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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The Hunger Monster

Two months ago I messed up taking my birth control pills. In addition to using them for birth control, my ob/gyn recommended them because they have been found to reduce the rate of ovarian cancer, which is prevalent in my family, by 60%. Then for the next couple weeks the Big Giraffe and I were worried about having a new addition to our family, and no I don't mean the canine one I would love to have at some point. This was not helped by the fact I had a wonky pregnancy test that we weren't sure how to interpret. Then we spent what seemed like the equivalent of a down payment on a new home on other pregnancy tests. Alright, obviously that is an exaggeration, but those things aren't cheap.

On top of it all, I just had been feeling off. I had more headaches than usual, I felt crankier than usual (no comment on that one!) and although it was nice that I wasn't getting my period, I still was getting bad cramps. After I missed my pill and had to take two the next day, I dreamt that I had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. I woke up to a pounding headache. That sealed the deal. I was going to go off The Pill for a few months until my appointment with the cancer specialist that my ob/gyn recommended.

I have felt much better since I've been off The Pill. Until period time that is. First of all, I started getting it again. Between The Pill and my triathlon training, I was only experiencing it a couple of times a year. Now the frequency has increased, although the triathlon training is definitely continuing to mitigate the symptoms. The worst part though is not the cramps, the bloating or the PMS. It's the hunger monster that it appears to have unleashed! My doctor said it's just the hormones and not to worry about it. Honestly if I hadn't had my period twice already, I would wonder if it were a monster of another sort...a tiny little human monster. Don't freak out BG. Remember you had to go out and get me extra supplies this month? Anyone else have this happen?

A. Elliot's Lesson Learned: The Pill protects from more than just extra births.

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posted by Alex Elliot @ 8:22 PM   4 comments
4 Comments:

  • At 2/11/2009 10:37 PM, Blogger Heather said…

    I have yet to have my cycles return post partum, but I was off the pill for 2 years prior to conceiving baby #3 and I much prefer no pill. Although I was put on the pill at 15 to help lessen painful (very, very) menstrual cramps.

    I'm not sure what my point of this comment is, so I'll just stop.

     

  • At 2/12/2009 10:03 PM, Blogger Suzanne said…

    I've been off the pill because I'm on antibiotics and the pill wouldn't be as effective anyway. I got the antibiotics during my placebo week and didn't start the new pack on Sunday, so it's only been 8 days. No symptoms, though. Good luck!

     

  • At 2/13/2009 6:15 PM, Blogger Goofball said…

    hmm I learn a lot. I've been on the pill for that many years I can't remember the time before

     

  • At 2/22/2009 1:46 AM, Blogger spoons19 said…

    The dollar store by me sells pregnancy tests. I thought this was hilarious and I made a crack to the check-out guy. "I'm not sure I would trust a $1 pregnancy test." He didn't think it was all that funny and curtly informed me that they were one of the store's biggest sellers! Many people buy three and take them all and compare results. Even then, it's still cheaper!

    Anyway, just a tip in case you need it in the future. But I hope it's a tip you never have to use!

     
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