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Dont know what to do trigestrel
the nurse told me to start with trigestrel and when its finished i must continue with triphasic so should i still continue taking triphasil because i finished my first pack of trigestril today 8 february and then got my periods yesterday 7 february but the cramps was so severe that i had to go to a chemist and they gave me ponstel which i should take 3 times a day until the pain goes away so i just wanted to know if i should still continue using triphasil birth control pill eventhou im taking ponstel for my period cramps as well
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You changed your question. When I answered, you hadn't mentioned a second prescription, a change from trigestrel to triphasil. So if birth control is causing the cramps, it would be due to trigestrel and you have no idea yet if the other would cause cramping.
Although all hormonal birth control have similar side effects. And Grandfather is right that hormonal birth control isn't the best way to go but it's the most commonly prescribed. I don't know if they still offer it, but if your insurance covers it, I would suggest skipping the hormonal ones if you can and using a non hormonal contraceptive. And of those, the only trustworthy one I know of is Paragard, the copper IUD. I don't know if Drs still recommend it but you can certainly ask for it. Never had any side effects. Its more cost effective in the long run as the one time insertion of the device into uterus lasts about 10 yrs before having to be removed or remove earlier to start having kids and there is no delay time for body to adjust from hormones to be able to conceive, it has a better success rate than all other contraceptives, and it's hassle free, you don't have to remember to take anything. Pharmaceuticals make more money off the monthly birth control pills than the copper IUD despite the one time bigger cost to put it in. Its all about money more often than what is best for the female. So I advise contacting your Dr Nurse, first off and get clear instructions on whether to take the other prescription while on period, mention the severe cramping which is a side effect of the pill. And if you're told to stop taking it, then no sex until you've been long enough on a new prescription.
Or instead of listening to their instructions regarding the pill. Advise them that you are not going to take the pill anymore, and that you want an appointment to discuss non hormonal contraceptives instead. Make sure to get all the facts on those. But you can research online ahead just putting in a search for 'non hormonal birth control/contraceptives.' If diaphragm is recommended, think hard, it's a hassle to insert, takes the spontaneity out of sex, it's a bit messy with the spermicide that must be used along with, and i got pregnant while using it. Too much room for error. Get informed using the web and take birth control into your hands, you decide what you want to use instead of letting the NURSE decide for you. Good luck
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At first, I wasn't going to answer your question, as it's a bit away from the usual topics that I ordinarily give advice on but I just couldn't get it out of my mind.
I realize that some people believe that these drugs are good and harmless but I'm among those who have seen, first hand, the danger that these hormonal birth control drugs pose.
All oral contraceptives pose a risk for painful menses, severe headaches, blood clots, cardiovascular disease and stroke as well as hair loss, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, anxiety and depression.
If you were my granddaughter, I'd advise you not to take any of them. There are other forms of contraception that you can discuss with your nurse.
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