So, here it is. I think hormonal birth control is possibly dangerous. Now, I swear I am not some crazy hippie, all-natural type, or a conspiracy theorist or a hypochondriac. I'm just being honest with myself, and you. When I first looked into going off the pill, I was horrified at my findings. No period for months on end? Severe hair loss? One giant bleed-out down the line that left some hospitalized?! Inability to get pregnant despite 100% normal test results? None of this seemed to me to say, "Hey, birth control is fine for you to take!" It sounded more like an intense drug withdrawal.
Now, I have been on the birth control pill, specifically ortho tri-cyclen lo, since the age of 15! Just about 9 years now. I've never changed brands, taken a break or had a pregnancy scare, and my doc assured me it was fine to continue taking it per usual. And honestly, I have had no issues. My period comes like clock work, is light, low maintenance, minimal cramping, short and simple. So what's my issue?? Well, recently I had my second ovarian cyst rupture. It isn't a huge deal, but it is insanely painful when it happens. This is the second one I have ever had, the first being about 4 years ago. So the weird thing is that normally doctor's prescribe hormonal birth control to keep these cysts under control. They think the more regular your hormones, the less likely they are to occur. The thing is, in my mind, why would I dose up on FAKE estrogen to help regulate my hormones? Wouldn't I want my own body to create its own rhythm and produce its own natural estrogen to cure this problem? I don't like the idea of covering up a symptom rather than actually solving the cause. I am a 100% healthy woman, getting pats on the back from my doc for perfect blood pressure, cholesterol, decent diet and somewhat regular exercise. Why wouldn't my body be capable of a natural, regular cycle? I sure think it is. And thus this experiment is born!
I'm keeping this blog as a way to note my results as every story I read about this journey seemed, well, rather traumatic. Although, none of these girls seemed to have my same circumstances. My period was always easy and normal before I ever started birth control (I only took it to, well, you know, not be a pregnant teen...) And when I went on it, I had no side affects. I just started and never looked back. Until now. So, here is hoping going back off will be no problem! Wish me luck :)
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