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Off Birth Control- No More Cysts

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heathercc
heathercc

I just wanted to share this because Ovarian Cysts are something I struggled w/ for years. My family history shows many reproductive issues from endo, miscarriages, hysterectomies, etc. Anyway, I had been on Birth Control (BC) for years, 10 plus, for the past 4-5 years I have had ovarian cysts, varying in size, usually complex or "not clear". Suffering w/ pain and cramping. I was lucky to never have had to operate, they were right on the border, I chose to wait it out, and every time they cleared up, only to have another the next cycle. We tried a few different types of BC in attempts to control them, but I was left with more problems, migraines, emotional issues, etc.  Eventually I decided to come off BC all together. The first month or two - I had break outs, decreased breast size, some emotional fluctuations, but after than I got back to normal, and guess what Not 1 cyst since- in 8 months so far? I find that interesting. Anyway just wanted to share that sometimes BC is not the only answer, do what you feel is right for your body.

Thanks!

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  • RCS88
    RCS88 heathercc

    Posted

    I believe anything unnatural should not be put into our bodies as much as we can control.  My doctor recommended BC and I refused.

    Thanks for sharing!

  • Acejohnston
    Acejohnston heathercc

    Posted

    That's very interesting heather. Birth control, hrt steroids and other hormone drugs can cause excess estrogen. The liver which is our filtering system cannot handle the excess estrogen which then has to go somewhere and we end up with cysts, fibroids and gallbladder problems to name but a few! I'm glad to hear your off birth control. You need to detox your liver now to get rid of any remaining excess hormones.i would suggest taking milk thistle which will cleanse the liver and balance the hormones. There are so many women now suffering from all these problems and a lot of the time it's down to these hormone drugs. Was on a hormone drug for a few years and in the last year have had my gallbladder removed, a fibroid and a large cyst on my ovary!! X
  • TheRoyalGeek
    TheRoyalGeek heathercc

    Posted

    With my experience, I started getting cysts when I stopped my birth control
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