Topic Title: The Pill + SJW
| |  "The Pill + SJW"
, Thu 15 Jul 11:19
I guess this isn't quite an experience *yet*, but I just started taking SJW and am currently on the pill. I've done research on this, and I seem to have found enough evidence that OC failure because of SJW is unproved and mainly based on speculation. So, since I've GOT to do something to pull myself together here, I've decided ::deep breath:: to give it a whirl.
I'm halfway through a pack right now, and I never miss pills.
So, all you ladies out there wondering, stay tuned!
Posts: 1 | | Registered: Wed 14 Jul 2004 14:12 |
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| | "Re(1):The Pill + SJW" , Sat 17 Jul 02:54
Hi,
Do you have any links on this? I would be interested to read them. My experience (and that of a friend who tried SJW for a short while) is that SJW causes breakthrough bleeding with the pill, so I feel that something is going on there.
Would be good to hear how you get on!
Cici
Posts: 83 | | Registered: Sat 10 Jan 2004 13:11 |
| | | "Re(2):The Pill + SJW" , Mon 19 Jul 08:32
Here's one of the main ones I found. Go to:
http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/091news15.html
How long had you guys been on the pill? In the first few months your body is still getting adjusted, so it's possible the SJW just threw it for a loop, so to speak. If you'd been on it a while, I'm not sure what the deal may have been.
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| | | "Re(3):The Pill + SJW" , Wed 22 Feb 16:09
I've been on the pill (Yasmin) for eight months, so I consider my organism already reacts normal to it. Anyway, I've been taking Kira for 14 days, and I haven't had a "breakthrough bleeding", but the amount of a real menstruation since day seven, more or less. I have still seven Yasmin pills to take, let me make that clear, and I took Kira at least three hours after Yasmin, because I know both get processed by the same enzyme in my body.
I read everything I found before starting Kira, and I know it does interfere with anticonceptives but to me is worth giving a try because I feel awesome. I'm even thinking about giving up on Yasmin, but i just need more info, i need to know if this bleeding would stop in the future, if my body will learn to react properly to it, because i really don't want to use pads every single day of my life.
Sadly, now I'm realizing even without taking the pill, you can have bleeding. I might just over stock on iron!!
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| | "Re(1):The Pill + SJW" , Fri 16 Jul 11:37
Been taking SJW for three days, and today I seem to be able to "bounce back" from irritation a little better. I don't know if I'm just having a better day "moodwise", if it's because of the SJW, or if I *think* the SJW is doing something and it therefore is -- but either way, I'm having a good day. It's Friday, after all!
Still feeling in a fog around 2:00, still easily irritated, but I'm feeling more cheerful today, and like I mentioned, I'm getting over irritation better.
I took a second 300 mg pill last night, and I didn't sleep too well. I took it this morning and at lunch instead, and we'll see if that's better.
Posts: 5 | | Registered: Wed 14 Jul 2004 14:12 |
| | "Re(1):The Pill + SJW" , Thu 15 Jul 12:00
Oh yeah, I guess I should update everyone on my current status so anyone following this can note progress.
I've got the brain fog, got the irritability and constant dark, negative moodiness. My work requires a lot of interaction with people, both over the phone and in person, and when I answer the phone and people ramble on instead of simply stating their question, I find myself about to snap. I've had a little stress-reliever squeezy foam thing I keep by the phone for this specific reason, but that just gives my hand a cramp from excessive clenching. Got the fatigue and trouble concentrating.
At any rate, I just started taking SJW yesterday, so far only two a day, 600 mg total. I don't want to freak my system out, as I'm also taking a multivitamen and calcium. I was taking ginko biloba and kelp for entirely different reasons, but I've decided to forego those two until I can find out about possible interactions.
We'll see what happens!
Posts: 2 | | Registered: Wed 14 Jul 2004 14:12 |
| | | "Re(2):The Pill + SJW" , Sat 26 Feb 22:33
Hello.
I've been depressed since the age of 10, but wasn't placed on medication or even diagnosed until 22. I've been on Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor and didn't like the results of any of them.
I just started taking SJW today, 300mg. I guess I'm just looking for reassurance about the interaction of the two: Pill and SJW. I've had two abortions and the absolute LAST thing I need to do is get pregnant.
Perhaps I'm just hoping for someone to talk to about SJW. I know I need something to help me, but I guess I'm a little anxious and leery of trying something new.
Thanks.
Posts: 0 | | Registered: Sat 26 Feb 2005 22:29 |
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