Quitting birth control? Here is what you NEED TO KNOW!| As told by a Nurse Practitioner

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Deanna Tikhonov WHNP-BC discusses easy steps to take prior to stopping your birth control method- particularly the pill, patch or ring for a smooth transition. Stopping birth control doesn't have to be a scary thing and with proper prep you can start to feel better than ever!

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[talia]

Doctors found two pulmonary embolisms in my lungs so I had to stop taking birth control. It's been six days since and they have not prepared me for anything and couldn't answer some of my questions, so thank you for this video!

[Corkey]

I’ve been thinking of coming off the pill for a few months now. Just finished my pack and I’m not going back! I found a “birth control cleanse” at my local vitamin store I think I’m also going to try out. My periods have always been ridiculously heavy and random. The first one I ever had I was 13. It lasted for two weeks and then I didn’t get another one for 6 months. I got on bc when I was 18, went off when I was 20 because I lost my insurance, and went back on it before I turned 21. Thanks for this informative video, this is the best one I’ve seen on the matter and I definitely subscribed!

[MMUNIII]

I had really bad cycles before. They were irregular and very painful, I even got diagnosed with dysmenorrhea. I am scared to get off of birth control but I want to! I just don’t want the pain, dehydration and missed days to come back

[pablopedro]

I got on birth control when I was 14, and it helped clear up cystic back acne and calm my raging teen hormones. Now I’m 20, and I’m worried the problems I had will come back, but at the same time those problems could’ve gotten better with age. I really hope it’s the latter.

[themindestmonarch_]

Thank you! I was a little nervous but you helped ease my worry about it!

[alissakuhn]

I stopped taking the pill 3 months ago and had very mild symptoms until the last week or so. I've noticed hormonal acne on my cheeks and jawline. I also haven't had a period yet. I've read a prenatal vitamin could help get the gut back into balance. Would this be a good thing to try?

[brittanymorgan]

1) food intake
2) get stress in check

[carystegg]

Thank you. I am thinking of coming off it. This really helped me.

[ksr]

I didn't consult my doctor. I just stopped taking it. I will never use birth control again.

[solracm]

Hey I have a question. Knowing that I am blind and I’m still trying to find answers and my fiancé she’s blind to. She just started taking the birth control pills yesterday August 17
What would happen is she drops a pill and loose it?
Is that going to mess up the cycles and in weeks? Does she have to take whatever is available for the next day or skip it or watt ?
The other question. She’s from Puerto Rico
I am from Pennsylvania.
And you know how we have those daylight saving stuff but that is not the case in Puerto Rico.
She started taking the pills at 9 PM Puerto Rico time and that is the same time here in Pennsylvania.
But when she comes on January it’s going to be 8 o’clock from Pennsylvania because it’s going to be one hour behind .
Let’s suppose that she wants to keep the 9:00 PM. Can she change the time on the last seven pills that don’t have hormones? Meaning after the last pill starting the new cycle again 21 days question
So It can change to 9 PM from Pennsylvania? And is that going to mess up anything or no?
Question number three.
She’s taking a pill called. Tribura .
And I’m not so sure if they have that pill over here. But let’s suppose that they don’t have it. If she needs to take a different brand similar to that one? Is that going to mess up her system or is she going to get nauseous again? Or is it gonna be bad for her body?
That is my worryNess. Let me know if you are able to answer me. Remember I am blind. And she was thinking about taking pills for two years at least because we are long distance and after we get married. They recommend that at least we have 2 years to get to know each other better and she gets comfortable over here.
Before having a baby. Thank you so much.

[irisvestergaard]

So I’ve been off the pill for 2 weeks now after using it for over 6 years for hormonal acne and PMS. I’m experiencing headaches almost every single day and am not sure if this is normal. Any advice?

[liivetvliivetv]

I started birth control due to heavy cycles. But lately I’ve been thinking of having my fourth baby. I’ve missed a few pills throughout the years and noticed that I bleed after about 2-3 days. We are also trying to have multiples if possible. We were recommended to start clomid and Serophene to help fulfill our wishes.

[annaharmon]

I stopped my birth control because of the spotting on and off. It’s with every pill or shot I had (I had enough of that) so now three days later I’m experiencing heavy bleeding. How long should that last?

[brittanymorgan]

I never willingly got on bc.. i was forced on it bc by dhr.. when i was 16 or 17.. im 24 now.. been on depo this time 2 years in a row

[lmnopoli]

Finished my pack and stopped cold Turkey thereafter. It’s been 5 days and the only issue I’ve been experiencing is EXTREME fatigue. To the point where it’s affecting my day to day life. Might consider going back on it for this reason. Idk. It’s bad. 😫

[raidelinbatista]

I have decided to get off the pill. My i finished the white pills and im indecisive in wether to take the placebo/sugar pills since it does not have hormones. I know you said to finish the pack but i dont get why i should take the placebo pills? Please help.

[jillianhdrake]

Wondering if it’s common to feel nauseous after stopping birth control ? I recently stopped a couple of weeks ago after taking for 12 years. Thanks !

[kylarooks]

Hey! Thanks so much for the video! Is it normal to not have a regular period after stopping? I've been on bc pills for about 8 years. However, I recently stopped in March and haven't had a cycle since.

[lizz_rosee_]

I’ve been on the patch for 2 years and I’ve noticed a serious depression and anxiety incline from what I’ve had before which was light depression and barely anxiety, do you think the patch could *possibly* increase depression and anxiety in certain people?? I do see a psychiatrist as well but I’m
Not super educated on birth control side affects with mental illness.

[feliciamarie]

What about feeling dizzy lightheaded nauseous low blood pressure