female only Birth Control and The Band

[Aurelia 2]

Hey ladies!

I've been taking Lybrel since 2007 and it's been amazing. I haven't had a period since november 2007. I had my surgery on 3/18 and sure enough couple days later Aunt Flo shows up. I can't begin to explain how hellish it is to have a period when you're newly banded. It's been 5 days and the period shows no signs of letting up.

Has anyone had issues with birth control since getting banded.

[MacMadame 81]

The surgery can mess with your hormones. Some people get a period right after, some stop having them for a while, etc.

My first one after surgery was 1 week late.

[Carrie_C 9]

I had surgery in May and I just started having trouble with my period. I am on loestrin. I have been on it for over a year and I have never had a problem until recently. Last month I had my period for about 3 weeks and this month I have had it for about 2 weeks. I went to my GYN and she didn't find anything wrong. She said it is most likely from losing so much weight. She said she could change me to a different pill, but I would probably have the same problems. She said most women's cycles straighten out the closer you get to goal and the more stable your weight gets.

[Aurelia 2]

Are you serious? This does not bode well with me. I have horrible PMS and I turn into such a witch. I hope this is just a fluke and my pill starts working the proper way.

[Carrie_C 9]

I know, it is awful. Maybe you should see you GYN just to make sure everything is ok.

[Blaze21 5]

I got my period 2 days after surgery. I didn't start my ortho evra until sept of 08 and have had a regular period since then

[xavier 153]

I am a Lybrel-lover too! The person who said hormones is exactly right but there's something else...heparin! A little blood thinner to keep you from getting a blood clot makes all your blood thinner so a regular scheduled period can seem very heavy and an unexpected one can be unleashed!! Not a big deal but inconvenient!!! Cali