cramps and goes away after a couple of days. For me, it was totally worth it for 5 years of no worries.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

[SweetPotato 142]

I have nexplanon and it was working awesomely for 1.5 years, but just found out 5 weeks pregnant. Very unexpected. Having it taken out and mirena put in:(.