+Valerie Atkinson Yes I wanna know too cuz my situation is so similar. I tried going off the pill before but experienced all of those effects and my doctors just advised me to go back on the pill. If waiting it out does work, then I might consider stopping completely too
+Valerie Atkinson As an update, most of my post-symptoms have gone now. However, my sense of smell didn't ever come back completely even until now - I can smell overtones but not the rich flavors of foods (difficult to explain) as compared to my previously very sensitive sense of smell from before the pill. Acne problems continued for a few years after coming off the pill (with good sleep, less stress and a good diet, it can be lessened but I constantly had a breakout or two all the time even until now - skincare products have helped though). Overall I still don't advise any women to go on the pill for long periods of time as a personal opinion! Love you guys!
+meejmuse Hi Jen, thank you for this video. This was really informative for me as I will be getting married soon once I graduate and move to Korea. Thank you for the update and thank you for a perspective from a Christian perspective. I have another question, if you don't mind answering between sisters. Are you currently using other forms of contraceptives or have you decided to not use any? Thanks for mentioning this in your last video, I feel it was brought up during a time I needed this info. Thanks for always being your beautiful and true self! :)
What I meant by "not natural" is the part where we are controlling our body's cycle. Like I said numerous times, I'm speaking to you as a friend/sister here - giving my own experience but still giving everyone their own space to make their own decisions. I respect you guys and only made this video out of care, not to "influence". Hope I clarified that x
You're the older sister so many of us wish we had. I've probably been subscribed for a year or more now and I had no idea just how honest you have always been with us. Thanks for being there for us!!
My reason for taking the pill was because my period was irregular and i got heavy, cystic acne. My dermatologist said that i had a hormone imbalance, i had to take antibiotics for my mountain-like acne that hurt and stayed for a year. Since i started taking the pill, my period is regular and i didn't have any big acne spots anymore. :) Still, thanks for your story! :)
@@dnt.kybella i stopped taking the pills for 6months now and i can say, yes, your acne comes back. but if you change your diet and eat low carb, 1 month BEFORE you stop taking the pills, i noticed that it's not that bad. if you continue eat low carb, the acne you get is small, on occasion 1 bigger pimple, but it goes away fast. i hope my skin will balance out after 1 year.
Im glad you decided to share your experience. I don't think the pill is all bad, its just that every individual has to make sure the positives outweigh the negatives. FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. I remember going to forums regarding contraceptive methods and reading things that scared me, but I also heard from women with no long term effects. But at the end of the day do what's best for you.
Thanks for saying that. I regret reading those news about rare cases of women who suffered fatal blood clots from pills and other anti-pill articles. They scared me off the pills and years later I found out I had endometriosis all along only after it nearly destroyed me. Now I have hope again because I received surgery and I'm starting to find hormonal treatments that work for me. The articles never tell you what age, weight etc. the women with fatal issues were too. Did they smoke etc? You never know the full story. There is a risk of deep vein thrombosis and certain cancers with the pills but like you said, as an individual I would not have a life worth living either way so I take this risk. Studies say being pregnant is even more of a risk than being on the pill. Smoking and being a certain age(hormones change with age) as well as having migraines all factor into what contraceptives one should be using.
I'm not a religious person but I think that verse is beautiful. Don't give yourself to someone who doesn't appreciate you for your worth, a message that every person should take to heart. You are incredibly brave to put this video up, I have so much respect for you.
Meejmuse-san, thank you for posting vlogs like this. Do not ever think that every thing is good and right to do, just because the people in western world are doing it. People in the west think differently than people in the east. Question everything no matter what people in the west accept or do. Take more credence from your family. Western stuff does not always = good. I live this everyday, sometimes I wish I was in Japan. Love you babe, always, your husband is lucky to have you in his life.
I found it so brave that you were able to upload this video even knowing the different criticisms that may come from it. You really make us girls feel like we're all different pearls of each kind. Thank you so much for you caring words!
Oh Jen, you truly are a beautiful person! Although I clicked into this video without having prior consideration whatsoever of taking the pill, I was really touched by your honest and open-hearted approach to the topic by sharing with us your own personal experiences with the pill.
Thank you so much for opening up like this to us and genuinely educate/advise us on such a "controversial" thing. I never thought about the pill past controlling my period. It's highly irregular beyond me just having a 35wk cycle, but now I feel as if seeing a doctor and not making it a first option seems like a good idea. I really appreciate this heart to heart, 18 minutes flew by because it was insightful Unnie.
recently, I've been seriously considering going on the pill, but after watching your video, I think I might give it a second thought. I think it's really amazing of you to share such a sensitive experience on a public platform like youtube, and also give great advice. thank you x
Usually I don't have the patience to sit through an 18 minute video but this was very helpful, thank you... the way you speak and express everything is really great :)
hi Jen, it me Mel. I just wanna say thank you for sharing all of these with us. I've got married early this yr and this video really broadens my knowledge on contraceptives via pills. I didn't know the side effects could be that serious. Thank god the people ard me discourage the consumption of excessive pills/medication so I'm rather skeptical about them too. I hope your body will slowly go back to normal. love you Jen!
I took Yaz a couple of years ago because my dermatologist recommended it to me for my acne. After taking it for a year, I started getting urinary tract infections, so I stopped. It's good to know that I'm not the only one that had a bad experience with that specific pill. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
I was on Yas first and my body didn't like it. I had a reaction right away and stopped within a month of starting it. I was switched to a low does generic for Ortho-Tricyclen now for years and it's been good for me. I think my acne got better and my weight wasn't effected by the pill. But my periods are regular now and my flow is not heavy, of which it was the total opposite before. Now, the pill is also regulating a fibroid for me. The pill is amazing for all it does. My situation was different and my hormones were all over the place. I have an Asian mom that was against the pill also and didn't understand why I wanted to take it. But once I kept spotting and having periods for long amounts of time and then have long stretches of no periods, she became more accepting plus all the homeopathic/traditional remedies weren't doing a thing for me. A few years later she brought it up again and asked whether I really needed it. I stopped for a like 3 months just to see how I would fair and my periods were irregular again. Worse, my fibroid began to increase in size. Needless to say, I went straight back to the pill. My mom preferred it rather than risk possible future surgery on an enlarged fibroid located on my cervix. I definitely support a woman's choice for her body, but I would also like to point out that these hormonal contraceptives aren't just a choice sometimes. For people like me or others with severe issues like endometriosis or people with horrible PMS symptoms (vomiting, severe cramping, migraines, etc.), the pill does more than just regulate periods. It's a chance at improved quality of life. I don't think many people realize this when they talk about hormonal contraception. To me it's a luxury to be able to talk about it like it's just a choice.
My hubby had a good, stable job that was able to provide for both of us :) I was ready to enter into a life-long commitment, having matured quickly through many things I experienced in life, even at a young age (of course, back then I didn't think I was that young! hehe). Thank you, I'm glad this video is helping some of you guys. It really needs to be talked about much more x
Hello, Jen. did not use pills after I got married, but I do understand what you have gone through. I have experienced acne problem (3 years) and am experiencing hair loss (almost 3 years) problem for some reason. Mine are much worse than yours actually. I did not understand why God allowed that happened to me, but now I think God has His pace. Since He knows how much hair we have, what I can do is to trust Him and have stronger faith in Him. Thanks again for your sincere sharing! God Bless!
This video has helped me even now in 2020. Many people have suggested that I take birth control for acne or bad cramps but I was always against it. Thank you for sharing your experience! Your like my older sis that I can take advice from and learn from :) Love you
Thank you for this video. I've been contemplating whether or not I should take the pill because I live with my boyfriend and I also have some acne. Your video was so informative and touching at the same time. It couldn't have been easy to share your experience with the pill on UA-cam for the whole world to see but it was so sweet. You are so inspiring!! I had so many questions and doubts and fears about it and I had no one to ask.Thank you again.
from my understanding the pill tricks your body into thinking you're pregant, thererfore, when stopping the pill i would assume tht you would have post pregnancy sympotoms, which includes losing your hair
While being on contraceptive pills my skin cleared up and my period was really nice and I didn't gain weight. HOWEVER, I got extremely depressed and anxious. I would cry every day and sleep a lot. It was the wort time of my life. I quit taking the pills and my depression went away after 3-4 months, thankfully.
+LittleLazyKitty xD that was quick. i though you had to take it for as long as you want clear skin. did your skin get worse before it cleared up? thank u :)
I'm just alone at home and bored, that's why I answered quickly xDDD So my skin was a bit problematic and then I started taking the pill and it completely cleared out. Then I stopped taking the pill and my skin did break out but it was just a bit, after a week it returned to normal and it was pretty clear. The pill generally regulated my hormones, so even after stopping taking it my period was good and I didn't have acne. My only problem was the depression side effect.
which would cause your hair not to go through the 'dead stage". that is why pregnant women often get thicker fuller hair. once they give birth the hair follicle goes to the 'dead stage'' contributing to postpartum hair loss (11 months later i am finally growing hair back, but still losing a ton~) i don't know if or how that would help... but take good care of yourself!! you will be a great mommy one day! xoxo
Thanks for sharing your experience! I've had some bad experiences with the coil, so now I'm going on Yasmine. For anyone reading this: do your research, talk to your gyn, discuss worries you have with them, and share your past experiences of contraceptive methods. Different methods work for different people, if you feel like something's not working after 2 months, switch if you want! It doesn't have to be forever :)
Thankyou so much girl I was prescribed Yasmin because I have a lot of hormonal stuff around my period ( PMDD) and I just want it to ease , I’m kinda nervous to take something that’s not natural but I think I have to at this point 😭 anyway thankyou so much for sharing your experience & I love the little message at the end , yes us women have to cherish our bodies 💜✨
it amazing how God is using u to help others through UA-cam. I think its important for younger girls to know their worth. I got married young and was on birth control (Yaz) & i did get off & then got back on after having 2 of my kids.i do get irregular periods where im bleeding over 22 days & less. I'm still going through that after i got off last year. I feel u since im korean too and heard its not good to be on the pill. Overall this vid is awesome and i think its wonderful for you to share.
Thank you soo much for uploading this video, I'm only 15 - about to be 16 and this hadn't really crossed my mind. I really thought that going on a pill would be okay- i had no idea of the serious dammage i could do to myself in the future. I feel so blessed right now because i dont think I will go on the pill when I get married (I'm a christian too hehe:) ) because my immune system hasn't been very strong all my life, but God is good and merciful. Praying for you to have full recovery sister!
We got married at the same age~! 19! I've been on the pill since I was married, my husband is Chinese and he is worried what its doing to my body and if it would affect the baby in the future. We are planning to have baby soon, so i'll be going off it. hopefully everything is okay, but I believe the Lord will bless my children with awesome health! Just one thing I pray for my future kids, hehe.
Jamaicans are also very health conscious. My nurse told me the side effects of the pill if I was on it and if I was ready to come off (in case i was ready for a child). I was mystified by what she told me. It was a total turn off. A lot of the things she mentioned were mentioned in this video. Thank you for spreading the word.
Thank you..♥I have never taken a pill in my life but knew there must be side effects despite all the ads that say its free of side effects. But I never imagined somebody was going through this much if side effects. This video you made is going to save so many women from even considering taking the pills. I love you jen! This video made me love you and think of you as a sister even more3
Im 27, Im a doctor, I was on BC with Yazmin because of dismenorrhea, after 4 months taking Yazmin, I had a PULMONARY EMBOLISM, wich is BLOOD CLOTS in the lungs, all I can say is I almost DIED, BC pills have a lot of adverse efects and it is so sad that many women take them like if they were candies. This is the worst thing I've ever been through. PLEASE do NOT ask for advise in youtube channels!
Hi Jen! I'm so thankful for the way you're loving us so selflessly by being honest and making yourself vulnerable~ I really treasure your heartfelt sharing & Definitely find it practically helpful as well! I'll be praying for your body to become stable and restored to full health..It must be quite stressful~~ But God is good like you shared and he's in control
When I started the pill (Yasmin)it was my first time taking bc and it made me gain weight and irritated and just miserable ... I have a hormonal disorder and it was supposed to help with that and my cyst. It did nothing but make me suffer.
Jen -3 you give the most awesome advice and are such a genuine and loving soul! I am also a big believer in being natural because risking you health is never worth it. I look up to your beauty which is not only on the outside but within as well. You will make a perfect mother in the future, I can see it already. God bless you, xx
thanks for sharing your experiences with us ((: i admire your calmness and your maturity very much ^____^ with regards to the 'symptoms' you experienced/are still experiencing after coming off the pill - do not worry too much~ the human body is amazingly resilient! while it may take some time (perhaps as long as you were on the pill) to get back to normal, these symptoms should gradually fade
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience. I love your videos on these "girl" issues because I feel they are usually so covered up (especially in Asian cultures) and there isn't really anywhere to turn for advice. Thanks for being so open and your heartfelt advice.
thanks so much for this video, my experience was very similar to yours, it's to nice to hear another girl's story. i'm also losing an abnormal amount of hair and it's worrying me alot, hopefully our hair will both go back to normal soon enough!
Jen, thanks for sharing this information with us like a sister! It was really touching to know how much you care. I was actually considering about taking the pill to get my period on a regular basis because my body's hormones had spiraled out of control and I had to be hospitalized for uncontrollable bleeding. Luckily I've only taken pills for 3 months before I decided to stop and just let my body work out its issues. I have not had any symptoms and I now have an almost regular cycle.
When I went off the pill I got full blown acne. My chest “leaked” fluid onto my shirt. I had a big circle of wetness over my nipple & didn’t even know it until later. My hair started breaking off like crazy. My GYN said, “The pill helps your hair, now that you’re off of it your hair is going back to the way it was b4”. I thought, “No, my hair was NOT like this b4”. Some doctors paint an image that it’s a miracle pill & most people are completely fine with it so U have nothing to worry about.
I admire this vid so much! thanks for making it!:) There's not many vids like this..I took the yazmin pills for a few months then stop. It's been two years and a half, and my periods are irregular. it's gotten better through out the years, but sometimes its still irregular..comes really late or skip a month and comes early the next month.
Hi Jen, Thanks for your honesty and openness to share your experience. I've been recommended by a specialist to take the pill for my acne and menstrual cramps. Am uncomfortable with the idea of regulating my hormones cos like what you said it is unnatural and I think based on your experience and others who have commented on your video (sharing their experiences, thank you) I will not be taking the pill. I will just stick with acne cream and painkillers, because I'm still young and the idea of
I've been on the pill for almost two years for the main purpose of regulating my abnormal periods. It's really life changing for me because I've always experienced abnormal periods ever since I started my periods at age 14. I was really hesitant but I'm glad I came to this decision. My pills are low dosage which is a lot better for you if your main purposes for the pill is to help with acne, regulation, maintain weight, etc. I am not experiencing any problems or differences what so ever.
im glad i got off the ortho evra patch cause my husband read up about it and said for me to get off of it cause it would cause heart attacks and i was having a hard time breathing, so i agreed to what he said and i got off of it, unfortunately i didnt realized i had a bad uterine tumor in me (it was in me since i was 14 and i didnt realize it) and i had to have a immediate life or death surgery and i had to have a life saving hysterectomy, but im grateful for your words meej.:)
언니, 정말감사함니다! You are 대박! :) I was on the pill for 2 months due to a gynecologic condition and the side effects were terrible- acne, weight gain, and mood swings. The pill was the only medical treatment for my condition, but even my doctor did not want me to regularly use it because of its side effects. I tried approaching my problems naturally, and it worked for me after two years of effort. And thank you for sharing that Bible verse. It enlightened me! You're truly heaven-sent! :D
Hey Meej~~ I really appreciated this video. I have to take continuous birth control because I have all sorts of problems with my reproductive organs that are made worse my ovulation and menstruation. I'm on a different pill since I moved to Korea and I have a new set of doctors. I'm planning to get re-checked here and see if they think I should still be taking the pill as continuously. Of course, in my case, it is absolutely essential that I check with doctors first before doing anything but your video helped me broaden my knowledge about this subject. Thank you for being so open and sharing this with us
Ty for this comment. I had to suffer in the same way you did, i also ended up throwing up from the terrible pain. I put up with it for about 8 years but finally i decided i can't take 3-4 days off from my life every month, at least not anymore. I just started taking the pill and now i'm looking up info for what to expect and your comment gives me hope that it might be ok. I guess i just have to wait and see what effects it has on me :)
I found this video so informative and I really appreciate your honest and truthful advice and opinions. I am now more aware of things I wasn't able to just talk to my mum about if I had really needed the help. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You really are like an older sister to me, one that I wish I had
You are such a great role model for young girls, I loved this video and what you had to say about this subject. I went through really similar things getting off the pill. I was on it for medical reasons, I have endometriosis, and the pill helps with the pain and stopping the progression of it, but I had some very horrible sideeffects as well, one being a breast cancer scare.
I was shocked when I read the title at first.. I wasn't expecting this kind of video from you, but I'm so happy I watched it. I went on BC when I was 19 - Depo shot. The symptoms were horrible at first, then 12 months into it I just felt like my whole body ached all the time. I went off the shot, and now am on the pill. I feel so much better! Still, when I was watching your video I had to ask myself how long will I continue to take the pill. I guess I should start thinking about it. ^^
To lighten the mood of this serious video, I like to share a piece of comedy related and makes sense: One day a man was seeking the best method of contraception from a wise man. This wise man presented a piece of paper with a lot of letters and folding lines printed. The wise man mentioned if he folded the paper correctly as indicated the man will find his answer. The man hurried home and after carefully folding the paper it revealed "No F**k"
you are totally right, pills work differently for everyone: personally my own body didn't work with yaz, which is a new gen pill, and expensive, like yasmin but yet the older generation and cheaper pill, levlen has worked wonders with me everyone is different, so everyone make sure you find the right one for you!
I experienced the same thing! I'm so glad I came across this video, but wish I did earlier. I started taking the Brenda (another version of the pill, also mainly for acne) in 2011 for period pain. It worked well and I was getting flawless skin. I decided to stop taking the pill last year and see whether my body can cope since I've been on it for so long & in Chinese culture we also don't like taking medication unless it's absolutely necessary. I started getting breakouts everywhere (even on my back, bottom, thighs and arms), super irregular periods, and lost a lot of hair. My skin also got more oily and I was getting more facial hair. So I saw a few GPs and a few Gynecologists, and they all came to the conclusion that I had developed polycystic ovary syndrome, which basically means my body can't really produce female hormones like normal. They all advised me to go back on the pill! But somehow in my mind I still think that the pill has caused all these problems since it stopped my body from producing hormones of its own for so many years. But I couldn't stand the breakouts and the doctors kept saying that my condition could get worse if I don't go back on the pill, so I did (after about 9 months off it). I resumed in Feb this year. My skin has become less oily, I've had less breakouts (but I'm still getting quite a lot), and less facial hair. But I'm getting period pain again. I still feel very conflicted about whether to continue on the pill. I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar and has recovered from the side effects. It'd be great if you can share your experience with me! Jen, did your doctors tell you the same thing about the possibility of having polycystic ovary syndrome and advise you to go back on the pill? Do you still suffer the side effects now?
I have the same condition! However...I was diagnosed with polycyst ovarian syndrome before going on the pill (I never got my period. Got an ultrasound and doctors said this was why) so I was prescribed birth control in order for me to get a monthly period...& it works! I get my monthly periods, and the cysts go away and come back often(don't know why). I also got hair loss, oily skin (although that may normal for me?)
thank you for this video and for being so open about what happened to you. I had the same symptoms after only year of taking the pill, and I know many women who took it longer and it took them sevral years to get their natural hormne balance back. Yes, the European doctors prescribe the pill like it was candy to everybody but think about it - you totally block something in one of the most sensitive and most important systems in your human body - your hormone system so it's just logical that taking the pill or then later getting off it will have severe effects on your system. And one always have to have in mind that for pharma companies selling the pill is big busniess so one can think about what is the priority for such companiy, making money or the health of a woman somewhere in the world. How are you feeling now, today?
Too late for me ;( I was prescribed it just because I had bad acne, my parents are the same and believe in being all natural and I want to get off, but when I tried to go off I had bad things happen too such as so much oil and acne, so I stayed on (..) I will try again when I won't be so self conscious about acne anymore. This was a good heartfelt video, I believe the same ideas too and I hope some girls will appreciate themselves more after watching this :)
I was on yasmin for a year+ when I was a teenager. When I came off it is when all my side effects kicked in. Not only did I get awful cystic acne all over after stopping it but I developed severe mental health problems during and after they got 10x worse and now have severe anxiety and co-morbid depression. I gained 4 stone whilst on it also. A lot of people have blood clots and gall bladder issues. All ways weigh up the risk of taking these sort of medications and the risk of not taking them. Some people are fine, some people's bodies just can't handle it. Condoms are what we use and I've never had an issue.
Aww you seem like such a genuinely nice person! I had a similar experience! Went on the pill and then got dumped and the pill made matters worse! I was incredibly depressed till I came off it and it got out of my system! I even think the pill contributed to the break up to be honest. Wish I had seen your video before hand
Thank you so much 4 sharing ur experience, since it's such a personal thing - not everyone would talk about it... My mom always advised me to not take the pills too (& we're chinese, I guess asians don't like medicamental treatment in general?), so I never did because I'm scared that it would affect my hormonal balance too much. And I'm thankful that my BF respects my decision... I like these kind of videos, I'd appreciate to see more of them.:)
Jen, I called my boyfriend, and we decided that i stop taking the pill after a year of using it, i'm on my 9th month now, hopefully i won't be experiencing side effects after.. Thank you again for this information :')
new subscriber here! i'm really happy i found you, truly! you seem great and i am def looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and your future videos! thank you
Your advice was genuine and informative and I truly commend you for sharing such personal details with us. Thank you also for your concluding words of encourage for young girls to cherish and value their bodies. I especially felt something resonated within me when you made reference to the Bible verse! God Bless you Jen. You are such a caring rolemodel and may He continue to use your words of wisdom and encouragement as a message to guide and support many younger female girls like myself :)
oh wow. thank you so much for this. first 8 minutes in, i was determined to go on the pill.. going natural but having my periods once a month actually doesnt seem so bad now..
ahh! your symptoms are so scary! i got off the pill after 4 years...and it's been 1.5 months and i was supposed to get a period RIGHT after but i still haven't gotten it. i also experienced crushing migraines for a couple of weeks, but they have mostly gone away.
I really appreciate your honest opinion on the pill and also on relationships! I will definitely keep your helpful advice in mind and will value them especially coming from a fellow sister in Christ! God bless you :)
Firstly Thank you for sharing your experience. I been on he pill "Yaz" for 6 month and at that time i didnt have any problem. after 6month, I changed for "Implant" in my arm. I got a surgery to put implant inside my left arm. I had have implant for 1 year and i decide to pull it out. because when i was on the implant, i was so DEPRESSED and hard control my EMOTION like a pregnant woman. It was difficult period for me. I strongly recommend girls to think about pills seriously before start.
I had a short period of time when I suddenly got my period when I was on the pill during uni semester exams, I balded in a spot at the nape of my neck thank god it grew back but I had a mega freak out. But I'm very on and off about the pill now I take it maybe 2 or 3 months of the year and my period is very regular . But gee poor you, your folks must be like I told you so, my mum is quite against it too. Xoxo hope things get better and it jumps back into pace!!
Thank you so much for doing this video!!! I literally had the prescription for the pill but I just didn't have a chance to go pick it up. But Im so glad I watched this.
Thank you so much for sharing, you are a such beautiful and a brave person, trying your best to help others. Yes the pill is very bad for our body, I am in my middle age never taken the pill before, a year ago I was on the pill for my painful period not for birth control, after a few months I can feel the taste of metallic in my mouth, not noticing other stuff, and then had a check up, found out my liver function was abnormal, not too serious but still. By that time I took the pill for about 6 months, so I started to do a lot of research on the pill, it turned out it caused liver damage, so I had stopped straight away. Women should definitely not to be bullied into taking the pills for sure. Thanks again.
thanks for your honest thoughts! i actually had a lot of problems going on yaz for my acne and gained weight as some of your other commenters described. i'm still weighing different options to make my skin better...
haha I didn't really take an interest in the pill but I watched the video anyway :) thank you for educating me in this contraceptive area, it was really interesting and 18mins flew by :) I hope all goes well for you; you're an amazing and beautiful person inside out with a pure and gentle heart!
i would love to know if you're still on the pill because i'm starting today and i would like to know how you are feeling and if you had any problems :)
@@ChristianaAlex I ended up on the pill for 4 years and didn’t actually notice how much it messed me up physically and emotionally until I stopped taking it 2 years ago, i feel like myself again. I know everyone’s experience is unique but i’m not planning on ever taking it again ahahaha
I've never been on the pill so I was just going to skip this video(especially since it was 18 minutes!). But I found it very interesting. Thanks for the video.
thank you so much for sharing your experience. I also come from an asian family, and the decision to take or not to take the pill is a very important decision.
Hi, I had a really bad experience with the pill! I never did any research before starting the pill so I did not know how dangerous it was. I was taking the pill and got pregnant from what is called breakthrough ovulation and we were delight because we were married and were happy to welcome a baby! Sadly we lost that baby and the doctor said it was because I was on the pill! I came off the pill and practiced natural birth control and I use a Lady-Comp but you can just use something like charting and temping! Your body is made to have cycles so you can monitor them and you can actually only get pregnant for 6 days in your cycle!! Please do the research before you choose your birth control!!
I'm Korean too. Cool. I recently just started on the pill. My mom was very against it, because it was unnatural. However, so far I am not experiencing anything negative. I have been slightly moody but not terribly. It was interesting watching your video. I never thought about post birth control pills.
Thank you for this video! I think these topics can not be talked about often enough! I've been on the pill for over 5 years now but I think that even in 3 years your body still changes - even after puberty. I remember having a really regular period at the beginning, but it became creazily irregular even before starting to take birth control. so maybe some "symptoms" you experienced are not due to the pill, but due to the fact that they were repressed by the pill...? Just a thought..
I was on the pill for about five-six years and after I started using it, I gained a lot of weight, even though my gp says it's not due to the pill, it's the only thing that really changed in my life, I ate the same things I did before going on the pill, but still kept gaining weight. Also I went of the pill last june, and my period is very irregular. I didn't get my period for two months and I was a bit worried and got my blood tested but my hormones were in order so my gp didnt really have an
I've recently come off birth control pills and I've turned to a naturopath to help guide me through the ensuing hormonal changes. I've turned to the Fertility Awareness Method as a way to monitor my menstrual cycle and avoid pregnancy.
Meejmuse, How is it now?
Yes I agree with Valerie im wondering if u have an update? :)
+Valerie Atkinson Yes I wanna know too cuz my situation is so similar. I tried going off the pill before but experienced all of those effects and my doctors just advised me to go back on the pill. If waiting it out does work, then I might consider stopping completely too
+Valerie Atkinson As an update, most of my post-symptoms have gone now. However, my sense of smell didn't ever come back completely even until now - I can smell overtones but not the rich flavors of foods (difficult to explain) as compared to my previously very sensitive sense of smell from before the pill. Acne problems continued for a few years after coming off the pill (with good sleep, less stress and a good diet, it can be lessened but I constantly had a breakout or two all the time even until now - skincare products have helped though). Overall I still don't advise any women to go on the pill for long periods of time as a personal opinion! Love you guys!
+meejmuse Hi Jen, thank you for this video. This was really informative for me as I will be getting married soon once I graduate and move to Korea. Thank you for the update and thank you for a perspective from a Christian perspective. I have another question, if you don't mind answering between sisters. Are you currently using other forms of contraceptives or have you decided to not use any? Thanks for mentioning this in your last video, I feel it was brought up during a time I needed this info. Thanks for always being your beautiful and true self! :)
meejmuse Thanks so much for the update Jen!! :)
What I meant by "not natural" is the part where we are controlling our body's cycle. Like I said numerous times, I'm speaking to you as a friend/sister here - giving my own experience but still giving everyone their own space to make their own decisions. I respect you guys and only made this video out of care, not to "influence". Hope I clarified that x
You're the older sister so many of us wish we had. I've probably been subscribed for a year or more now and I had no idea just how honest you have always been with us. Thanks for being there for us!!
My reason for taking the pill was because my period was irregular and i got heavy, cystic acne. My dermatologist said that i had a hormone imbalance, i had to take antibiotics for my mountain-like acne that hurt and stayed for a year. Since i started taking the pill, my period is regular and i didn't have any big acne spots anymore. :)
Still, thanks for your story! :)
what was the brand of the pill you took?
Anna G. What brand of bcp?
@@dnt.kybella i stopped taking the pills for 6months now and i can say, yes, your acne comes back. but if you change your diet and eat low carb, 1 month BEFORE you stop taking the pills, i noticed that it's not that bad. if you continue eat low carb, the acne you get is small, on occasion 1 bigger pimple, but it goes away fast. i hope my skin will balance out after 1 year.
Today dr suggested me to take this tablet for pcos. Is it really help?
hiya are u still taking the pill if not did you get severe break outs when you stopped
Im glad you decided to share your experience. I don't think the pill is all bad, its just that every individual has to make sure the positives outweigh the negatives. FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. I remember going to forums regarding contraceptive methods and reading things that scared me, but I also heard from women with no long term effects. But at the end of the day do what's best for you.
Thanks for saying that. I regret reading those news about rare cases of women who suffered fatal blood clots from pills and other anti-pill articles. They scared me off the pills and years later I found out I had endometriosis all along only after it nearly destroyed me. Now I have hope again because I received surgery and I'm starting to find hormonal treatments that work for me. The articles never tell you what age, weight etc. the women with fatal issues were too. Did they smoke etc? You never know the full story. There is a risk of deep vein thrombosis and certain cancers with the pills but like you said, as an individual I would not have a life worth living either way so I take this risk. Studies say being pregnant is even more of a risk than being on the pill. Smoking and being a certain age(hormones change with age) as well as having migraines all factor into what contraceptives one should be using.
I'm not a religious person but I think that verse is beautiful. Don't give yourself to someone who doesn't appreciate you for your worth, a message that every person should take to heart. You are incredibly brave to put this video up, I have so much respect for you.
Meejmuse-san, thank you for posting vlogs like this. Do not ever think that every thing is good and right to do, just because the people in western world are doing it. People in the west think differently than people in the east. Question everything no matter what people in the west accept or do. Take more credence from your family. Western stuff does not always = good. I live this everyday, sometimes I wish I was in Japan. Love you babe, always, your husband is lucky to have you in his life.
I found it so brave that you were able to upload this video even knowing the different criticisms that may come from it. You really make us girls feel like we're all different pearls of each kind. Thank you so much for you caring words!
Oh Jen, you truly are a beautiful person! Although I clicked into this video without having prior consideration whatsoever of taking the pill, I was really touched by your honest and open-hearted approach to the topic by sharing with us your own personal experiences with the pill.
Thank you so much for opening up like this to us and genuinely educate/advise us on such a "controversial" thing. I never thought about the pill past controlling my period. It's highly irregular beyond me just having a 35wk cycle, but now I feel as if seeing a doctor and not making it a first option seems like a good idea. I really appreciate this heart to heart, 18 minutes flew by because it was insightful Unnie.
recently, I've been seriously considering going on the pill, but after watching your video, I think I might give it a second thought. I think it's really amazing of you to share such a sensitive experience on a public platform like youtube, and also give great advice. thank you x
Usually I don't have the patience to sit through an 18 minute video but this was very helpful, thank you... the way you speak and express everything is really great :)
Jen, thanks so much for taking your time to make this personal video. :) We really appreciate it and I'm glad you can talk like this to us.
hi Jen, it me Mel. I just wanna say thank you for sharing all of these with us. I've got married early this yr and this video really broadens my knowledge on contraceptives via pills. I didn't know the side effects could be that serious. Thank god the people ard me discourage the consumption of excessive pills/medication so I'm rather skeptical about them too. I hope your body will slowly go back to normal. love you Jen!
I took Yaz a couple of years ago because my dermatologist recommended it to me for my acne. After taking it for a year, I started getting urinary tract infections, so I stopped. It's good to know that I'm not the only one that had a bad experience with that specific pill. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
I was on Yas first and my body didn't like it. I had a reaction right away and stopped within a month of starting it. I was switched to a low does generic for Ortho-Tricyclen now for years and it's been good for me. I think my acne got better and my weight wasn't effected by the pill. But my periods are regular now and my flow is not heavy, of which it was the total opposite before. Now, the pill is also regulating a fibroid for me. The pill is amazing for all it does.
My situation was different and my hormones were all over the place. I have an Asian mom that was against the pill also and didn't understand why I wanted to take it. But once I kept spotting and having periods for long amounts of time and then have long stretches of no periods, she became more accepting plus all the homeopathic/traditional remedies weren't doing a thing for me. A few years later she brought it up again and asked whether I really needed it. I stopped for a like 3 months just to see how I would fair and my periods were irregular again. Worse, my fibroid began to increase in size. Needless to say, I went straight back to the pill. My mom preferred it rather than risk possible future surgery on an enlarged fibroid located on my cervix.
I definitely support a woman's choice for her body, but I would also like to point out that these hormonal contraceptives aren't just a choice sometimes. For people like me or others with severe issues like endometriosis or people with horrible PMS symptoms (vomiting, severe cramping, migraines, etc.), the pill does more than just regulate periods. It's a chance at improved quality of life. I don't think many people realize this when they talk about hormonal contraception. To me it's a luxury to be able to talk about it like it's just a choice.
What is the exact ortho tri cylen pill you took?
My hubby had a good, stable job that was able to provide for both of us :) I was ready to enter into a life-long commitment, having matured quickly through many things I experienced in life, even at a young age (of course, back then I didn't think I was that young! hehe). Thank you, I'm glad this video is helping some of you guys. It really needs to be talked about much more x
Hello, Jen. did not use pills after I got married, but I do understand what you have gone through. I have experienced acne problem (3 years) and am experiencing hair loss (almost 3 years) problem for some reason. Mine are much worse than yours actually. I did not understand why God allowed that happened to me, but now I think God has His pace. Since He knows how much hair we have, what I can do is to trust Him and have stronger faith in Him. Thanks again for your sincere sharing! God Bless!
This video has helped me even now in 2020. Many people have suggested that I take birth control for acne or bad cramps but I was always against it. Thank you for sharing your experience! Your like my older sis that I can take advice from and learn from :) Love you
Thank you so much Jen, It is truly helpful. May all the painful things will no longer bother you soon. God bless you!
Thank you for this video. I've been contemplating whether or not I should take the pill because I live with my boyfriend and I also have some acne. Your video was so informative and touching at the same time. It couldn't have been easy to share your experience with the pill on UA-cam for the whole world to see but it was so sweet. You are so inspiring!! I had so many questions and doubts and fears about it and I had no one to ask.Thank you again.
from my understanding the pill tricks your body into thinking you're pregant, thererfore, when stopping the pill i would assume tht you would have post pregnancy sympotoms, which includes losing your hair
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While being on contraceptive pills my skin cleared up and my period was really nice and I didn't gain weight.
HOWEVER, I got extremely depressed and anxious. I would cry every day and sleep a lot. It was the wort time of my life. I quit taking the pills and my depression went away after 3-4 months, thankfully.
does your skin stay clear after u go off?
Sandra Zayadi It did break out a bit, but nothing like before the pill so it wasn't a problem.
+LittleLazyKitty xD that was quick. i though you had to take it for as long as you want clear skin. did your skin get worse before it cleared up? thank u :)
I'm just alone at home and bored, that's why I answered quickly xDDD
So my skin was a bit problematic and then I started taking the pill and it completely cleared out. Then I stopped taking the pill and my skin did break out but it was just a bit, after a week it returned to normal and it was pretty clear.
The pill generally regulated my hormones, so even after stopping taking it my period was good and I didn't have acne. My only problem was the depression side effect.
Thank you sooo much ♡
which would cause your hair not to go through the 'dead stage". that is why pregnant women often get thicker fuller hair. once they give birth the hair follicle goes to the 'dead stage'' contributing to postpartum hair loss (11 months later i am finally growing hair back, but still losing a ton~) i don't know if or how that would help... but take good care of yourself!! you will be a great mommy one day! xoxo
I love how she is so caring and beyond the birth control she is empowering healthy relationships! Preach🙌🏼
Thanks for sharing your experience! I've had some bad experiences with the coil, so now I'm going on Yasmine. For anyone reading this: do your research, talk to your gyn, discuss worries you have with them, and share your past experiences of contraceptive methods. Different methods work for different people, if you feel like something's not working after 2 months, switch if you want! It doesn't have to be forever :)
Thankyou so much girl I was prescribed Yasmin because I have a lot of hormonal stuff around my period ( PMDD) and I just want it to ease , I’m kinda nervous to take something that’s not natural but I think I have to at this point 😭 anyway thankyou so much for sharing your experience & I love the little message at the end , yes us women have to cherish our bodies 💜✨
it amazing how God is using u to help others through UA-cam. I think its important for younger girls to know their worth. I got married young and was on birth control (Yaz) & i did get off & then got back on after having 2 of my kids.i do get irregular periods where im bleeding over 22 days & less. I'm still going through that after i got off last year. I feel u since im korean too and heard its not good to be on the pill. Overall this vid is awesome and i think its wonderful for you to share.
Thank you soo much for uploading this video, I'm only 15 - about to be 16 and this hadn't really crossed my mind. I really thought that going on a pill would be okay- i had no idea of the serious dammage i could do to myself in the future. I feel so blessed right now because i dont think I will go on the pill when I get married (I'm a christian too hehe:) ) because my immune system hasn't been very strong all my life, but God is good and merciful. Praying for you to have full recovery sister!
We got married at the same age~! 19!
I've been on the pill since I was married, my husband is Chinese and he is worried what its doing to my body and if it would affect the baby in the future. We are planning to have baby soon, so i'll be going off it. hopefully everything is okay, but I believe the Lord will bless my children with awesome health! Just one thing I pray for my future kids, hehe.
Jamaicans are also very health conscious. My nurse told me the side effects of the pill if I was on it and if I was ready to come off (in case i was ready for a child). I was mystified by what she told me. It was a total turn off. A lot of the things she mentioned were mentioned in this video. Thank you for spreading the word.
You're such a brave girl whom dares to share your personal experience! Great video and thanks for sharing :)
Thank you..♥I have never taken a pill in my life but knew there must be side effects despite all the ads that say its free of side effects. But I never imagined somebody was going through this much if side effects. This video you made is going to save so many women from even considering taking the pills. I love you jen! This video made me love you and think of you as a sister even more3
Let me go check...Yes it is!! He is so soft and cuddly
Im 27, Im a doctor, I was on BC with Yazmin because of dismenorrhea, after 4 months taking Yazmin, I had a PULMONARY EMBOLISM, wich is BLOOD CLOTS in the lungs, all I can say is I almost DIED, BC pills have a lot of adverse efects and it is so sad that many women take them like if they were candies. This is the worst thing I've ever been through. PLEASE do NOT ask for advise in youtube channels!
Hi Jen! I'm so thankful for the way you're loving us so selflessly by being honest and making yourself vulnerable~ I really treasure your heartfelt sharing & Definitely find it practically helpful as well! I'll be praying for your body to become stable and restored to full health..It must be quite stressful~~ But God is good like you shared and he's in control
When I started the pill (Yasmin)it was my first time taking bc and it made me gain weight and irritated and just miserable ... I have a hormonal disorder and it was supposed to help with that and my cyst. It did nothing but make me suffer.
Me too. Which one are you on now?
Jen -3 you give the most awesome advice and are such a genuine and loving soul! I am also a big believer in being natural because risking you health is never worth it. I look up to your beauty which is not only on the outside but within as well. You will make a perfect mother in the future, I can see it already. God bless you, xx
thanks for sharing your experiences with us ((: i admire your calmness and your maturity very much ^____^ with regards to the 'symptoms' you experienced/are still experiencing after coming off the pill - do not worry too much~ the human body is amazingly resilient! while it may take some time (perhaps as long as you were on the pill) to get back to normal, these symptoms should gradually fade
thank you so much for making this video! your sincerity & kindness really touches my heart! you are such a wonderful woman! :)
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience. I love your videos on these "girl" issues because I feel they are usually so covered up (especially in Asian cultures) and there isn't really anywhere to turn for advice. Thanks for being so open and your heartfelt advice.
You are like an older sister I've never had!
thanks so much for this video, my experience was very similar to yours, it's to nice to hear another girl's story. i'm also losing an abnormal amount of hair and it's worrying me alot, hopefully our hair will both go back to normal soon enough!
you are such a wonderful person, your heart really shines in this video. thank you so much!
thank you jen:) this is really a sweet and caring girl to girls talk!! you are really our big sister
Jen, thanks for sharing this information with us like a sister! It was really touching to know how much you care. I was actually considering about taking the pill to get my period on a regular basis because my body's hormones had spiraled out of control and I had to be hospitalized for uncontrollable bleeding. Luckily I've only taken pills for 3 months before I decided to stop and just let my body work out its issues. I have not had any symptoms and I now have an almost regular cycle.
When I went off the pill I got full blown acne. My chest “leaked” fluid onto my shirt. I had a big circle of wetness over my nipple & didn’t even know it until later. My hair started breaking off like crazy. My GYN said, “The pill helps your hair, now that you’re off of it your hair is going back to the way it was b4”. I thought, “No, my hair was NOT like this b4”. Some doctors paint an image that it’s a miracle pill & most people are completely fine with it so U have nothing to worry about.
I admire this vid so much! thanks for making it!:) There's not many vids like this..I took the yazmin pills for a few months then stop. It's been two years and a half, and my periods are irregular. it's gotten better through out the years, but sometimes its still irregular..comes really late or skip a month and comes early the next month.
Hi Jen,
Thanks for your honesty and openness to share your experience. I've been recommended by a specialist to take the pill for my acne and menstrual cramps. Am uncomfortable with the idea of regulating my hormones cos like what you said it is unnatural and I think based on your experience and others who have commented on your video (sharing their experiences, thank you) I will not be taking the pill. I will just stick with acne cream and painkillers, because I'm still young and the idea of
Thank you so much for being this brave. I appreciate this more than you will ever know. Thank you so much.
I've been on the pill for almost two years for the main purpose of regulating my abnormal periods. It's really life changing for me because I've always experienced abnormal periods ever since I started my periods at age 14. I was really hesitant but I'm glad I came to this decision. My pills are low dosage which is a lot better for you if your main purposes for the pill is to help with acne, regulation, maintain weight, etc. I am not experiencing any problems or differences what so ever.
im glad i got off the ortho evra patch cause my husband read up about it and said for me to get off of it cause it would cause heart attacks and i was having a hard time breathing, so i agreed to what he said and i got off of it, unfortunately i didnt realized i had a bad uterine tumor in me (it was in me since i was 14 and i didnt realize it) and i had to have a immediate life or death surgery and i had to have a life saving hysterectomy, but im grateful for your words meej.:)
언니, 정말감사함니다! You are 대박! :) I was on the pill for 2 months due to a gynecologic condition and the side effects were terrible- acne, weight gain, and mood swings. The pill was the only medical treatment for my condition, but even my doctor did not want me to regularly use it because of its side effects. I tried approaching my problems naturally, and it worked for me after two years of effort. And thank you for sharing that Bible verse. It enlightened me! You're truly heaven-sent! :D
Hey Meej~~ I really appreciated this video. I have to take continuous birth control because I have all sorts of problems with my reproductive organs that are made worse my ovulation and menstruation. I'm on a different pill since I moved to Korea and I have a new set of doctors. I'm planning to get re-checked here and see if they think I should still be taking the pill as continuously. Of course, in my case, it is absolutely essential that I check with doctors first before doing anything but your video helped me broaden my knowledge about this subject. Thank you for being so open and sharing this with us
i appreciate this video so much! you are so sweet
Ty for this comment. I had to suffer in the same way you did, i also ended up throwing up from the terrible pain. I put up with it for about 8 years but finally i decided i can't take 3-4 days off from my life every month, at least not anymore. I just started taking the pill and now i'm looking up info for what to expect and your comment gives me hope that it might be ok. I guess i just have to wait and see what effects it has on me :)
I found this video so informative and I really appreciate your honest and truthful advice and opinions. I am now more aware of things I wasn't able to just talk to my mum about if I had really needed the help. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You really are like an older sister to me, one that I wish I had
You are such a great role model for young girls, I loved this video and what you had to say about this subject. I went through really similar things getting off the pill. I was on it for medical reasons, I have endometriosis, and the pill helps with the pain and stopping the progression of it, but I had some very horrible sideeffects as well, one being a breast cancer scare.
I was shocked when I read the title at first.. I wasn't expecting this kind of video from you, but I'm so happy I watched it. I went on BC when I was 19 - Depo shot. The symptoms were horrible at first, then 12 months into it I just felt like my whole body ached all the time. I went off the shot, and now am on the pill. I feel so much better! Still, when I was watching your video I had to ask myself how long will I continue to take the pill. I guess I should start thinking about it. ^^
You are a wise sister to me! Love all your genuine advice, especially towards the last part of the video.. Thanks. =)
To lighten the mood of this serious video, I like to share a piece of comedy related and makes sense:
One day a man was seeking the best method of contraception from a wise man. This wise man presented a piece of paper with a lot of letters and folding lines printed. The wise man mentioned if he folded the paper correctly as indicated the man will find his answer.
The man hurried home and after carefully folding the paper it revealed "No F**k"
Thanks for making an informative video! I'm sure you've answered most questions for anyone who wonders about "the pill"
you are totally right, pills work differently for everyone:
personally my own body didn't work with yaz, which is a new gen pill, and expensive, like yasmin
but yet the older generation and cheaper pill, levlen has worked wonders with me
everyone is different, so everyone make sure you find the right one for you!
I experienced the same thing! I'm so glad I came across this video, but wish I did earlier. I started taking the Brenda (another version of the pill, also mainly for acne) in 2011 for period pain. It worked well and I was getting flawless skin.
I decided to stop taking the pill last year and see whether my body can cope since I've been on it for so long & in Chinese culture we also don't like taking medication unless it's absolutely necessary. I started getting breakouts everywhere (even on my back, bottom, thighs and arms), super irregular periods, and lost a lot of hair. My skin also got more oily and I was getting more facial hair. So I saw a few GPs and a few Gynecologists, and they all came to the conclusion that I had developed polycystic ovary syndrome, which basically means my body can't really produce female hormones like normal. They all advised me to go back on the pill! But somehow in my mind I still think that the pill has caused all these problems since it stopped my body from producing hormones of its own for so many years.
But I couldn't stand the breakouts and the doctors kept saying that my condition could get worse if I don't go back on the pill, so I did (after about 9 months off it). I resumed in Feb this year. My skin has become less oily, I've had less breakouts (but I'm still getting quite a lot), and less facial hair. But I'm getting period pain again.
I still feel very conflicted about whether to continue on the pill. I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar and has recovered from the side effects. It'd be great if you can share your experience with me!
Jen, did your doctors tell you the same thing about the possibility of having polycystic ovary syndrome and advise you to go back on the pill? Do you still suffer the side effects now?
I have the same condition! However...I was diagnosed with polycyst ovarian syndrome before going on the pill (I never got my period. Got an ultrasound and doctors said this was why) so I was prescribed birth control in order for me to get a monthly period...& it works! I get my monthly periods, and the cysts go away and come back often(don't know why).
I also got hair loss, oily skin (although that may normal for me?)
Your body went from normal hormones that didn't go up and down (monthly hormones) to a normal up and down hormonal cycle
This could be that
thank you for this video and for being so open about what happened to you. I had the same symptoms after only year of taking the pill, and I know many women who took it longer and it took them sevral years to get their natural hormne balance back.
Yes, the European doctors prescribe the pill like it was candy to everybody but think about it - you totally block something in one of the most sensitive and most important systems in your human body - your hormone system so it's just logical that taking the pill or then later getting off it will have severe effects on your system.
And one always have to have in mind that for pharma companies selling the pill is big busniess so one can think about what is the priority for such companiy, making money or the health of a woman somewhere in the world.
How are you feeling now, today?
Too late for me ;( I was prescribed it just because I had bad acne, my parents are the same and believe in being all natural and I want to get off, but when I tried to go off I had bad things happen too such as so much oil and acne, so I stayed on (..) I will try again when I won't be so self conscious about acne anymore. This was a good heartfelt video, I believe the same ideas too and I hope some girls will appreciate themselves more after watching this :)
i watched this i think a year ago and remember feeling sad and now here i am watching it again because i just started the pill
I really liked this video. It was so helpful towards my decision. I hope your health improves and best of luck to you.
I was on yasmin for a year+ when I was a teenager. When I came off it is when all my side effects kicked in. Not only did I get awful cystic acne all over after stopping it but I developed severe mental health problems during and after they got 10x worse and now have severe anxiety and co-morbid depression. I gained 4 stone whilst on it also. A lot of people have blood clots and gall bladder issues. All ways weigh up the risk of taking these sort of medications and the risk of not taking them. Some people are fine, some people's bodies just can't handle it. Condoms are what we use and I've never had an issue.
Aww you seem like such a genuinely nice person! I had a similar experience! Went on the pill and then got dumped and the pill made matters worse! I was incredibly depressed till I came off it and it got out of my system! I even think the pill contributed to the break up to be honest. Wish I had seen your video before hand
Thank you so much 4 sharing ur experience, since it's such a personal thing - not everyone would talk about it... My mom always advised me to not take the pills too (& we're chinese, I guess asians don't like medicamental treatment in general?), so I never did because I'm scared that it would affect my hormonal balance too much. And I'm thankful that my BF respects my decision...
I like these kind of videos, I'd appreciate to see more of them.:)
Jen, I called my boyfriend, and we decided that i stop taking the pill after a year of using it, i'm on my 9th month now, hopefully i won't be experiencing side effects after.. Thank you again for this information :')
new subscriber here! i'm really happy i found you, truly! you seem great and i am def looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and your future videos! thank you
Your advice was genuine and informative and I truly commend you for sharing such personal details with us. Thank you also for your concluding words of encourage for young girls to cherish and value their bodies. I especially felt something resonated within me when you made reference to the Bible verse! God Bless you Jen. You are such a caring rolemodel and may He continue to use your words of wisdom and encouragement as a message to guide and support many younger female girls like myself :)
oh wow. thank you so much for this. first 8 minutes in, i was determined to go on the pill.. going natural but having my periods once a month actually doesnt seem so bad now..
Was about to post something similar about the Yasmin lawsuit as well. Jen, please contact someone about this! We want what is best for you! ♥
i would like to thank you for giving us such a beautiful message about treasuring ourselves.. that part really stood out for me.. really thank you..
ahh! your symptoms are so scary! i got off the pill after 4 years...and it's been 1.5 months and i was supposed to get a period RIGHT after but i still haven't gotten it. i also experienced crushing migraines for a couple of weeks, but they have mostly gone away.
I really appreciate your honest opinion on the pill and also on relationships! I will definitely keep your helpful advice in mind and will value them especially coming from a fellow sister in Christ! God bless you :)
Things would get better for you because your worth a lot to us subscribers too.
Thanks for your uplift
Firstly Thank you for sharing your experience.
I been on he pill "Yaz" for 6 month and at that time i didnt have any problem. after 6month, I changed for "Implant" in my arm. I got a surgery to put implant inside my left arm. I had have implant for 1 year and i decide to pull it out. because when i was on the implant, i was so DEPRESSED and hard control my EMOTION like a pregnant woman. It was difficult period for me. I strongly recommend girls to think about pills seriously before start.
Like this honest video! The end made me feel really emotional ;) Thanks honey))) Please keep up the good work^.^
I had a short period of time when I suddenly got my period when I was on the pill during uni semester exams, I balded in a spot at the nape of my neck thank god it grew back but I had a mega freak out. But I'm very on and off about the pill now I take it maybe 2 or 3 months of the year and my period is very regular . But gee poor you, your folks must be like I told you so, my mum is quite against it too. Xoxo hope things get better and it jumps back into pace!!
Thank you so much for doing this video!!! I literally had the prescription for the pill but I just didn't have a chance to go pick it up. But Im so glad I watched this.
Thank you so much for sharing, you are a such beautiful and a brave person, trying your best to help others. Yes the pill is very bad for our body, I am in my middle age never taken the pill before, a year ago I was on the pill for my painful period not for birth control, after a few months I can feel the taste of metallic in my mouth, not noticing other stuff, and then had a check up, found out my liver function was abnormal, not too serious but still. By that time I took the pill for about 6 months, so I started to do a lot of research on the pill, it turned out it caused liver damage, so I had stopped straight away. Women should definitely not to be bullied into taking the pills for sure. Thanks again.
My sister got a tumor on her liver from the pill. She was taking it for poly cystic ovarian syndrome. Glad you got off it when you did! Yikes!
thanks for your honest thoughts! i actually had a lot of problems going on yaz for my acne and gained weight as some of your other commenters described. i'm still weighing different options to make my skin better...
thanks for sharing. it's great to see that you have a heart for fellow women :) great job! your honestly and openness really touched me. thank you.
haha I didn't really take an interest in the pill but I watched the video anyway :) thank you for educating me in this contraceptive area, it was really interesting and 18mins flew by :) I hope all goes well for you; you're an amazing and beautiful person inside out with a pure and gentle heart!
i love the line. boys should treat girls like rare pearls. & we should stand up for ourselves~
thanks jen!
I just started taking birth control yesterday. I take ortho tri-cyclen. This video scared the hell out of me. Now, I don't know what I should do )':
i would love to know if you're still on the pill because i'm starting today and i would like to know how you are feeling and if you had any problems :)
lena krones I've been on the pill for about a year now and haven't had any problems so far :)
jqmaryang thanks a lot! :D
@@LenaKrones how did you like the pill?
@@ChristianaAlex I ended up on the pill for 4 years and didn’t actually notice how much it messed me up physically and emotionally until I stopped taking it 2 years ago, i feel like myself again. I know everyone’s experience is unique but i’m not planning on ever taking it again ahahaha
Thank u for being so honest and sharing so much personal informations!!
you are a beautiful human being
I've never been on the pill so I was just going to skip this video(especially since it was 18 minutes!). But I found it very interesting. Thanks for the video.
thank you so much for sharing your experience. I also come from an asian family, and the decision to take or not to take the pill is a very important decision.
Hi, I had a really bad experience with the pill! I never did any research before starting the pill so I did not know how dangerous it was. I was taking the pill and got pregnant from what is called breakthrough ovulation and we were delight because we were married and were happy to welcome a baby! Sadly we lost that baby and the doctor said it was because I was on the pill! I came off the pill and practiced natural birth control and I use a Lady-Comp but you can just use something like charting and temping! Your body is made to have cycles so you can monitor them and you can actually only get pregnant for 6 days in your cycle!! Please do the research before you choose your birth control!!
I'm Korean too. Cool. I recently just started on the pill. My mom was very against it, because it was unnatural. However, so far I am not experiencing anything negative. I have been slightly moody but not terribly. It was interesting watching your video. I never thought about post birth control pills.
Thank you for this video! I think these topics can not be talked about often enough! I've been on the pill for over 5 years now but I think that even in 3 years your body still changes - even after puberty. I remember having a really regular period at the beginning, but it became creazily irregular even before starting to take birth control. so maybe some "symptoms" you experienced are not due to the pill, but due to the fact that they were repressed by the pill...? Just a thought..
I'm so glad to hear this sweetie..
I was on the pill for about five-six years and after I started using it, I gained a lot of weight, even though my gp says it's not due to the pill, it's the only thing that really changed in my life, I ate the same things I did before going on the pill, but still kept gaining weight. Also I went of the pill last june, and my period is very irregular. I didn't get my period for two months and I was a bit worried and got my blood tested but my hormones were in order so my gp didnt really have an
I've recently come off birth control pills and I've turned to a naturopath to help guide me through the ensuing hormonal changes. I've turned to the Fertility Awareness Method as a way to monitor my menstrual cycle and avoid pregnancy.