I just got off of BC after 17 years, and am having some weird symptoms but hoping they pass and I feel whatever normal is again. My boyfriend said my mood is 1,000X better, I feel happier, and sex drive is coming back, after only two weeks. 🤞🤞
YES GIRL! You actually inspired me to consider going off - as you know from our chats! I went off mine mid June after being on it for 15 years aka half my life. I can honestly say it was the best thing I have ever done. My weight dropped a LOT right away (like 5-6 pounds) and mentally I feel so much clearer. I had a few zits when i first stopped but that’s it. I’m also proud to say I got my FIRST true menstrual cycle this week! Which I was shocked. I didn’t think it would come back so soon and I just couldn’t be happier to know my body did this on its OWN!!!! So glad you are doing amazing babe
i agree i went off and i feel like i have life again. im happy like i didnt realize it till my husband told me babe whats going on with you your not acting like yourself. so i went off the pill and he is LOVING IT he says he has his gina back. sex drive is back, no more crazy lady hahaha
I too have been on birth control pills for 15 years. I was recently switched to a new generic one and it caused me to retain a LOT of water in my left leg. It did subside and everything is "ok" but immediately had a serious conversation with my husband. I am now off of them and he is getting a vasectomy! He said "you have been on those way too long anyway and I want you to be as healthy as possible!" I am SO excited to see what happens for my mood,weight,etc.
Glad to hear that you are feeling much better. Are you still off of it? Do you really feel a positive difference??? I am going to stop taking mine in 5 days. Hoping for the best !!!
That’s awesome and encouraging! Happy for you I hope I have the same experience . Ive taken for 18 yrs and I just stopped yesterday and I’m terrified of side effects . Scared of hair thinning and breakouts I currently on pill Never had any pimples . Any advice?
I had a hysterectomy in February, left with ovaries, stopped birth control pill, before stopping pill I was stuck at 155lbs, nothing took weight off. I'm down 20lbs 4 months later. The pill definitely caused weight gain and constantly being hungry.
Thank you for this. I've been working out 6 days a week and eating pretty decent (currently trying to cut sugar) and not seeing any results, if anything I keep going up on the scale. I'm going off the pill here in a few days and am so excited, this video helped me a ton by giving me hope!
same thing happened to me. I literally cut down to 1200 cal a day and 600 burn in workout per day and just kept gaining weight. Just got off BC.. we’ll see how it works out 😄
I went off the pill after 15 years. I didn't notice the "cloud" that it gave me during everyday life until I went off of it. I felt like for the first time all of my efforts in diet/ training were showing. I started to look a lot leaner and lost an overall bloat throughout my entire body. That being said, it is not the easiest to come off of. As someone who was put on the pill to remediate hormonal acne in the first place, as expected my acne came back with a vengeance. Not to mention I have oily skin instead of the ultra dry skin the pill gave me. I have also experienced the hair loss that some people get. My body is already evening out which is motivating me to continue this path.
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You look amazing kara! But most important that you're feeling better. I went off hormonal birth control exactly 5 months ago, after reading up on a Dutch medical study that was released this last year. I read the actual report that is published in a medical journal (easy to find online,) and the findings are significant. Depending on the length of time that a woman has been using hormonal birth control, the higher percentage of cancer risks. Having been on it since I was 19 ...and now 32, my risk level was in the 38% range! I find it very concerning that this study was barely talked about in the news, and that the FDA clearly doesn't give a crap (per usual.) Imagine how much money is tied up in the pill... including the millions of tax dollars that fund "free" clinics like planned parenthood to supply it. Quote from the new England journal of medicine: "The risk of breast cancer ranged from a 9 percent increase among women who used birth control for a year or less, to a 38 percent greater risk if a woman used it for 10 years or more."
I’m glad that you’re happy! ☺️ I recently stopped using birth control as well, not because I’m trying to get preggo, but just because I felt it was time. I’ve only been on it for 3 years, but so far, so good! *fingers crossed 🤞🏾* Thank you for sharing! ❤️
I just stopped the pill about a week ago too. Got my period about 4 days after could just be withdrawl bleeding or whatever but so far i feel pretty good besides headaches. Hope you start to feel good !
it took me almost 4 years to regulate my hormones after going off pill. there was everything.. hairloss, acne, weightgain, weightloss, rashes, pains, anxiety, depression, amenorrhea... finaly feeling great and like me. it's really helpful when you hear someone else's experiences
That's reassuring to read it took 4 years. Because having different health issues I don't really know tge ones that are to be blame on birth pills. For now it is difficult because I put on so much weight :( and it appears my body has real difficulty producing estrogen.. did you see an improvement of estrogen years after stopping? Well maybe you didnt have a drop in estrigen when you stooped the pill.. but if you had did it improve?
One of my favorite videos yet! I can really relate to where I am at in my life right now. Your happiness and self love is definitely showing!! Love it!!
I’m 60 now Kara, even though the last five years I suffer from certain foods and still trying to see which effect me, I look back when I was so fit I never could take birth control either, I worked out without schedule and ate healthy according to what I craved. I didn’t even think twice about a cheat dessert ever. I was so lean and great muscle tone! I was stopped all the time and asked if I was a body trainer. I was just living life being me. I ate when hungry I worked out when ready, I slept when sleepy and I had strong will power too! That will power came from me loving me and from no plans or set rules and I looked and felt amazing! I’m not bragging I’m sharing my journey and everyone has there’s. This is mine. I believe loosing my parents and a relationship and those things is what threw my life into a tailspin and there you go trying to plan this or that and that’s not good! Not for me. Anyway we’re all different that was my difference. Have a great day!❤️❤️❤️
Great video, I was watching this next to my husband he looked at me and said "she just said every symptom you have we need to do some research to get you off BC I agree
Kara, I recently took a risk and tried Crossfit because I was feeling stagnant in my BB split which leads me to focus more on looks than strength. I committed to Crossfit for 6 months and have been going for 3 weeks and the change in my mindset and performance has been incredible! I feel like an athlete. The classes are 1 hour and I feel like I get so much more done than in that hour than the 1.5-2 hours I use to spend at the gym. I wanted to share my experience with you
Ahh thank youuu for making this. Seriously have been contemplating getting off the pill due to a number of reasons but this def helped give some more insight
I completely agree. It is so encouraging to hear that you can come back from constant 'food stress'. I have always worried over what I am eating and then feel guilty if I eat something 'bad'. Thanks for the positive outlook and advice!
Oh man, this video hits close to home in many ways. I have been on birth control since my early teens due to acne and I'm now 42. I have chronic cystic and inflamed acne that (if not on the pill) affects my back, chest, neck, arms and even thighs. The pill hasn't completely eliminated acne from my face but it's WAY more manageable and less noticeable, and it does eliminate it from the rest of my body. But I HATE being on it for so long and what it does to me emotionally and to my body. (I have that lower abdominal mummy tummy without the kids! And thunder thighs hanging on for dear life.) I'm pretty sure that's why I've cycled on and off antidepressants, due to how bat-shit crazy I feel sometimes. I tried going off the pill about 10 years ago and it was a HORRIBLE 6 months dealing with terrible acne everywhere that nothing else would help. I could not withstand it psychologically (even though I desperately wanted to stay off it) and ended up returning to the pill to get my skin to clear up. I still have scars from that time (and also the one time in my 20s I tries Accutane - which is another horror). I feel like I'm trapped taking the pill and I feel like I live in a body that works against me in so many ways. ( I also suffer from chronic spontaneous hives that have been worsening in my 40s.) It seriously makes me cry sometimes. I know I can't be on the pill for the rest of my life and don't know what I'm going to do once I'm forced to go off. My acne has seriously made me suicidal at its worst. But I'm tired of the pill. 😔 Sorry for the text vomit. I'm so happy the change has worked for you! You look fantastic! ❤️
Thanks for being open and sharing your experience. I, too, was on the pill for 20yrs and am feeling better without it. I understand that every body is different and that works for some doesn’t work for all - but it’s awesome to chat about it and hear others experiences!
I wish I could go off my pill. I have so many issues it actually would make other things worse, BUT I might just fix those issues surgically and then get off my birth control permanently. Birth control effects so many things, blood pressure, hormones, all sorts of crap, it’s crazy. So glad you’ve had a good experience. One day I’ll get there!!
it was a blessing for me to go off the pill. in high school i had BAD ACNE and heavy flow now im married and this eyar just went off the pill and I AM SO HAPPY I DID! My cycle isnt as bad , i feel happier, im back to being the crazy fun gina!
Thank you for making this video! I went off birth control 5 years ago after being on it for 6 years. My friends still today are so distraught and always remind me “but you’re married, how are you not on birth control?” I remind them they are other ways of protecting against pregnancy! Ways that don’t interfere with your body’s natural cycle. Women do always agree with me when I say why as a female do we have to take a pill everyday to mess with our hormones to not get pregnant when a guy can just wear a condom?? And don’t let a guy convince you condoms are HORRIBLE. 😂
I recently got off the pill and am so glad I found this video. I’m 2 weeks in and there were lots of changes that were happening to my body and I have to say before the decision to stop I never looked into the real chemical makeup or the side effects and potential damages of hormonal birth control. I would literally go in prolonged fasting to see some kind of weight loss and that ultimately messed up my gut health. I felt heavy, lethargic, moody, very very low libido. I can’t wait to ride it out and truly see the magic of my body doing what it was designed to. I benefited from birth control when I did use it and I know lot of people need it for different reasons but all the side effects I’m experiencing from birth control detox aside, I’m glad I made the decision to stop.
Thank you so so much for this video. I was on bc for almost 17yrs and recently gone off due to just wanting to allow my body to regulate itself and honestly be off hormones! Similar to yourself. I've been off for only 3 weeks but have just felt liberated and free if that makes sense. I am interested to see how my body changes over the next 6-9 months. Thank you so so much!
How did it go Jessica I’m scared that my hair is gonna fall out and I’ll have breakouts and mood swings because I’ve been on it for 18 years I hope yours went well this is a very reassuring video and I’m loving the comments
I am 44 years old and I started taking the pill at 19 I noticed that I never really had a problem for years with keeping my fat percentage down but recently when I turned 44 I noticed that I started gaining weight and I wasn’t doing anything different... I started missing periods so I went to the gynecologist and she suggested that maybe I get off the pill for a few months (I want to stop completely) I’ve been off for five days and I’ve had some cramping .... but I’m hoping it’s positive things to come after this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Got my IUD out the end of June and tied my tubes (I have 2 kids)! Best decision I've ever made. I've lost 10 pounds and just feel so much better. My appetite isn't out of control anymore and sex drive returned! Doctor swears IUD didn't cause any adverse side effects but in my experience it absolutely does!
I stoped taking my birth control because it was making me suicidal (seriously). When I stoped my skin was horrible with acne and I did experience hair loss. It’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting to level out. Overall I feel soooo much better.
This video is GOLD!!! I was on birth control for four years and when I decided to go off of it I noticed all the same benefits as well even though I have a condition where doctor suggest I stay on birth control I don’t believe that it’s beneficial to hormonally induce your body out of its natural state, even if that’s not a text book period per say. Anyways love this video love the honesty love the feedback!
My girlfriend decided to get off her birth control and I’ve noticed a positive change in her mood. Sure condoms kinda suck (TMI ) but putting hormones in your body surely can’t be healthy long term. Seems like a trend to go off birth control lately, seems like a good idea for some people.
Yes ! I recently pulled myself off of BC after nearly 10 years ! I read the book “the period manual” it opened my eyes to how harmful BC is. I lost my periods two years ago but my doctor said “no no. Just keep taking your pills. When you’re ready to get pregnant you can take fertility pill” Heck no. Scared me. Finally after two months of being off of BC, I had my period !
Hi! I know this was posted a year ago but I’m curious about the book you mentioned and am having a difficult time finding that exact book title online. Can you tell me who the author is? Thank you!
@@valerien1743 I know this is super late, but the book’s author is Lara Briden. She’s a naturopathic doctor. I used this book too when I was trying to get off of BC three months ago.
Thank you for this video!! I got off birth control a few months ago and my body feels great! I did 3 preps on birth control and I was never really able to peak. My hormones are still trying to level out but I am able to stay fairly lean and not change too much of what I do on a daily basis! I'm so happy that I can relate to this 💛
Honestly this makes me want to come off my pill even more since I’ve been questioning it. It’s not simple for me because I have endometriosis and profusely throw up due to pain when I’m on my period, so in a way it’s a huge help to me. And I hate taking strong painkillers I can’t function right. But I was put on it when I was 321lbs- I’m now 241lbs and I can NOT move past that. My chin is breaking out so badly & even my trainer said the other day “your hormones are up to something” baring in mind he knows I haven’t had a pimple for the past 6 months he’s been training me and I’ve been eating and drinking my water. I think I’ll come off when I’m done with the pack (I’m on my last one anyway) and see how I go.
Kara you describe my eating exactly! I'm so inconsistent lately... I can't seem to get it together! I really think I'm going to get rid of my scale and just stop thinking about it so damn much! Lol you look amazing btw 💜
I got off bc in March...after 16 years on it! Half my life... it’s been the best thing for me, and I wish I would of done it sooner! Initially I noticed weight loss without overly trying to cut, and that same tummy pooch went away!! The last two months I’ve been eating like an asshole so I’ve put on some weight, and experiencing acne which is new for me. But cleaning up my diet a bit so I can get back to feeling good!!! Just waiting patiently for that period to return!
I quit BC last year and went on a cut and lost 20 lbs in 3 months. I got terrible acne and I’m 40 so I couldn’t take it and went back to the pill, long story short, I’m back to losing the same 20 lbs 😔. I quitted this month the pill for good and I won’t comeback to it even if my face explode.
ABeautyAdmirer I’m 38 and same. I went off, lost the water weight, skin went crazzzzzzzy, hair fell out. Went back on, after 2-3months, leg bloat is back but skin is clearing. Are you still off it? Is your skin better yet?
I’ve tried going off it twice and had really bad side effects. I’m working with a naturopath now to give my body a boost before coming off again. I need to get off because of my age. Thanks for sharing Kara!
Several of my boyfriends have asked me to take birth control and I always refused because of both the weight gain and increased cancer risk. I find it scary. I have a friend whose ex girlfriend was in remission for cervical cancer and as soon as she got back on birth control, her cancer resurfaced with a vengeance and matesticized into lymphoma.
It’s so funny that you just released this video because bc has been on my mind A LOT recently. Last night, I had a literal meltdown over it. I was wondering what your thoughts are on non hormonal BC. Like ParaGard (nonhormonal IUD) or the things where you track your cycle. Thank you so much!
ParaGard lasts for 10 years and I'm a few years into my second on. I was on birth control pills prior to that, but didn't like side effects of hormones. My periods are longer and on the heavy side, but to me its worth it because I feel like me. I haven't had any negative side effects form my iud.
That was the first birth control I tried but my regular, semi light, non cramping periods turned into long, very heavy periods with cramping... like my uterus was trying to expel the iud... and i always had irregular pap smears... so every 6 months i would have to do the next step of having a copolscopy, where they would never find anything. I told my gyno that it was related to the iud and she said studies didn't show that. I had never had irregular paps before. I eventually got it taken out because i couldn't bear all of the above... and what do you know, haven't had an abnormal pap since... i went on to try depo and moved on to low dose combo bc (which is fine) but now im getting my tubes tied and im so excited to be off bc... ultimately you have to do what's best for you.
I've been tempted to get off my birth control too, but the only thing stopping me is the fact that my periods are super irregular, and when they DO happen, they're abnormally heavy and painful. I just take birth control so they're one less thing for me to worry about. Maybe once I reach my forties, I can quit no problem?
WOW! I literally experienced the same exact thing! Wit the bad bad hormonal breakout, still getting over it now.... After being on BC and getting off of it, it took 8 months to get my period back. But not too long ago I felt finaly like myself!! i was also eating more and losing weight. it was crazy! Then I got my period last week and I feel back at square one.. But I hope I get back to the place where I felt great soon!
I recently stopped taking BC and in the matter of a week I’ve gained 6lbs even though I eat healthy foods, I don’t over eat and I exercise regularly....and I am more bloated than I’ve ever been I’m going to cry.
Thank you I love this. I was on one kind of birth control (combo pill) for many years and loved it but I had to switch to a different brand. I've never had an issue with weight in my entire life until now. I completely understand not feeling comfortable in your body. I have wanted to try going off the pill but have been scared of my weight issues getting worse. This gives me inspiration and confidence to give it a try. I have other health concerns that I'm hoping it will help as well.
I started using Progesterone in cream, I’ve gained like 20 pounds in 6 months, I didn’t realize that it was the progesterone putting the weight on me, I walked 3-5 miles and I watch my diet, it was impossible to lose any weight, I thought it’s cause I’m 49 years old, I decided went off the progesterone and I’m doing much better, weight lost is happening
It’s good seeing someone like me when I’m in school now. We have class 8-9 hours a day for my masters. We do have 10 minute break an hour so I make sure I walk to the bathroom or around the school some. I also have a yeti cup and I try to drink the whole thing of water during the 50 minutes I’m sitting. So then I’m able to get my water as well. I was going to the gym but sometimes I just can’t do it. So I try but sometimes it isn’t possible but when i get the 10k I’m proud of myself.
My girlfriend took BC by pill for around 4 years and recently switched to the nexplanon implant about 5 months ago, and it has killed her libido and overall confidence in herself. She is considering going off birth control but she knows her extremely painful cramps will come back if she does stop her birth control. Both her and I have seen the constant cloud raining down on her head and it has recently gotten worse to the point where I am really worried for her. Birth control should honestly be only for men, but still be available for women that struggle with their extremely painful pms cycles. Men are fertile 24/7 and will not have the same detrimental physical and mental effects simply because of their different hormonal structure. Unfortunately, I don’t think male birth control will be available in the near future (meaning in pill form or implant).
Estrogen can block the thyroid, and estrogen dominance can cause weight gain in hips, thighs, and lower abdomen . After I started watching some of Dr. Bergs videos I decided to stop taking it as well;plus it starts to affect my mood. Only 2 months in so I’m in chin pimp hell but I fell like the scale is moving a little bit. How did you get your hormonal acne to clear up? But
Thank you for the video, everything you mentioned, I have experienced from face bloat, weight gain, and acne. So how long after getting off birth control, did you start to see a change? I’ve been off birth control for 2 months now and I am definitely in the acne breakouts stage, it also took this long for me to get my period. So just curious since I have also been working out consistently and eating fairly clean, but I have just seen weight gain and not weight loss. I can feel that my body is still resetting so I am curious when did you notice that the weight was finally coming off?
This video spoke to my soul! I just this year took on a program that took the stress from me planning my workouts and allowed me to just get in the gym and do what it told me to do. Yes, it was definitely less than what I was doing and the plan required me to eat more than I was comfortable, but I noticed right away instant changes in the amount of bloat I had. I feel I have a bit more weight to lose and it’s slow but I am making strength gains daily. I realized I was over training when I was making my workouts and it was causing me to make any progress! I also have decided to go off hormonal birth control. I chose to have a copper IUD placed to still have reassurance that I would not be pregnant, but I am excited to see some changes in mood, body and mind with being off all of the hormones that I have not been producing myself naturally! Thanks for the video, it makes me feel very confident in the choices I have made for myself!
Good for you! Once I regulated my hormones, after having them tested and taking the supplements the functional dietician recommended to me, I've started to lose weight again. I also have more energy and feel sane again. Hormones are NO JOKE!
I have been more interested in going off the pill as I have been on it for 8 years. What do you do in place of it for protection against pregnancy? Just watch your cycle? I’m so lost! Thanks for the vid 👍🏻
Katie Ambrose Hi Katie! I just stop taking mine a few days ago. I used the clue app for about two months which helps you track your cycle. I did that so I can have it marked down just to have an idea of when i should expect my period. I waited till it was the last week “period week” to get off the pills rather middle in the pack.
Katie Ambrose hey girl! I know this is from 5 months ago, but there is a digital “birth control” which uses nothing at all but a thermometer! Natural Cycles is the program. You basically measure your temperature at the same time everyday when you wake up, & it helps you detect your cycle & tell you when you’re ovulating or not. It’s pretty awesome, you should check it out!
Hi, if you are in that path a great recommendation would be to buy the book Taking Charge of your fertility in there the author explains the Fertility Awareness Method in deph that is based in basa temperature, cervix mucus and cervix position. Also you can get a Daysy or Ladycomp that work with an algorithm and are 99.4 % reliable, based on the measurement of your temperature. Most women are fertile only 6 days per month, so with this methods is pretty easy to find out when with accuracy. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing :D happy to find somebody who talks about being on the pill for 20 years too :o me too; just stopped last week, not to try to have a baby, but I just dislike the fact that I am taking it for this long and that it are hormones.. so thanks :D
UGH!! I want to go off of the pill so badly, however I had endometriosis and right now birth control is the only thing controlling it but I WANT OFF of it so so badly.
I have endometriosis too. But I got off the pill anyway about a week and a half ago.. I started bleeding and it wasn’t bad at all. I feel ok so far. Mention it to your doctor anyway though! You can also try to treat endo with diet, exercise, natural supplements..? Good luck !
If I remember correctly, the pill tells your body that you are already pregnant so it resists letting it happen again. The body was not meant to believe that it is eternally pregnant. It isn’t really a question of ‘is it healthy’ but rather ‘how bad is it’. For many younger woman it is a risk/reward question.
I’m thinking about going off my Bc in 2 weeks as soon as my pill pack ends it’s final day. My biggest worry is acne. Can you make a video or post about what you did to manage that??
did you end up going off of it? I recommend Lara Briden's period repair manual. Also weaning off the pill instead of stopping cold turkey. it's not entirely known by doctors, so i wouldn't suggest asking them but i dont trust doctors anymore
I have had acne my whole teenage and then adult life. I’m 32 now. I stopped eating all processed foods, carbs, and sugar 7 months ago. I quit the pill this month. My constant, horrible cystic acne is gone. And my acne scars are slowly healing. I eat healthy red meats, and farm fresh eggs, limited dairy (local goats milk yogurt) and always healthy animal fats. I’ve been able to quit my antidepressant, my anxiety disorder has disappeared, I quit smoking, and now I exercise all the time, thanks to the increase in steady energy and mood boost. Carbs were my downfall. I can’t say what would work for you, but I started this journey to fix my acne and ended up realizing that I fixed my depression and food addiction in addition too. I wish you so much luck!
@@robinbishop8423 i’ve been doing stretch carnivore for the last 90 days and I’m hoping that this will help me get off birth control pills without crazy side effects I’m scared of hair loss and pimples any advice? This is my second day of being off the pill and I’ve been on it for 18 years
My depos due in September and I ain't going. I've put on nearly 10 lbs this year since starting it, eating same and exercising way more. I can accept some is muscle...but I don't think ill ever get rid of my tummy pooch without a little more help.
I started taking the pill, because I got diagnosed with endometriosis. They marketed it as the magic pill - it will help intense period pain, you can skip period if you want to, get better skin etc - of course I started taking it. But after a while, I noticed something different. My strenght at the gym weakened, I didn’t feel as motivated as before. I was extremely depressed or terribly irritated most of the time. As I had previously suffered from severe depression and anxiety, I thought I was relapsing. But I had no reason behind why I was feeling so down, and I was lost. Then my libido disappeared completely. Weightlifting became harder and harder. My partner almost left me, because I was a completely different person. Then a friend of mine mentioned, it could be the pills. Suddenly it all came to me - all the symptoms are side effects of the pill. I had always been interested in medical science, and I found out all the things synthetic hormones affect and I went off the pill immediately. Of course my endometriosis will continue to grow, but I’d rather enjoy my life synthetic hormone free. After quitting, I lost 6kg of weight. My mind cleared up - I wasn’t as nearly as irritated before, my will to live came back, and I was much happier. As if I had had brain fog or something. My strenght came back, and weightlifting went well. Even my libido came back. Pretty much all the negative side effects cleared up in a period of a year. Honestly, going off pill was the best decicion I’ve ever made. Even though they are the only treatment for endometriosis (other than having it surgically removed every time it’s grown), I’d rather live sybthetic hormone free.
I really want to come off my contraception but I am only 22 years old and I have a partner so I am so scared of getting pregnant but the benefits look awesome so i'm going to consider it !
Niamh Clarkson I recommend you try out natural birth control methods. I’m 18 and on the patch but will remove it tonight and leave my body be. I’m going to switch to natural methods.. no hormones no side effects.
I was on the pill for about 8 Months and I gained so much weight and was so down and bipolar. So I stopped and I’m on day 5. will I naturally lose weight or do I have to go on a diet to actually get ride of what I gained?
The exact same thing happened to me I gained 40 lbs in like 4 months! I have never ever had this happen I used to eat so much before and now I feel guilty for eating I never gained weight before the pill but it’s like now everything changed I also feel sad most of the time now which is so odd
Diamond Dimples same!! I gave it a couple months to see if it’ll leave or I’d lose maybe a little but no I actually have to work for it. 😭 wasn’t worth going on birth control. (at least for me)
Thank you for the insight on stopping BC. I'm late seeing this post, but have you done follow up on the subject, and what, if anything, did you do in the event you experienced anything as your body got back in to balance? Thank you.
Ive been on the pill for almost 34 yrs now for cystic acne!!! I really want to quit because of the cronic depression it gave me. Always tired, always sad, always medicated, no libido and recently headaches... Im researching natural suplements for hormonal balance and getting the courage to quit the pill...🤞
I haven’t been on BC for a good 6 years. The last one I had was the mirena . I felt bloated all the time, I felt nauseous, I just didn’t feel like myself. Soon as I got that out, within a week or so I felt better. I do suffer a small case of endometriosis and my gynos resolution was to put me on a low or no hormone BC. I was on a no hormone one in the past and it just didn’t work out for me. So now I just deal with it. I rather deal with it then to go through those hormone induced effects again.
Hey Kara! I recently went off bc after being on it for 7 years. It's been about 2 months and I still haven't gotten my period back/seen many changes... I know everyone is different but I'm just curious how long it took you to see changes?
I got taken off birth control pills because I've been on it since 15 but they put me on the implant version and i gained 26 pounds, hives, moods horrible and acne was horrible. Got taken off that last week and weight and acne is sooooo much better and going down and away. currently on nothing and actually liking it.
I want to get off birth control but I’m just so conflicted. I have PCOS and I’m just not sure if it’ll do more harm than good. Also I KNOW I would get pregnant because I’m just way too forgetful lol.
I really wish I could stop BC for weight loss reasons, but I recently had a pregnancy that put my hormones out of wack giving me insomnia for 6 months straight, once I started BC I felt normal. But now I'm bloated all the time and can't lose weight easy.
If you’re comfortable telling, what are you going to do for bc now? I truly want to get off mine too but just had a baby and definitely don’t want another too soon!
So I had a full hysterectomy at age 30 in 2005 and I have been on estradiol ever since. I actually have an appointment with my doctor today to see how long I need hormone replacement. I am scared to go off of it because I’m only 44 and I don’t want hot flashes but at the same time my body doesn’t feel right. Hard to explain.
Wow so weird I just decided to this myself! The pill made me not have a period for like 6 years almost. I’ve been bloated and had some extra body fat despite good diet and great exercise plan . My mind has never been clear the past 6 years as well. Now I am on the non hormonal iud.
I felt like copper iud was amazing but I started getting cystic acne and thought it was because I was allergic to the small amount of nickel in it. Then I went on bc and noticed mood changes. So idk what other option is better then those two?
Love ur videosss 💕 if it's helpful ... one of the best supplements to sleep better is magnesium citrate ... it really is like a change of life haha take care 💜
I just got off of BC after 17 years, and am having some weird symptoms but hoping they pass and I feel whatever normal is again. My boyfriend said my mood is 1,000X better, I feel happier, and sex drive is coming back, after only two weeks. 🤞🤞
SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME. It’s so hard being in a body you don’t recognize or feel like yourself.
YES GIRL! You actually inspired me to consider going off - as you know from our chats! I went off mine mid June after being on it for 15 years aka half my life. I can honestly say it was the best thing I have ever done. My weight dropped a LOT right away (like 5-6 pounds) and mentally I feel so much clearer. I had a few zits when i first stopped but that’s it. I’m also proud to say I got my FIRST true menstrual cycle this week! Which I was shocked. I didn’t think it would come back so soon and I just couldn’t be happier to know my body did this on its OWN!!!! So glad you are doing amazing babe
i agree i went off and i feel like i have life again. im happy like i didnt realize it till my husband told me babe whats going on with you your not acting like yourself. so i went off the pill and he is LOVING IT he says he has his gina back. sex drive is back, no more crazy lady hahaha
I too have been on birth control pills for 15 years. I was recently switched to a new generic one and it caused me to retain a LOT of water in my left leg. It did subside and everything is "ok" but immediately had a serious conversation with my husband. I am now off of them and he is getting a vasectomy! He said "you have been on those way too long anyway and I want you to be as healthy as possible!" I am SO excited to see what happens for my mood,weight,etc.
Glad to hear that you are feeling much better. Are you still off of it? Do you really feel a positive difference??? I am going to stop taking mine in 5 days. Hoping for the best !!!
That’s awesome and encouraging! Happy for you I hope I have the same experience . Ive taken for 18 yrs and I just stopped yesterday and I’m terrified of side effects . Scared of hair thinning and breakouts I currently on pill Never had any pimples . Any advice?
I had a hysterectomy in February, left with ovaries, stopped birth control pill, before stopping pill I was stuck at 155lbs, nothing took weight off. I'm down 20lbs 4 months later. The pill definitely caused weight gain and constantly being hungry.
girl i recently just did the same thing. i feel so much more happy and my sex drive is back. some acne but its okay i have life again!
Thank you for this. I've been working out 6 days a week and eating pretty decent (currently trying to cut sugar) and not seeing any results, if anything I keep going up on the scale. I'm going off the pill here in a few days and am so excited, this video helped me a ton by giving me hope!
Live To Thrive hi, may I ask if you ended up losing weight after going off it? I’m thinking of getting off BC but I’m not quite sure yet
same thing happened to me. I literally cut down to 1200 cal a day and 600 burn in workout per day and just kept gaining weight. Just got off BC.. we’ll see how it works out 😄
@@melaniemitchell3839 hey any updates
I went off the pill after 15 years. I didn't notice the "cloud" that it gave me during everyday life until I went off of it. I felt like for the first time all of my efforts in diet/ training were showing. I started to look a lot leaner and lost an overall bloat throughout my entire body.
That being said, it is not the easiest to come off of. As someone who was put on the pill to remediate hormonal acne in the first place, as expected my acne came back with a vengeance. Not to mention I have oily skin instead of the ultra dry skin the pill gave me. I have also experienced the hair loss that some people get. My body is already evening out which is motivating me to continue this path.
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You look amazing kara! But most important that you're feeling better. I went off hormonal birth control exactly 5 months ago, after reading up on a Dutch medical study that was released this last year. I read the actual report that is published in a medical journal (easy to find online,) and the findings are significant. Depending on the length of time that a woman has been using hormonal birth control, the higher percentage of cancer risks. Having been on it since I was 19 ...and now 32, my risk level was in the 38% range! I find it very concerning that this study was barely talked about in the news, and that the FDA clearly doesn't give a crap (per usual.) Imagine how much money is tied up in the pill... including the millions of tax dollars that fund "free" clinics like planned parenthood to supply it.
Quote from the new England journal of medicine: "The risk of breast cancer ranged from a 9 percent increase among women who used birth control for a year or less, to a 38 percent greater risk if a woman used it for 10 years or more."
I’m glad that you’re happy! ☺️ I recently stopped using birth control as well, not because I’m trying to get preggo, but just because I felt it was time. I’ve only been on it for 3 years, but so far, so good! *fingers crossed 🤞🏾* Thank you for sharing! ❤️
So ironic that you shared this! I recently just stopped taking the pill and can’t wait to see how I feel!
yes girl me too and im so much happier
Hey Taylor, I hope that you are doing well. I am about to stop taking the pill, did you notice any changes? Was it worth it?
I just stopped the pill about a week ago too. Got my period about 4 days after could just be withdrawl bleeding or whatever but so far i feel pretty good besides headaches. Hope you start to feel good !
it took me almost 4 years to regulate my hormones after going off pill. there was everything.. hairloss, acne, weightgain, weightloss, rashes, pains, anxiety, depression, amenorrhea... finaly feeling great and like me. it's really helpful when you hear someone else's experiences
That's reassuring to read it took 4 years. Because having different health issues I don't really know tge ones that are to be blame on birth pills. For now it is difficult because I put on so much weight :( and it appears my body has real difficulty producing estrogen.. did you see an improvement of estrogen years after stopping? Well maybe you didnt have a drop in estrigen when you stooped the pill.. but if you had did it improve?
@@Noemie291 I think it was low progesteron mostly and high cortisol. I already forgot I had issues with that, feels like ages ago 🙂 good luck
Hi, after stopping the pills I lost 8-9 lbs in one month. Did you experience anything like this? If yes, did you regain your weight back? TIA
One of my favorite videos yet! I can really relate to where I am at in my life right now. Your happiness and self love is definitely showing!! Love it!!
I can’t wait to get my IUD removed! My husband had a vasectomy a few weeks ago and we are waiting for the results to make sure it was successful!
How difficult was the vasectomy procedure?
@@baconettam.8122 Good question
I’m 60 now Kara, even though the last five years I suffer from certain foods and still trying to see which effect me, I look back when I was so fit I never could take birth control either, I worked out without schedule and ate healthy according to what I craved. I didn’t even think twice about a cheat dessert ever. I was so lean and great muscle tone! I was stopped all the time and asked if I was a body trainer. I was just living life being me. I ate when hungry I worked out when ready, I slept when sleepy and I had strong will power too! That will power came from me loving me and from no plans or set rules and I looked and felt amazing! I’m not bragging I’m sharing my journey and everyone has there’s. This is mine. I believe loosing my parents and a relationship and those things is what threw my life into a tailspin and there you go trying to plan this or that and that’s not good! Not for me. Anyway we’re all different that was my difference. Have a great day!❤️❤️❤️
Great video, I was watching this next to my husband he looked at me and said "she just said every symptom you have we need to do some research to get you off BC I agree
Kara, I recently took a risk and tried Crossfit because I was feeling stagnant in my BB split which leads me to focus more on looks than strength. I committed to Crossfit for 6 months and have been going for 3 weeks and the change in my mindset and performance has been incredible! I feel like an athlete. The classes are 1 hour and I feel like I get so much more done than in that hour than the 1.5-2 hours I use to spend at the gym. I wanted to share my experience with you
I just had this convo with my husband. I’m going off it ❤️
Ahh thank youuu for making this. Seriously have been contemplating getting off the pill due to a number of reasons but this def helped give some more insight
I completely agree. It is so encouraging to hear that you can come back from constant 'food stress'. I have always worried over what I am eating and then feel guilty if I eat something 'bad'. Thanks for the positive outlook and advice!
Yes I need to get off birth control! I can’t wait to feel less bloated !
Oh man, this video hits close to home in many ways. I have been on birth control since my early teens due to acne and I'm now 42. I have chronic cystic and inflamed acne that (if not on the pill) affects my back, chest, neck, arms and even thighs. The pill hasn't completely eliminated acne from my face but it's WAY more manageable and less noticeable, and it does eliminate it from the rest of my body. But I HATE being on it for so long and what it does to me emotionally and to my body. (I have that lower abdominal mummy tummy without the kids! And thunder thighs hanging on for dear life.) I'm pretty sure that's why I've cycled on and off antidepressants, due to how bat-shit crazy I feel sometimes. I tried going off the pill about 10 years ago and it was a HORRIBLE 6 months dealing with terrible acne everywhere that nothing else would help. I could not withstand it psychologically (even though I desperately wanted to stay off it) and ended up returning to the pill to get my skin to clear up. I still have scars from that time (and also the one time in my 20s I tries Accutane - which is another horror). I feel like I'm trapped taking the pill and I feel like I live in a body that works against me in so many ways. ( I also suffer from chronic spontaneous hives that have been worsening in my 40s.) It seriously makes me cry sometimes. I know I can't be on the pill for the rest of my life and don't know what I'm going to do once I'm forced to go off. My acne has seriously made me suicidal at its worst. But I'm tired of the pill. 😔 Sorry for the text vomit. I'm so happy the change has worked for you! You look fantastic! ❤️
cystic acne is hormonal. have you tried giving up dairy?
Wow 20 years on the pill! I’ve been on the pill for 10 years and I’m so scared of just stopping it and having horrible mood swings and PMS
Thanks for being open and sharing your experience. I, too, was on the pill for 20yrs and am feeling better without it. I understand that every body is different and that works for some doesn’t work for all - but it’s awesome to chat about it and hear others experiences!
I wish I could go off my pill. I have so many issues it actually would make other things worse, BUT I might just fix those issues surgically and then get off my birth control permanently. Birth control effects so many things, blood pressure, hormones, all sorts of crap, it’s crazy. So glad you’ve had a good experience. One day I’ll get there!!
it was a blessing for me to go off the pill. in high school i had BAD ACNE and heavy flow now im married and this eyar just went off the pill and I AM SO HAPPY I DID! My cycle isnt as bad , i feel happier, im back to being the crazy fun gina!
Thank you for making this video! I went off birth control 5 years ago after being on it for 6 years. My friends still today are so distraught and always remind me “but you’re married, how are you not on birth control?” I remind them they are other ways of protecting against pregnancy! Ways that don’t interfere with your body’s natural cycle. Women do always agree with me when I say why as a female do we have to take a pill everyday to mess with our hormones to not get pregnant when a guy can just wear a condom?? And don’t let a guy convince you condoms are HORRIBLE. 😂
I recently got off the pill and am so glad I found this video. I’m 2 weeks in and there were lots of changes that were happening to my body and I have to say before the decision to stop I never looked into the real chemical makeup or the side effects and potential damages of hormonal birth control. I would literally go in prolonged fasting to see some kind of weight loss and that ultimately messed up my gut health. I felt heavy, lethargic, moody, very very low libido. I can’t wait to ride it out and truly see the magic of my body doing what it was designed to. I benefited from birth control when I did use it and I know lot of people need it for different reasons but all the side effects I’m experiencing from birth control detox aside, I’m glad I made the decision to stop.
Thank you so so much for this video. I was on bc for almost 17yrs and recently gone off due to just wanting to allow my body to regulate itself and honestly be off hormones! Similar to yourself. I've been off for only 3 weeks but have just felt liberated and free if that makes sense. I am interested to see how my body changes over the next 6-9 months. Thank you so so much!
How did it go Jessica I’m scared that my hair is gonna fall out and I’ll have breakouts and mood swings because I’ve been on it for 18 years I hope yours went well this is a very reassuring video and I’m loving the comments
I am 44 years old and I started taking the pill at 19 I noticed that I never really had a problem for years with keeping my fat percentage down but recently when I turned 44 I noticed that I started gaining weight and I wasn’t doing anything different... I started missing periods so I went to the gynecologist and she suggested that maybe I get off the pill for a few months (I want to stop completely) I’ve been off for five days and I’ve had some cramping .... but I’m hoping it’s positive things to come after this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Got my IUD out the end of June and tied my tubes (I have 2 kids)! Best decision I've ever made. I've lost 10 pounds and just feel so much better. My appetite isn't out of control anymore and sex drive returned! Doctor swears IUD didn't cause any adverse side effects but in my experience it absolutely does!
Were you on the hormonal one?
I stoped taking my birth control because it was making me suicidal (seriously). When I stoped my skin was horrible with acne and I did experience hair loss. It’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting to level out. Overall I feel soooo much better.
This video is GOLD!!! I was on birth control for four years and when I decided to go off of it I noticed all the same benefits as well even though I have a condition where doctor suggest I stay on birth control I don’t believe that it’s beneficial to hormonally induce your body out of its natural state, even if that’s not a text book period per say. Anyways love this video love the honesty love the feedback!
Great video Kara! You are right in every single word. More sleep, less stress and a good training session. Love,
Patricia.
Thanks for sharing Kara 💖 hope you have a great day 😊
Dr Dray I follow the both of you! Have a great day!
My girlfriend decided to get off her birth control and I’ve noticed a positive change in her mood. Sure condoms kinda suck (TMI ) but putting hormones in your body surely can’t be healthy long term. Seems like a trend to go off birth control lately, seems like a good idea for some people.
tell her to look into natural rhythm method. she can figure out when shes ovulating and fertile. no need for condoms or birth control.
Try a copper IUD so you can creampie
fangiscool1 LMFAOO
Yes ! I recently pulled myself off of BC after nearly 10 years ! I read the book “the period manual” it opened my eyes to how harmful BC is. I lost my periods two years ago but my doctor said “no no. Just keep taking your pills. When you’re ready to get pregnant you can take fertility pill”
Heck no. Scared me. Finally after two months of being off of BC, I had my period !
Hi! I know this was posted a year ago but I’m curious about the book you mentioned and am having a difficult time finding that exact book title online. Can you tell me who the author is? Thank you!
@@valerien1743 I know this is super late, but the book’s author is Lara Briden. She’s a naturopathic doctor. I used this book too when I was trying to get off of BC three months ago.
Valerie Are you able to get off the pill and do well
Thank you for this video!! I got off birth control a few months ago and my body feels great! I did 3 preps on birth control and I was never really able to peak. My hormones are still trying to level out but I am able to stay fairly lean and not change too much of what I do on a daily basis! I'm so happy that I can relate to this 💛
Honestly this makes me want to come off my pill even more since I’ve been questioning it.
It’s not simple for me because I have endometriosis and profusely throw up due to pain when I’m on my period, so in a way it’s a huge help to me. And I hate taking strong painkillers I can’t function right.
But I was put on it when I was 321lbs- I’m now 241lbs and I can NOT move past that. My chin is breaking out so badly & even my trainer said the other day “your hormones are up to something” baring in mind he knows I haven’t had a pimple for the past 6 months he’s been training me and I’ve been eating and drinking my water.
I think I’ll come off when I’m done with the pack (I’m on my last one anyway) and see how I go.
Kara you describe my eating exactly! I'm so inconsistent lately... I can't seem to get it together! I really think I'm going to get rid of my scale and just stop thinking about it so damn much! Lol you look amazing btw 💜
I got off bc in March...after 16 years on it! Half my life... it’s been the best thing for me, and I wish I would of done it sooner! Initially I noticed weight loss without overly trying to cut, and that same tummy pooch went away!! The last two months I’ve been eating like an asshole so I’ve put on some weight, and experiencing acne which is new for me. But cleaning up my diet a bit so I can get back to feeling good!!! Just waiting patiently for that period to return!
You should brag - you've worked for it and have earned it. So happy you're happy Kara!
I quit BC last year and went on a cut and lost 20 lbs in 3 months. I got terrible acne and I’m 40 so I couldn’t take it and went back to the pill, long story short, I’m back to losing the same 20 lbs 😔. I quitted this month the pill for good and I won’t comeback to it even if my face explode.
ABeautyAdmirer I’m 38 and same. I went off, lost the water weight, skin went crazzzzzzzy, hair fell out. Went back on, after 2-3months, leg bloat is back but skin is clearing. Are you still off it? Is your skin better yet?
Only food can heal you, do a research on dr sebi he saved me
Did you notice a temporary increase in hair shedding coming off the pill, I know this can happen sometimes.
I’ve tried going off it twice and had really bad side effects. I’m working with a naturopath now to give my body a boost before coming off again. I need to get off because of my age. Thanks for sharing Kara!
How did this go??
Several of my boyfriends have asked me to take birth control and I always refused because of both the weight gain and increased cancer risk. I find it scary. I have a friend whose ex girlfriend was in remission for cervical cancer and as soon as she got back on birth control, her cancer resurfaced with a vengeance and matesticized into lymphoma.
It’s so funny that you just released this video because bc has been on my mind A LOT recently. Last night, I had a literal meltdown over it. I was wondering what your thoughts are on non hormonal BC. Like ParaGard (nonhormonal IUD) or the things where you track your cycle. Thank you so much!
Sarena Celseti I am so curious about non hormonal options as well!
ParaGard lasts for 10 years and I'm a few years into my second on. I was on birth control pills prior to that, but didn't like side effects of hormones. My periods are longer and on the heavy side, but to me its worth it because I feel like me. I haven't had any negative side effects form my iud.
Julianne Rogers thank you! I need to do some more research and see if that’s a good option for me!
That was the first birth control I tried but my regular, semi light, non cramping periods turned into long, very heavy periods with cramping... like my uterus was trying to expel the iud... and i always had irregular pap smears... so every 6 months i would have to do the next step of having a copolscopy, where they would never find anything. I told my gyno that it was related to the iud and she said studies didn't show that. I had never had irregular paps before. I eventually got it taken out because i couldn't bear all of the above... and what do you know, haven't had an abnormal pap since... i went on to try depo and moved on to low dose combo bc (which is fine) but now im getting my tubes tied and im so excited to be off bc... ultimately you have to do what's best for you.
Thank you for making this video!! Your situation is very close to mine, so it was helpful to hear your story.
I've been tempted to get off my birth control too, but the only thing stopping me is the fact that my periods are super irregular, and when they DO happen, they're abnormally heavy and painful. I just take birth control so they're one less thing for me to worry about. Maybe once I reach my forties, I can quit no problem?
Super informative and quite enjoyed...but my favourite part is your "bye, bye" at the end lol
Thank you girl this was a very honest talk ... so refreshing to me
WOW! I literally experienced the same exact thing! Wit the bad bad hormonal breakout, still getting over it now.... After being on BC and getting off of it, it took 8 months to get my period back. But not too long ago I felt finaly like myself!! i was also eating more and losing weight. it was crazy! Then I got my period last week and I feel back at square one.. But I hope I get back to the place where I felt great soon!
I recently stopped taking BC and in the matter of a week I’ve gained 6lbs even though I eat healthy foods, I don’t over eat and I exercise regularly....and I am more bloated than I’ve ever been I’m going to cry.
Anything changed?
Your skin is just glowing.
Thank you so so much for this! Can I ask what pill you were on for the acne? Also what is your current birthday control method?
Thank you I love this. I was on one kind of birth control (combo pill) for many years and loved it but I had to switch to a different brand. I've never had an issue with weight in my entire life until now. I completely understand not feeling comfortable in your body. I have wanted to try going off the pill but have been scared of my weight issues getting worse. This gives me inspiration and confidence to give it a try. I have other health concerns that I'm hoping it will help as well.
I started using Progesterone in cream, I’ve gained like 20 pounds in 6 months, I didn’t realize that it was the progesterone putting the weight on me, I walked 3-5 miles and I watch my diet, it was impossible to lose any weight, I thought it’s cause I’m 49 years old, I decided went off the progesterone and I’m doing much better, weight lost is happening
It’s good seeing someone like me when I’m in school now. We have class 8-9 hours a day for my masters. We do have 10 minute break an hour so I make sure I walk to the bathroom or around the school some. I also have a yeti cup and I try to drink the whole thing of water during the 50 minutes I’m sitting. So then I’m able to get my water as well. I was going to the gym but sometimes I just can’t do it. So I try but sometimes it isn’t possible but when i get the 10k I’m proud of myself.
My girlfriend took BC by pill for around 4 years and recently switched to the nexplanon implant about 5 months ago, and it has killed her libido and overall confidence in herself. She is considering going off birth control but she knows her extremely painful cramps will come back if she does stop her birth control. Both her and I have seen the constant cloud raining down on her head and it has recently gotten worse to the point where I am really worried for her. Birth control should honestly be only for men, but still be available for women that struggle with their extremely painful pms cycles. Men are fertile 24/7 and will not have the same detrimental physical and mental effects simply because of their different hormonal structure. Unfortunately, I don’t think male birth control will be available in the near future (meaning in pill form or implant).
Estrogen can block the thyroid, and estrogen dominance can cause weight gain in hips, thighs, and lower abdomen . After I started watching some of Dr. Bergs videos I decided to stop taking it as well;plus it starts to affect my mood. Only 2 months in so I’m in chin pimp hell but I fell like the scale is moving a little bit. How did you get your hormonal acne to clear up? But
I Love ya Kara!!!! Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration for me!!! ❤️
Thank you for the video, everything you mentioned, I have experienced from face bloat, weight gain, and acne. So how long after getting off birth control, did you start to see a change? I’ve been off birth control for 2 months now and I am definitely in the acne breakouts stage, it also took this long for me to get my period. So just curious since I have also been working out consistently and eating fairly clean, but I have just seen weight gain and not weight loss. I can feel that my body is still resetting so I am curious when did you notice that the weight was finally coming off?
your comment was 2 years ago, so do you remember how long it was until the weight came off?
This video spoke to my soul! I just this year took on a program that took the stress from me planning my workouts and allowed me to just get in the gym and do what it told me to do. Yes, it was definitely less than what I was doing and the plan required me to eat more than I was comfortable, but I noticed right away instant changes in the amount of bloat I had. I feel I have a bit more weight to lose and it’s slow but I am making strength gains daily. I realized I was over training when I was making my workouts and it was causing me to make any progress!
I also have decided to go off hormonal birth control. I chose to have a copper IUD placed to still have reassurance that I would not be pregnant, but I am excited to see some changes in mood, body and mind with being off all of the hormones that I have not been producing myself naturally!
Thanks for the video, it makes me feel very confident in the choices I have made for myself!
Good for you! Once I regulated my hormones, after having them tested and taking the supplements the functional dietician recommended to me, I've started to lose weight again. I also have more energy and feel sane again. Hormones are NO JOKE!
Did you experience night sweats/hot flashes right after stopping?
I have been more interested in going off the pill as I have been on it for 8 years. What do you do in place of it for protection against pregnancy? Just watch your cycle? I’m so lost! Thanks for the vid 👍🏻
Katie Ambrose Hi Katie! I just stop taking mine a few days ago. I used the clue app for about two months which helps you track your cycle. I did that so I can have it marked down just to have an idea of when i should expect my period. I waited till it was the last week “period week” to get off the pills rather middle in the pack.
natural rtyhm method. listen to your body and pay attention.
Katie Ambrose hey girl! I know this is from 5 months ago, but there is a digital “birth control” which uses nothing at all but a thermometer! Natural Cycles is the program. You basically measure your temperature at the same time everyday when you wake up, & it helps you detect your cycle & tell you when you’re ovulating or not. It’s pretty awesome, you should check it out!
Hi, if you are in that path a great recommendation would be to buy the book Taking Charge of your fertility in there the author explains the Fertility Awareness Method in deph that is based in basa temperature, cervix mucus and cervix position. Also you can get a Daysy or Ladycomp that work with an algorithm and are 99.4 % reliable, based on the measurement of your temperature. Most women are fertile only 6 days per month, so with this methods is pretty easy to find out when with accuracy. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing :D happy to find somebody who talks about being on the pill for 20 years too :o me too; just stopped last week, not to try to have a baby, but I just dislike the fact that I am taking it for this long and that it are hormones.. so thanks :D
UGH!! I want to go off of the pill so badly, however I had endometriosis and right now birth control is the only thing controlling it but I WANT OFF of it so so badly.
I have endometriosis too. But I got off the pill anyway about a week and a half ago.. I started bleeding and it wasn’t bad at all. I feel ok so far. Mention it to your doctor anyway though! You can also try to treat endo with diet, exercise, natural supplements..? Good luck !
If I remember correctly, the pill tells your body that you are already pregnant so it resists letting it happen again. The body was not meant to believe that it is eternally pregnant. It isn’t really a question of ‘is it healthy’ but rather ‘how bad is it’. For many younger woman it is a risk/reward question.
You look stunning ..your makeup flawless too x
I’m thinking about going off my Bc in 2 weeks as soon as my pill pack ends it’s final day. My biggest worry is acne. Can you make a video or post about what you did to manage that??
did you end up going off of it? I recommend Lara Briden's period repair manual. Also weaning off the pill instead of stopping cold turkey. it's not entirely known by doctors, so i wouldn't suggest asking them but i dont trust doctors anymore
I have had acne my whole teenage and then adult life. I’m 32 now. I stopped eating all processed foods, carbs, and sugar 7 months ago. I quit the pill this month. My constant, horrible cystic acne is gone. And my acne scars are slowly healing.
I eat healthy red meats, and farm fresh eggs, limited dairy (local goats milk yogurt) and always healthy animal fats. I’ve been able to quit my antidepressant, my anxiety disorder has disappeared, I quit smoking, and now I exercise all the time, thanks to the increase in steady energy and mood boost. Carbs were my downfall.
I can’t say what would work for you, but I started this journey to fix my acne and ended up realizing that I fixed my depression and food addiction in addition too. I wish you so much luck!
Did you get off of it.????
I’ve been on mine for 3 years and that’s my biggest worry too and I want to get off
@@robinbishop8423 i’ve been doing stretch carnivore for the last 90 days and I’m hoping that this will help me get off birth control pills without crazy side effects I’m scared of hair loss and pimples any advice? This is my second day of being off the pill and I’ve been on it for 18 years
My depos due in September and I ain't going. I've put on nearly 10 lbs this year since starting it, eating same and exercising way more. I can accept some is muscle...but I don't think ill ever get rid of my tummy pooch without a little more help.
I started taking the pill, because I got diagnosed with endometriosis. They marketed it as the magic pill - it will help intense period pain, you can skip period if you want to, get better skin etc - of course I started taking it.
But after a while, I noticed something different. My strenght at the gym weakened, I didn’t feel as motivated as before. I was extremely depressed or terribly irritated most of the time. As I had previously suffered from severe depression and anxiety, I thought I was relapsing. But I had no reason behind why I was feeling so down, and I was lost. Then my libido disappeared completely. Weightlifting became harder and harder. My partner almost left me, because I was a completely different person.
Then a friend of mine mentioned, it could be the pills. Suddenly it all came to me - all the symptoms are side effects of the pill. I had always been interested in medical science, and I found out all the things synthetic hormones affect and I went off the pill immediately. Of course my endometriosis will continue to grow, but I’d rather enjoy my life synthetic hormone free.
After quitting, I lost 6kg of weight. My mind cleared up - I wasn’t as nearly as irritated before, my will to live came back, and I was much happier. As if I had had brain fog or something. My strenght came back, and weightlifting went well. Even my libido came back. Pretty much all the negative side effects cleared up in a period of a year.
Honestly, going off pill was the best decicion I’ve ever made. Even though they are the only treatment for endometriosis (other than having it surgically removed every time it’s grown), I’d rather live sybthetic hormone free.
AMAZING!! Thanks for the hope!!
Wish I was going to The Great New York State Fair this weekend! Other plans. Would love to meet you in person.
I really want to come off my contraception but I am only 22 years old and I have a partner so I am so scared of getting pregnant but the benefits look awesome so i'm going to consider it !
Niamh Clarkson I recommend you try out natural birth control methods. I’m 18 and on the patch but will remove it tonight and leave my body be. I’m going to switch to natural methods.. no hormones no side effects.
I was on the pill for about 8
Months and I gained so much weight and was so down and bipolar. So I stopped and I’m on day 5. will I naturally lose weight or do I have to go on a diet to actually get ride of what I gained?
hailey jade cordova please reply with an update?! Did your weight go down after you stopped taking it?
The exact same thing happened to me I gained 40 lbs in like 4 months! I have never ever had this happen I used to eat so much before and now I feel guilty for eating I never gained weight before the pill but it’s like now everything changed I also feel sad most of the time now which is so odd
I would love to know this!! Let us know
Update you have to lose the weight u gained it won’t just come off
Diamond Dimples same!! I gave it a couple months to see if it’ll leave or I’d lose maybe a little but no I actually have to work for it. 😭 wasn’t worth going on birth control. (at least for me)
Thank you for the insight on stopping BC. I'm late seeing this post, but have you done follow up on the subject, and what, if anything, did you do in the event you experienced anything as your body got back in to balance? Thank you.
My mom sadly got breast cancer which could be led back to taking the pill, that was my sign to stop.
Ive been on the pill for almost 34 yrs now for cystic acne!!! I really want to quit because of the cronic depression it gave me. Always tired, always sad, always medicated, no libido and recently headaches... Im researching natural suplements for hormonal balance and getting the courage to quit the pill...🤞
Jessus 34 years? How was it coming off?
I haven’t been on BC for a good 6 years. The last one I had was the mirena . I felt bloated all the time, I felt nauseous, I just didn’t feel like myself. Soon as I got that out, within a week or so I felt better. I do suffer a small case of endometriosis and my gynos resolution was to put me on a low or no hormone BC. I was on a no hormone one in the past and it just didn’t work out for me. So now I just deal with it. I rather deal with it then to go through those hormone induced effects again.
Hey Kara! I recently went off bc after being on it for 7 years. It's been about 2 months and I still haven't gotten my period back/seen many changes...
I know everyone is different but I'm just curious how long it took you to see changes?
Loved this video!
I have been on the pill since February 2022, and Monday is my last, I will stop it period, been taking it for 3 months and some weeks
I got taken off birth control pills because I've been on it since 15 but they put me on the implant version and i gained 26 pounds, hives, moods horrible and acne was horrible. Got taken off that last week and weight and acne is sooooo much better and going down and away. currently on nothing and actually liking it.
I want to get off birth control but I’m just so conflicted. I have PCOS and I’m just not sure if it’ll do more harm than good. Also I KNOW I would get pregnant because I’m just way too forgetful lol.
I use the paraguard iud. Hormone free. It’s the best option for me.
I've gained weight coming off the pill? Is this normal? How long does it take to see this wonderful cha ge everyone is talking about
This is off your topic but what are your thoughts about the Pinner Test (food intolerance blood test)? Thinks it's worth the money?
I really wish I could stop BC for weight loss reasons, but I recently had a pregnancy that put my hormones out of wack giving me insomnia for 6 months straight, once I started BC I felt normal. But now I'm bloated all the time and can't lose weight easy.
If you’re comfortable telling, what are you going to do for bc now? I truly want to get off mine too but just had a baby and definitely don’t want another too soon!
Can you do a follow up video on this again kara?
This makes me feel so excited to finally stop my pill next week after being on it for 5 years
How is it going???
Team IUD!!! I assume you were talking about the pill?
Good stuff!
So I had a full hysterectomy at age 30 in 2005 and I have been on estradiol ever since. I actually have an appointment with my doctor today to see how long I need hormone replacement. I am scared to go off of it because I’m only 44 and I don’t want hot flashes but at the same time my body doesn’t feel right. Hard to explain.
Wow so weird I just decided to this myself! The pill made me not have a period for like 6 years almost. I’ve been bloated and had some extra body fat despite good diet and great exercise plan . My mind has never been clear the past 6 years as well. Now I am on the non hormonal iud.
I felt like copper iud was amazing but I started getting cystic acne and thought it was because I was allergic to the small amount of nickel in it. Then I went on bc and noticed mood changes. So idk what other option is better then those two?
How long does it take to notice changes? I've been off about 2 weeks and haven't noticed anything!
Months
What pill you used?
Love ur videosss 💕 if it's helpful ...
one of the best supplements to sleep better is magnesium citrate ... it really is like a change of life haha take care 💜
hey I said the wrong name of magnesium ... the name is magnesium glycine!!my bad
Why do so many americans have this kitchen
Kara, how long did it take you to get your period back?
I never ever lost it