Birth control and bloated constantly!?

Question

I was taking Orthro tri cyc. low and was bloated for most of the month, especially the first week. So my doctor put me on Yasmin, I am into the first week and bloated again, I can't live with this discomfort all the time! Does any one have any suggestions or has experienced this??

Answer 1

No matter what birth control drug you take, you will experience undesirable side effects. My best advice is to stop using any birth control method and just be open to the possibility of having a child (I am assuming you are married). If you have a legitimate need to avoid pregnancy, there is the technique known as natural family planning, or NFP. In a nutshell it is a method for knowing when a woman is or is not fertile, so that a woman can either know when to avoid sexual activity to avoid pregnancy or to know when best to have s*x in order to maximize the chances of achieving pregnancy. Plus, you get the added benefit of enjoying s*x the way it was created to be - a loving and bonding experience with your spouse. Below are some links to more information.