Should I go off the pill?

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Yup Im not going back on the pill either.

Messes with my body, my head, and hey like Lulu said, sex drive!!!

[Aimz]

The sex drive thing has always been an issue - it's a catch 22 isn't it? I'll have a higher sex drive but he'll have to use annoying condoms (which I don't care much for either).

Has anyone seen improvement in the symptoms of endo and not being on the pill?

[Kitt3n]

Hun, the pill screwed me sideways - in more ways than one! There is no way I will ever pump that chemical crap into me ever again. DH completely understands and does not want me on it. Do some googling as to what it does to you.

Then our second prob - I am allergic to latex! So we have to buy the latex free condoms. They are onto version 2 now - which arent as good feeling as the first ones - but, they feel soooooo much more natural than the regular type. Unfortunately they are also more exxy.

They are called Durex Avanti (i think - we havent needed them for a while!!)

[Aimz]

I am happy to use them if it means I can get back to regular hormones and functioning again. After being told that my pill is doing more damage than good in my case I am more sure than ever that I don't want to be on it anymore.

But DH will fight me tooth and nail about having to use condoms. I can deal with a few days of crabbiness and I know in the end he will understand - but I don't want to take away any pleasure from him either.

[M22]

yep i'd go off it. maybe make a deal, condoms = more booty time

[dusty]

Hun you should talk with your FS first. Endo reacts to hormonal changes this is why endo can cause scarring and adhesions during the monthly cycle. I am not sure how the pill or not being on the pill would be affecting any endo you may have now, but if you do end up having endo your doctor may then want you to go on a drug treatment (like Syneral) for a few months to ensure any remaining bits are knocked out. This could also affect when you start TTC - something to talk through in detail with your FS before and after your lap.

[catherinemoses]

Condoms are not the only other method of contraception!. I hated being on the pill. If you get to know your cycle (which will take a while especially coming off the pill) you will be able to know when it is safe to have sex and when you will need condoms. Look into the Billings Method (it also helps if you actually want to conceive too!!). This is how we don't get pregnant and if we really have to do it when I am fertile we use condoms then. I like it cos I'm not putting horrible chemicals into my body,I am more in tune with my body and we are both responsible for not having babies!