Question:
I had Lap RnY in Feb. Do we not absorb birth control pills the same?
I've been having trouble with my periods for the last few months and have been having pain in my side. I take birth control pills to control cysts, but was wondering if, perhaps, we don't absorb them like we should. I just saw the question about Wellbutrin SR, and it made me wonder about the "pill." — Ruth C. (posted on August 21, 2002)
August 21, 2002
Hi there..I had open RNY in Feb and I was scared of not absorbing the pill.
My surgeon said it would be no problem, and so did my gynecologist. And..I
haven't had any problems..although the funny thing is, I am kind of
avoiding having intercourse often because I am so scared of getting
pregnant at this time! So..I am researching all the new forms of BC. Good
luck!
— Jennifer G.
August 21, 2002
you guy's should try some other methods of the so called pill they now have
a birth control patch and a thing called something like the nuva ring or
something like that , that you insert up inside you for one month interval
and can be removed if uncomfortable during sex and be reiserted without
compromising it's effetiveness.
— kimberly T.
August 22, 2002
I'm post-op LAP RNY as of 4-16-01 and I was initially taking Allese BCP's
and my GYN took me off of then due to lack of absorbtion. I then moved to
Ohio, got off the pill for a few months and then back on. My GYN out here
put me on a very mild dose of Loestrin BCPs. That seemed to NOt work, as I
was bleeding into my 3rd week of active pills and also had a pain in my
left side (ovary area). I realized that after several months of bleeding
into my 3rd week of the pills and then again on the acutual time that I
should have been on my period, that I wasn't absorbing them. I called my
GYN and he felt the same way. He switched me to Ortho Tricyclene (sp)
This is only my first pack, and I am still getting my period on the thrid
week of active pills. I think that this will change after the 2nd or third
month and my body starts adjusting to this pill. I would recommend talking
to your doctor. Good Luck.
— Kristina P.
August 22, 2002
Fat stores estrogen. So as you lose weight you don't store as much estrogen
as before. For meopausal women who lose weight fast the fell hot flashes a
lot more than when they were heavy. I'm sure the same would be for younger
women on BCP. You would need to have your pills adjusted because of the
loos of fat.
— Lee Ann H.
August 22, 2002
Check with your doctor about the pain. It may just be a side-effect from
your pill, or it could be cyst-related and therefore very important to have
checked out. You may absorb your pill less effectively after and RNY, but I
think it would still be able to keep you from getting pregnant. But I think
the nuvaring and the birth control patch are other good options. If you're
having breakthrough bleeding (i.e., Kristina), it usually means that the
hormone levels in your pill are too low (whether that's from a gastric
bypass or just a pill, patch or nuvaring that has too low a dose, it
doesn't matter). So, switching to a higher-dose pill may get rid of the
bleeding. I had alot of bleeding on Alesse but am fine now on Ortho-Cyclen
(I personally stay away from pills with different dosages thru the month -
makes me too moody). Hope I explained this well.
— Patricia E.
August 22, 2002
PLEASE, be aware that the birth control PATCH is only good if you are UNDER
200 pounds...any more than that and it won't be the correct dosage and
therefore will NOT WORK. PLEASE research that and make sure your doctor has
also. I'd hate for you to get prego and be unhealthy after surgery.
— Paula Prichard
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