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Not Afraid · 02-11-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bewitched

IMO, the hormones in BC pills have been used safely for decades. Some people do have problems with them but if you want bigger breasts, the pill seems the easiest and safest (elective surgery is by no means "safe") route.

Just my $.02.

This is based on my own personal experience (and I've had my share of medical fun) but most surgery now is such a piece of cake and had so few side effects that I don't see it as being unsafe at all. But, I've also had some pretty terrible experiences with hormone manipulation, so give me a one time surgery over a something that has caused some awful effects to my body.

But, I also come from a place where boobs are not enough for me to choose any of the options CP has brought up. I had a partial mastectomy 3 years ago and haven't done a damn thing to "correct it". There are parts of my body I'm not especially thrilled with, but I can deal with whatever the boobage gods have to dole out - as I can deal with the rest of my body.

And, regarding the doctor - if you're NOT seeing an ON/GYN then don't even make a decision until you do.

Stan4dSteph · 02-11-2007, 05:19 PM

Considering all of the potential side effects of hormone therapy, especially all of the various cancers, I wouldn't take birth control just to get bigger breasts.

I get to have my annual exam this week. My current gyn is a man, the first I've had, and I'm actually fine with it. I always picked women before, but this time around I just went with geographical convenience -- he's in my current physician network. The only thing that was new to me was that there's always a nurse in the room during the exam.

BarTopDancer · 02-11-2007, 06:20 PM

There is a pill that gives you 3 periods a year. I forget what it is called.

I tried skipping the placebo for the week and going back to back with pills but I had an adverse reaction (bloating, weight gain, serious crankiness).

I vote for finding a new doc. Any doc that dismisses you like he did isn't worth your time.

Mousey Girl · 02-11-2007, 07:42 PM

I am just in awe of anyone who can take BC pills. With my chemical imbalances being on The Pill just made it that much worse. Instead of being on an emotional rollercoaster I was on an emotional drop ride with multiple bounces.

Right now I am already pre-menopausal. It is lovely (NOT!). My older sister laughs at me and was not believing me until she witnessed me in the midst of a hot flash.

Prudence · 02-11-2007, 08:18 PM

I've been on the pill continuously since I was 18. I used to have really painful cramps, so I'm not looking forward to going off the pill and going through that again.

lindyhop · 02-11-2007, 09:01 PM

I've experienced the joys of hot flashes during my period...whee!

Somehow I thought it would be an either/or situation.

innerSpaceman · 02-11-2007, 10:04 PM

What's with the big fear about hormone treatments? Newsflash, everyone ... by the time you're forty, most of your hormones have long gone, and the rest are on the fast track to nowhere-to-be-found. Once your hormones go, old age is fast-tracked.

Hormone replacement therapy is a godsend. Bioidentical stuff is the best, and it's going to be the Ponce de Leon for those who are smart enough and rich enough to do it wisely ... but DO IT.

Alex · 02-11-2007, 10:51 PM

At least for the menopausal HRT, the National Cancert Institute disagrees with you iSm, with significant increases in breast cancer risk, heart disease, and blot clots.

It may not generalize to all hormone replacement therapies (including bioidentical) and the studies aren't published yet, but I think there's valid reason to be concerned.

MouseWife · 02-11-2007, 11:12 PM

I don't have hormones? Well then WTF is my problem????

But, really, while I have considered doing it for convenience sake, I hear the warnings about how if you have not taken bc pills before {along with warnings about smoking, etc.} you probably should not start. That must mean something.

I don't know what....

wendybeth · 02-11-2007, 11:43 PM

I was (finally) diagnosed with estrogen intolerance a few years back, which explained why I had such a horrid time with the Pill and PMS. I still (at 43) get severe PMS symptoms, but the doc prescribed appropriate meds (not hormones) to help and I haven't killed anyone- yet.

Hormones may be a godsend to some, but to me they're my worst nightmare. I know menopause will probably be a relief, but for now I'm sticking with the devil I know.

02-11-2007, 05:19 PM	#32
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Considering all of the potential side effects of hormone therapy, especially all of the various cancers, I wouldn't take birth control just to get bigger breasts. I get to have my annual exam this week. My current gyn is a man, the first I've had, and I'm actually fine with it. I always picked women before, but this time around I just went with geographical convenience -- he's in my current physician network. The only thing that was new to me was that there's always a nurse in the room during the exam.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	There is a pill that gives you 3 periods a year. I forget what it is called. I tried skipping the placebo for the week and going back to back with pills but I had an adverse reaction (bloating, weight gain, serious crankiness). I vote for finding a new doc. Any doc that dismisses you like he did isn't worth your time. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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02-11-2007, 07:42 PM	#34
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I am just in awe of anyone who can take BC pills. With my chemical imbalances being on The Pill just made it that much worse. Instead of being on an emotional rollercoaster I was on an emotional drop ride with multiple bounces. Right now I am already pre-menopausal. It is lovely (NOT!). My older sister laughs at me and was not believing me until she witnessed me in the midst of a hot flash.
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02-11-2007, 08:18 PM	#35
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I've been on the pill continuously since I was 18. I used to have really painful cramps, so I'm not looking forward to going off the pill and going through that again. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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02-11-2007, 09:01 PM	#36
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	I've experienced the joys of hot flashes during my period...whee! Somehow I thought it would be an either/or situation. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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02-11-2007, 10:04 PM	#37
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	What's with the big fear about hormone treatments? Newsflash, everyone ... by the time you're forty, most of your hormones have long gone, and the rest are on the fast track to nowhere-to-be-found. Once your hormones go, old age is fast-tracked. Hormone replacement therapy is a godsend. Bioidentical stuff is the best, and it's going to be the Ponce de Leon for those who are smart enough and rich enough to do it wisely ... but DO IT.
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02-11-2007, 10:51 PM	#38
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	At least for the menopausal HRT, the National Cancert Institute disagrees with you iSm, with significant increases in breast cancer risk, heart disease, and blot clots. It may not generalize to all hormone replacement therapies (including bioidentical) and the studies aren't published yet, but I think there's valid reason to be concerned.
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02-11-2007, 11:12 PM	#39
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	I don't have hormones? Well then WTF is my problem???? But, really, while I have considered doing it for convenience sake, I hear the warnings about how if you have not taken bc pills before {along with warnings about smoking, etc.} you probably should not start. That must mean something. I don't know what.... __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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02-11-2007, 11:43 PM	#40
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I was (finally) diagnosed with estrogen intolerance a few years back, which explained why I had such a horrid time with the Pill and PMS. I still (at 43) get severe PMS symptoms, but the doc prescribed appropriate meds (not hormones) to help and I haven't killed anyone- yet. Hormones may be a godsend to some, but to me they're my worst nightmare. I know menopause will probably be a relief, but for now I'm sticking with the devil I know. __________________
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