AboutDiane Cheryl Expertise I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 21 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience I have almost 21 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 21 years of counseling experience. I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 21 years.
Question I am 19 and have taken Mircette 28 for 5 months to regulate my period. My periods are regulated and shorter but I have gained 15-20 pounds during this time frame. Is there a better pill? One that for sure doesn't cause weight gain?
Thanks!
Tiffany
Answer Hi Tiffany,
Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to consult your personal physician. In my opinion, there are a lot of side effects and dangers from hormonal birth control. I'm going to send you a short article about the pill and I will put it after my signature. One of the side effects is weight gain and I believe that most pills do have that side effect. But I can do some more research if you like. Just email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Ok, below is the info. Let me know what you think.
Diane Cheryl
<<I want to warn you on some of the risks of the pill.
<Progestins and the estrogen in the pill are artificial hormones that
make your body believe that it is pregnant month after month. All the
vital organs in your body are affected by the constant use of the pill.
It contains powerful steroids and artificial hormones.
This constant presence of powerful steroids is not healthy, and there
are side effects when using the pill. Here are the ways the pill can
work.
1. It can prevent ovulation (releasing an egg from the ovary)
2. It can cause the mucus in the cervix to change so that if sperm
reach the cervix, they are not allowed to enter, and
3. It can irritate the lining of the uterus so that if the first two
actions fail, and you do become pregnant, your body will reject the
fetus (baby) and he or she will die.
It's called a chemical abortion.
Here are some of the side effects of the pill:
-bacterial infections (because the pill weakens the immune system.)
-more susceptible to the AIDS virus (HIV) because the pill weakens the
immune system
-pelvic inflammatory disease-an infection of the fallopian tubes that
can cause sickness or sterility
-infertility-unable to ever bear children
-ectopic pregnancy
-shrinking of the womb (endometrial atrophy)
-mood swings and depression
-breast cancer
-blood clots
-birth defects in children conceived while women are on the pill
-tender breasts
-stroke
-cervical cancer
-weight gain >>
