birth control pill

[wgp123]

Hi have been on the combined birth pill since I was 13.5 years old due to irregular and heavy periods. I came off 3 times to fall pregnant, which I did the month straight after eg off pill period then fell. Each time the mini pill wasn't strong enough to control the bleeding. A year a ago I was on a pill and I thought that my anxiety and weight was an issue so I changed to the Yaz combined pill. My anxiety and weight haven't changed. I have never had trouble with weight until this past 2 years and although I am watching what I eat and exercise 3 times a week nothings is working. I also get extremely lethargic the week before my period and this has been since my last child 10 years ago. Is there any pill out there that will help? I know I can use the mirena but I am a scardy cat. Warina

[lucknlove1989]

Have you ever thought of trying the Nuva Ring? I have been on it 3 years with no side effects at all with it being very effective, and it is very simple to use also!

Best wishes.

[DANI0103]

Hello and welcome,
I am the same way, I have heavy periods and I used to gain a lot of weight but now i am on Yaz and that seems to help. Maybe you can ask your GYN. if she recommends andything else maybe a different dose.
-Dani