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    I've been taking birth control pills for 11 years and decided to stop taking them as of my last cycle last week. What kind of changes should I be expecting? How long will it take for my body to get used to not having the hormones?
    Is it true that once you withdraw from birth control pills, you may actually lose a few pounds?
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    it/s definatly possible to loose weight,m especially if your pills made you bloated. But it'd be water weight, pretty much.

    you may spot a little, or have wierd cycles. If your bc helped with blemishes, they may return. You may feel cranky/moody. Any symptoms your pills gave you will leave.

    If 1-3 months all the hormones will have worked their way out of your body, and you'll be just like you were pre pill.

    oh, and you are definatly able to get pregnant right away. So be careful!

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    Default Re: going off of birth control pills

    All of the above! Plus expect a stronger libido.


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    Default Re: going off of birth control pills

    I'm planning on getting pregnant soon thats why I got off the pill, stronger libido will be a good thing because after many years dealing with horny guys sex is the last thing on my mind. I dont really remember how I was pre pill, I know I gained about 15lbs shortly after going on the pill but that was because my lifestyle changed.

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    Default Re: going off of birth control pills

    The differences I notice off the pill are stronger libido, heavier periods, more cramps+pms, and an adjustment period where there are a few breakouts.

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    Default Re: going off of birth control pills

    apparantly strippers who dont use birth control make more money! Hormones etc...its scientifically proven in the States!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Erika_FL View Post
    I'm planning on getting pregnant soon thats why I got off the pill, stronger libido will be a good thing because after many years dealing with horny guys sex is the last thing on my mind. I dont really remember how I was pre pill, I know I gained about 15lbs shortly after going on the pill but that was because my lifestyle changed.
    oh! congrats! And good luck ttc

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lola Rose View Post
    oh! congrats! And good luck ttc
    Thank you, I'm really excited cant wait

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