Birth Control (Pill) Question

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Thanks for all your wonderful information! I am now seriously considering stopping taking them after I finish the pack of pills that I currently have, for medical reasons. Hey, I don’t even like taking Advil or Tylenol for headaches! Especially since my family on both sides have a history of heart disease, this can’t be good for my body.
Thanks again!

You should definitely be aware of this! That was a huge physical motivation for me coming off of them the first time. Do you get migraines or smoke? If you do, that ups your risk even more. Make sure your doc knows of this family history, if you haven’t already told him/her.

Like I said before if your periods are pretty painful, try to find out why. But don’t be discouraged. There are many ways to help keep them light and the pain less without bcp use…things like exercise, avoiding caffeine, good nutrition, etc.