I could honestly cry…. Watching this is like a literal mirror! I’m currently on progestin only and I’ve been on the pill for YEARS! I’ve gone through so many different types and after YEARS of so many symptoms & side effects. Watching this makes me feel seen and like it’s time to give myself a break! I too feel so broken. So so so so broken, I typed into TH-cam coming of the pill, this came up and I’m so glad I gave it a watch. I think it’s time after a shit tone of health scares.. 🙏🏼💖
As a guy, thank you for being so open and helping me to understand what may be contributing to my partners headaches and loss of libido. she decided of her own accord to stop taking the pill due to headaches and potential other complications and I have opted to have a vasectomy to help make her life simpler. Thank YOU for helping make it simpler for me to understand some of the underlying issues.
this is solidifying my decision to get off the mini pill, I was such a happy girl before starting it and have been blaming myself for my depression until I realized it could be the mini pill. thank you so much!
I started the mini pill when I was 15/16 and I'm now 19 and coming off for similar reasons. Im terrified but so glad to have this community of women making it feel so much safer💕
I appreciate your input, as a man I cant fully understand what you ladies go through. I began researching hormone balance and its relation to depression when my wife who has been on birth control for ten years began showing signs of it. She was having trouble even getting the motivation to get up in the morning this concerned me and I started looking at things I could do to help her out. Going off birth control was the first and best option I could find so I encouraged her to do it. Its been three emotional weeks and she would laugh at me if she knew I was studying her this closely but much of her daily anxiety seems to be nearly gone and her ability to talk about things that would normally cause her to cry without her even understanding why are very rare. I think it will be a good thing for both of us. Honestly I had no clue what she went through on birth control, I wish I had known earlier because I would have taken more personal responsibility.
I stopped the pil this month and oh my!! How my body is changing. And my libido also came back shooting!! And yes I also felt so broken before. Crazy what it does to your body
Great video Amelia! I came off the pill last year it’s it’s literally changed my life!! Everything you spoke about happened to me! I almost feel like I’ve let my body down for all those years I was putting the pill into my body! Something needs to change and the way we educate about this! Xx
Omg thank you for sharing this information! Yesterday was my last day taking the pill and I’ve been reading and watching other people’s experiences all evening. Fingers crossed for the rise in libido 😂 I am SO ready to reconnect with my body and my natural state too.
Aw Amelia! That video brought a tear to my eye! I had no idea things had improved so much for you since coming off the pill. That’s such a positive thing to be able to share with people! Because you’re absolutely right - so many of us gals end up staying decades on the pill just because it’s the ‘easiest’ form of contraception - easiest for the guys at least who on the whole, do expect us to go on the pill after being in a relationship with us for a certain amount of time. Which when you think of it, isn’t fair at all. Doctors, too, are far too quick to prescribe the pill to young women with acne. I was put on it for that exact reason too by my GP when I was only 14 and I stayed on it long after my skin had cleared up as a method of contraception. But thinking back, I realise that it wasn’t great at all - it encouraged me to have unsafe sex with my boyfriends much earlier on in relationships than I would have chosen to, simply because boyfriends quickly found out I was taking the pill and so immediately wanted to stop using condoms - which as a girl on the pill I thought I kind of owed them. Never did I say, right, if you want to stop using condoms with me then we both get screened for STDs first - at least not until I met my ex-husband in my late 20s and had the courage to stand up for myself and make that request, and I’m sure many other women are the same. It’s not safe to go and put young teenage girls on the pill because a) it makes condom-less sex all that harder to refuse, and b) it encourages them to practice unsafe sex. I feel quite angry now that I was put on the pill so young. It should be used as a very much last resort option for acne and the GP should strongly recommend young women to come off it as soon as their acne has cleared up. Problem is, so often by the time the acne has cleared up, the young woman then has a boyfriend so doesn’t want to come off it for that reason! But a far bigger fuss should be made by GPs who should insist that the pill NOT be used as a form of contraception until a young woman is in a long term relationship and both parties have been tested for STDs. With AIDS still very much around, it should all be taken so much more seriously, IMO. Anyway, I think it’s fab that you’re so open and matter-of-fact about the whole business and I’m sure you’ll be encouraging loads of women to stop poisoning themselves with these contraceptive drugs and rediscover their natural flow! And I’m so glad you’ve noticed such a positive difference in yourself. It makes perfect sense though - none of us can be healthIER from taking a chemical powerful enough to stop our periods every single day of our lives! xx
Just come off the pill and this video has helped me so much. I know my experience will be unique to me but thanks for making me feel more reassured and less anxious that in the end hopefully it will be a positive change!❤
This is so encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The part where you talked about being broken sexually truly spoke to me because I have been on the pill for the last 10 years and have had the exact same experience and this gives me hope that maybe ditching the pill will help me. I related to everything you said, but that really got me emotional.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I went on the pill at 15 for my skin. It never helped, and I'm 20 now and still taking it. I decided yesterday to come off it completely since its not serving me anymore. Hoping my skins clears up and that I can start feeling like myself again :)
I got on at 14 for acne as well, just stopped at 20. I am hoping that my skin won’t return to its previous state because I am now an adult. How has it turned out for you?
Watching this two years later but it’s still super informative! I can’t believe that there is a normality around not having periods! It’s so unhealthy because our uterus needs to shed. I got onto a good GP who cares about my health and said the pill needed to gooooo. I hope you are still feeling better :)
I can't thank you enough for this video!!! This video was kind of an impromptu search in between studying for my exams. I'm recently off Cerazette and waiting for my periods to return. I've taken Cerazette for the past 8 months but combination pill before that for many years. Why I started taking pills is that it was suggested to me by the doctor straight away. No other contraceptive was introduced. And me being a teenager, not bothering to do some research on my own, just went with it. It cleared out my skin which was great. Occasional headache hear and there until I started getting migraines, which is why I started using progestogen-only pills. I'm not in a relationship at the moment but not having periods still makes me think I might be pregnant :D Also my skin has gotten worse - breakouts around the chin area. But what struck a chord with me the most in this video is me thinking for the longest time (about 10 years as you) that I'm broken, I'm asexual, I'm wrong etc. for just not wanting to have sex. My libido was just so low, which also dragged down my self esteem. I've been off the pill since Christmas but I can feel such a huge change already. I'm at my heaviest weight (thanks corona :D ), usually in my pajamas with messy hair, because school is online and there's nowhere else to go, but yet I don't feel unwanted or unattractive for once in my life. I don't feel useless and days are not spent in a brain fog or just lost on a headache. Definitely the right choice. Let's spread the message!!
I needed to hear this, thank you! I've come off Cerezette within the past month after being on it for 10+yrs and I can relate to a lot of what you discussed x
Thank you so much for the in-depth chat that I’ve never had with healthcare professionals etc. I too felt broken for so long, and is a major reason why my 9 year relationship ended. If only this information was more widely discussed from GP to patient… You’ve done a wonderful thing making this video ❤ It will help so MANY.
This video has helped me so much. I dealt with extremely painful periods for years and at 24 decided enough was enough. I couldn't have the combined pill due to migraines so was given cerelle. I always thought things would get better. After year 1 my periods basically stopped. The second year was the worst. Zero libido, dryness, depression, anxiety. I was so low I felt like I was heading for a breakdown. At the start of September I just stopped taking it. It's been 4 weeks and I feel hormonal, sore boobs, cramps and back pain but hoping to have my withdrawal bleed soon. I am learning to be patient with my body. I blamed myself for so many tears, wasted days crying and arguing with loved ones. I 100% was not myself and had started to have no interest in anything. I feel as though a numbness has lifted since stopping and hope things get better from here. I believed there was something wrong with me too, I love my partner and think he is gorgeous but had no interest in sex. I blamed myself for being a bad girlfriend but couldn't explain why I was struggling! Onwards and upwards xx
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been off my cerazette for around a month now, no sign of you know who yet but it was reassuring to hear the boob soreness part! I, like you, decided to come off the pill to move away from the hormones and find my true self again. I definitely agree it helps to have a partner who is onboard with your decision too!
This video has made me feel so much better by discussing low libido. I’ve been in my relationship for 2 and a bit years now, and my first sexual experience was with my boyfriend. After 2 months together I went on the mini pill so it’s been 2 years now. I’ve really been struggling up to this day about having such low libido, and it’s caused me to think there’s something wrong with me and has made me question my relationship with my boyfriend before which is heartbreaking. A few days ago I broke down about it, so this video had come at the perfect time. 2 years on this pill is nothing in comparison to your 10 years, but I’m really considering coming off it, to do it for myself x
I’ve been on the pill for 3-4 years. I feel like I don’t know myself anymore, these videos are such a lifesaver. Thank god for her. I want to do it for myself!
Thank you so much for this video. I watched this for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it really resonated with me, particularly the libido part. Stopped taking cerezette a couple of days ago after 6 years, it feels so liberating 🙌🏻. Xx
Apologies for the long post. Very late to this, I’ve just come off cerazette, I’ve been on contraception since I was 15, I’m now 22. I initially started with the implant, and did not get on with it at all, I bled for the whole 2 years apart from when the doctors prescribed the rigevidon pill on top of the implant. I continued to take rigevidon until I had a heart scare when I was 17. I’ve taken cerazette since I was 18 with no to limited periods, however I’ve had a spotting type period for the last 4 weeks, so I’ve made the decision fully supported by my amazing boyfriend of 8 years to come off the pill and sort my body out again. Thank you for posting this video
I can relate 100%, I have finally decided to get off the pill this week and I hope I can start seeing positive changes in a few weeks. Thanks for this video! 🤗
I honestly could have made this exact same video! I’ve just stopped taking the Mini Pill after 8 years and already see a big change. I hadn’t realised how much it was affecting me really, particularly my mood. Looking back I realised I was feeling a bit numb I suppose and now I’m experiencing all my natural mood swings and overall I feel lighter and more me! Thank you for sharing this xxx
This video was great and so relatable! I've toyed with the idea of coming off the pill and my other half fully supports me but I haven't quite found the courage. I'm so grateful you said about sex drive!! Mine has gone right out the window, sexual health nurse said it probably wasn't the pill but more the fact I do shift work and we've been together 10 years so I'm well chuffed with your revelation! Plus the mood side of things especially with lock down I have become more anxious and low so very intrigued to give it a go!! Xx
There are so many reasons why women (and men) struggle with low libido yet society and films and tv make out like we should all be jumping each other 24/7. Life gets in the way sometimes so please do try not to best yourself up 💕 this year has been TOUGH on us all so be gentle with yourself 😊 xax
Thank you for this video!! I have also been on the pill for 10 years and I then moved onto the mini pill around 3 years ago. I stopped taking it around a month ago due to how low I have felt and battling with depression the last few years. My body is still getting used to the hormone change but I am starting to feel so much better already! Im now off to watch your next video on the same subject 😀
Thanks for this! I've decided to come off mine due to all the reasons you've highlighted! So excited for the next few months and hopefully becoming my best self!
Any update after coming off the implant? Im getting mine taken out next week and want to know what to expect. Will the migranes stop? Will the anxiety get better? Will i finally be able to lose a few pounds? Im so excited and nervous. The implant has done a number on me
Just found this video. I really feel not myself and I think it’s my pill, I’ve been on Cerazette for 7 years and I think I need a break. Thank you for this video for helping me make my mind up. 😊
Omg this is honestly me! Everything you have said pretty much I can relate too. My periods took a long time to come back but I actually do feel so much better mentally and physically after coming off this pill.
I just found this video. Last week, I got a Bi-Salp surgery and removed my nuvaring at the same time. I'm going through a hormone rollercoaster and my poor bf (he's also Brit, I'm American) is being so patient with me. Watching this video is giving me some comfort.
Tysm for the video!! I was prescribed the pill for PCOD for a duration of 3 months. I'm already a patient of stomach issues and this causes me so much bloating, heartburn and nausea. Can't sleep at night and makes me vomit everyday. Can't wait to get rid of it.
Just found this video as my doctor changed me to cerazette around 6 months ago after reporting aura migraines. I wasn't sure if it was cerazette or lockdown #3 for my moods, and my massive spots I've had I thought are these masks plus hormones taking ages to adapt! And the bloating, well... I had a few days off and felt better whilst I couldn't get to a pharmacy and felt better! After coming across this video whilst researching this has solidified my decision! Thanks and will be checking out your other video's! X
I find it really tricky to know if my low moods are lockdown or something else too! It's such a strange old time isn't it. For me, nearly a year on, coming off the hormones was the BEST thing i've done :) xax
i was taking birth control and it sadly affected my mental health pretty badly...i'm off it now only for a few days and notice very little increase in better mental health but i kind of think the pill damaged my mental health to the point it'll never be the same again...i fear i'll need to go to therapy for antidepressants...i hate the pill it really ruined me
It’s can take months for your body to adjust after coming off the pill my love so try not to stress. But please do go see your doctor if you feel like you need support. There’s no shame in therapy or taking anti depressants to balance things out xax
Thank you for this ! I am about your age and i think this video is convincing me that my decision to stop the pill after this month is the right one after 16 years on!
Thank you so much for opening up and sharing this. It’s invaluable information and it’s very personal so I appreciate the openness. I’m starting to get very emotional watching videos like these. I feel like I’ve been neglecting my body.
It’s certainly how I feel now - kicking myself I didn’t do this years ago because for me it’s been the most transformative journey. Everyone is different of course but personally it’s been life changing 🤗💕xax
In April 2020 I decided to come off the combination pill after being on it for 7 years. Because I just wasn’t feeling like myself , very anxious , high blood pressure , low libido and my yearly exam had come around. I went off and everything changed. My anxiety subsided , my blood pressure went to normal, a cloud had been lifted and I felt like me again. I love seeing someone talk about their experiences.
Thank you for talking about this! I have jus gone off the pill and I was only on it for a year but this helps a lot for my expectations about what’s to come.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been on the pill for 22 years 😱😱 and have been considering coming off it. Some really useful points in this especially about libido 🤪! Thank you x
OMG SOOO HELPFUL! THANK YOUUUUUUU!!! I've been struggling with PPD and PPA and was going thru therapy and antidepressants for almost a year now. And although I feel better, but everyday experience horrible fatigue . And now I see what an be the problem!
I’m watching this after coming off the same pill after 10 years! Been off for a month and a bit now. One thing I couldn’t believe was from the pill was that the whole time I was on it, I never got the proper hunger signals! My body told me if I wasn’t eating I was so hungry and made me feel extremely faint if I wasn’t eating at least once every two hours. I gained a few stone from this. I’ve come off and suddenly feel completely different! I now don’t need to eat constantly and I feel full when I’ve eaten. Such a random side effect I’d not even thought being from the pill.
Thank you for this video, feel like I can relate so much! I've been on the pill for over 12 years and came off a few months ago, not to start a family but for the same reasons as you! It's nice to find someone else that has just come off it because they want to!! As a 31 year old it's the first thing people assume if you mention it. I relate to so much of what you have said, and I too get emotional when I realise how much it has had an impact! The only thing I'd say is that my skin has go SO much worse, that's been a struggle but hoping it will settle down after a few more months x
It’s an amazing journey isn’t it! I do feel robbed of time with my true self though for sure. I also feel lucky my skin has got better - but then again it’s been horrendous for the majority of my life so I feel like I deserve a bit of clear skin for once 😂xax
This vid is amazing and so informative! You are so real and down to earth and I can definitely relate to some of the things you're talking about. I'm on cerelle (another progestogen only pill) and it has been so helpful to hear about your experiences. Thank you for talking so honestly! ☺️ xx
Another great vlog Amelia, thank you. I am passed this point in my life now but thanks to you I have some great info for my daughters. I love that you are opening my eyes to issues that I never thought to question, bless you for your honesty and sharing. Xx
Babeeeee you made me cryy ❤️you are delightful!!! I am really really concerning going off i think i am on the pill since 2009 , and today, today! I am going to the doctor to talk about going off! thank you for your feedback ❤️
I hope your appointment goes well! Try to stand your ground and explain your reasoning, don't let the DR push you into something that doesn't feel right xax
Hey Amelia, this has been lovely and helpful too! 💓I have come of my pill too for similar reasons; just to allow my body that time to get back to normal and it’s great! So good to hear another perspective on it. Your so open and super endearing in your vids, I have been watching your channel for a long while and having videos like this is so important as it gets us all talking about these topics which are so normal. Thank you ☺️Xx
You are so pretty and the way you explained everything in detail, it’s commendable 👏👏 I am on the mini pill and I am having bad abdominal pain, don’t know if I should continue it or not
Thanks for posting this, Amelia...I have been struggling with a lot of these issues (weight, mood, libido) and like you I have been blaming myself. I have been on birth control for 20 years...over the past year I started to research as to whether or not these issues could be due to my birth control so asked my doctor about coming off - she said she didn't recommend it because if the pill is working (for preventing pregnancy) then "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" sort of mentality, even though I had this itch in my ear telling me I should try to come off to see how my body responds. I now have a new GP who has given me other options to think about...but I am weirdly terrified to try something else only because I have been on this form for so long...eek! I'm sorry that you went through all this crap for 10 years while on the pill - but I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one having dealt with these issues! It's oddly comforting to know that other women have experienced these same side effects, and it's empowering to know that you have been able to take control of those issues. Thank you :)
I really wish we were better informed about these side effects so we’re able to make a real choice. I certainly felt railroaded into staying on the pill every time I raised concerns xax
@@xameliaxTH-cam me too! I had never considered other forms of birth control because I was always told that the pill was the best... I'm 34 and only just now have been informed that that information is actually incorrect. Especially for young women starting on birth control, it is so important to be educated so that they can make the decision for themselves of what to use
omg thank you for this. I decided I wanted to get off of it after this month I only have 3 pills left! I'm so nervous but this made me feel better, I'm really hoping for the best. I feel exactly the way you felt and I'm really excited and anxious to see if getting off will help me. Thank you!!
Great video :) I came off cerezette in March last year after a long time too. Didn't really think I'd been affected till i went back on for about 6 weeks over the summer. Not only did I have reeeaaalllly sore boobs, but it messed my mood up big time. Even my bf noticed how low I got. Came straight back off and so much happier. My inner geek is loving the fact the flo app is really accurate too and love tracking ha ha 🤣
Love how you talk about the female body, my vagina is a queen!! 😄 I came off cerezette in Nov for similar reasons to you, it was nice to hear someone else say it ☺️ I am older than you at 38 and been on some form of pill since 14 so that might be why i still haven't had a proper period yet. My boobs are sore (like reeeeally sore) every couple of weeks 😫but my skin isn't randomly flaring up like it was before and it's just nice not to have to take a pill everyday 🙂
I'm so glad my video helped :) It can take a while for your cycle to come back. Maybe book in for a check up with your GP and have a chat if you feel it might be helpful - I thin they say if there's been no bleed between 4-6 months, but the advice might have changed a little since I last looked :) The boob pain was REAL in that first month! wow! But I found it did settle down xax
Amelia! I just discovered you through this video (realizing I’m 2 years late!) but I’m currently starting the process of considering going off the pill for a lot of these same reasons and you gave me so much reassurance and hope so THANK YOU for sharing this! So glad I found this video!!!!!! Xo
Oh Taylor I’m so glad 🥹 everyone is completely different but I too found comfort in other peoples stories and honestly it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made for my body 💕 wishing you the best of luck 🥰xax
Thanks for making this video. Waiting for my husbands vasectomy before i come off cerazette and i can't wait. Condoms give me horrendous issues and cant have the coil so am left this pill. We defos don't want any more kiddos - approximately 4 month and counting before i get back to normal.
♥️ that's it....I'm going back to the drs to see what else is out there for heavy periods! I got referred to a gynaecologist but got fobbed off there saying that my only option is the pill, I've been on it since I was 14 (for acne) and only really been off it for having children, but I'm sick of pumping my body full if hormones. You've really inspired me to take control of my body x
It can certainly have its plus points to help with irregularities in periods etc but it’s not always the only option. That period power book really helps explain a lot of this and it’s so interesting!xax
Thanks so much for this video! Watching this, it feels like we’ve had a really similar journey so it’s amazing to hear your story. I’m thinking about stopping mine (Cerelle) after 6 years, I’m a bit nervous about it but I feel like I’m ready to take back control! Wish me luck!!
Ahhh this video is amazing ! Thank you so much for sharing I have just literally come off the mini pill so this video was very interesting to watch :) so happy for you 💗
I took my last pill yesterday. I've been taking it for the past 7 years (I am 25), I've never had acne before but, idk why, I am terrified of getting it. I've been having terrible symptoms: chest ache, cellulitis, dryness, zero libido. I refuse to be in this state any longer.
From the video and what I see in the comments, I'm so glad that I'm not alone with what I went through while on the pill. The biggest thing for me was depression and never genuinely laughing at ANYTHING for 8 years. I got off it and I'm happy to say that my face gets tired from smiling and laughing so much. Oh, and my discharge went from always being green and yellow to what it should actually look like. Positives all around. The worst part about coming off it was the surge of hormones that my body felt again. I dealt with severe headaches with my first two cycles and have been perfectly fine since.
This video was so helpful and your journey has been as well. Thank you for brining us along with you. This was actually quite emotional at times, thinking me too through so much of this. Thank you 💕
Great video! I forgot to take the pill for a week last month and had pretty much all of these results but it’s only just dawned on me that it was all connected. I think I’m going to try coming off it deliberately for a bit mainly because of the acne and mood stuff. Reassuring to hear all this info! X
This is really interesting. I have been on the combined pill for 10 years and recently a year or so ago started cerezette which seems to be okay the spotting has been on and off for months and my GP suggested to take 2 rather than one. This seems to be helping. There are lots of great things about the pill that are great. X
I didn’t have a period for 10 years so it was very convenient in that respect 😊 the pill can be useful for a lot of menstruators. It’s just not for me right now 💕xax
Thank you for this video! i needed to hear this because ive went off the Cerazette pill a week now and wasnt sure if it was only me getting snappy and getting withdrawel blood. i also love your personality thanks a million!
@@xameliaxTH-cam I'm opting to be an egg donor and was given pills to take only on my period, finished the first pack and after 3 days started bleeding... Want to know when my normal period will come
You were given cerazette to take on your period? I'm sorry, I'm unsure about this kind of usage - would be a good idea to chat to your GP on this one x
Thank you this is great! I've been on these for about 10 years reason being my pms was awful, so I want to come off now but worried in case pms go off the roof again!
Have you had any tests done my love as to the cause of your tough symptoms? Might be worth investigating as often the pill can mask underlying problems 💕xax
Cerazette really didn't agree with me, literally was perfect for a year then it changed; I completely relate to the low moods and I had near constant periods all the time- not just spotting, really heavy and painful. Was going to give up and look at alternatives, until my doctor told me to try Noriday - sooooooo much better. I am limited with my family having blood related issues so was so worried about trying different contraceptions. It's bloody time they made more options for men!
Hey just want to thank you so much for this video I came across. I've come off cerzette 4 days ago. I was on it almost 3 years and I'm sick of the constant bloat. I suffer with an anxiety disorder and have been clinically depressed and in hospital 10 years ago. I've been worried that coming off cerzette might make my mood worse but it seems that it could be the opposite from all I have researched. As it doesn't contain oestrogen it makes sense that it may even help mood to come off cerzette. My mood is fine and has been but the bloat has to go. I've also put on 2 stone in 2 years. I'm looking forward to feeling less bloated and things to return to normal cycle wise xx
I’m about to stop taking my pill. My husband actually got a vasectomy today. All of your side effects from the pill, I’m experiencing now. I take my pill for endometriosis but I’ve learned it isn’t treating it but placing a bandage on it. I just wanna feel like me! I get very emotional about it. I’ve been reading “Beyond the Pill”. I’m getting anxious about cold turkey stopping my pill.
This is one of the big issues - it’s never really explained that the pill isn’t treating these issues it’s simply masking them. And a lot of people don’t even know they have endo or PCOS they just think they have painful periods and that’s how their body is so they jump at the chance to reduce those symptoms with the pill without investigating the problem and potentially causing fertility issues down the line. I get quite sad and frustrated with the amount of menstruators who are being put through this and ignored 🥺 or told to just ‘get on with it’. I hope your journey isn’t positive one and you can get some more help with your endo, I’ve heard it’s so incredibly painful and you deserve to get help, don’t let anyone tell you any different. 💕💕💕xax
Thank you for this! I am coming off the pill tomorrow, I’ve been on it for about 11 years now and I’m just wanting to take charge of my body. I’ve been so scared to come off it for months but finally feel ready and this video is one of the reasons why I don’t feel scared anymore. Thank you so much! 🤍
I could honestly cry…. Watching this is like a literal mirror! I’m currently on progestin only and I’ve been on the pill for YEARS! I’ve gone through so many different types and after YEARS of so many symptoms & side effects. Watching this makes me feel seen and like it’s time to give myself a break!
I too feel so broken. So so so so broken, I typed into TH-cam coming of the pill, this came up and I’m so glad I gave it a watch. I think it’s time after a shit tone of health scares.. 🙏🏼💖
I hope you have a positive journey lovely 🤗🤗🤗
100% relate to the low libido on the pill. This makes me feel so encouraged!
I’m really glad 🥰🥰🥰🥰
As a guy, thank you for being so open and helping me to understand what may be contributing to my partners headaches and loss of libido. she decided of her own accord to stop taking the pill due to headaches and potential other complications and I have opted to have a vasectomy to help make her life simpler. Thank YOU for helping make it simpler for me to understand some of the underlying issues.
Amazing! Vasectomy’s are a fab option too for a lot of people! 😊xax
this is solidifying my decision to get off the mini pill, I was such a happy girl before starting it and have been blaming myself for my depression until I realized it could be the mini pill. thank you so much!
Wishing you the best with your journey - depression is never your fault 🥹🤗
I started the mini pill when I was 15/16 and I'm now 19 and coming off for similar reasons. Im terrified but so glad to have this community of women making it feel so much safer💕
Glad to help 💕
I appreciate your input, as a man I cant fully understand what you ladies go through. I began researching hormone balance and its relation to depression when my wife who has been on birth control for ten years began showing signs of it. She was having trouble even getting the motivation to get up in the morning this concerned me and I started looking at things I could do to help her out. Going off birth control was the first and best option I could find so I encouraged her to do it. Its been three emotional weeks and she would laugh at me if she knew I was studying her this closely but much of her daily anxiety seems to be nearly gone and her ability to talk about things that would normally cause her to cry without her even understanding why are very rare. I think it will be a good thing for both of us. Honestly I had no clue what she went through on birth control, I wish I had known earlier because I would have taken more personal responsibility.
I’m glad you wife is feeling better xax
I stopped the pil this month and oh my!! How my body is changing. And my libido also came back shooting!! And yes I also felt so broken before. Crazy what it does to your body
It’s honestly mad isn’t it!xax
Great video Amelia! I came off the pill last year it’s it’s literally changed my life!! Everything you spoke about happened to me! I almost feel like I’ve let my body down for all those years I was putting the pill into my body! Something needs to change and the way we educate about this! Xx
I do feel cheated out of these wonderful natural feelings for so long! I think you're right, something needs to change xax
Omg thank you for sharing this information! Yesterday was my last day taking the pill and I’ve been reading and watching other people’s experiences all evening. Fingers crossed for the rise in libido 😂 I am SO ready to reconnect with my body and my natural state too.
Aw yay!!! I hope it works for you my love!!!xax
Aw Amelia! That video brought a tear to my eye! I had no idea things had improved so much for you since coming off the pill. That’s such a positive thing to be able to share with people! Because you’re absolutely right - so many of us gals end up staying decades on the pill just because it’s the ‘easiest’ form of contraception - easiest for the guys at least who on the whole, do expect us to go on the pill after being in a relationship with us for a certain amount of time. Which when you think of it, isn’t fair at all. Doctors, too, are far too quick to prescribe the pill to young women with acne. I was put on it for that exact reason too by my GP when I was only 14 and I stayed on it long after my skin had cleared up as a method of contraception. But thinking back, I realise that it wasn’t great at all - it encouraged me to have unsafe sex with my boyfriends much earlier on in relationships than I would have chosen to, simply because boyfriends quickly found out I was taking the pill and so immediately wanted to stop using condoms - which as a girl on the pill I thought I kind of owed them. Never did I say, right, if you want to stop using condoms with me then we both get screened for STDs first - at least not until I met my ex-husband in my late 20s and had the courage to stand up for myself and make that request, and I’m sure many other women are the same. It’s not safe to go and put young teenage girls on the pill because a) it makes condom-less sex all that harder to refuse, and b) it encourages them to practice unsafe sex. I feel quite angry now that I was put on the pill so young. It should be used as a very much last resort option for acne and the GP should strongly recommend young women to come off it as soon as their acne has cleared up. Problem is, so often by the time the acne has cleared up, the young woman then has a boyfriend so doesn’t want to come off it for that reason! But a far bigger fuss should be made by GPs who should insist that the pill NOT be used as a form of contraception until a young woman is in a long term relationship and both parties have been tested for STDs. With AIDS still very much around, it should all be taken so much more seriously, IMO. Anyway, I think it’s fab that you’re so open and matter-of-fact about the whole business and I’m sure you’ll be encouraging loads of women to stop poisoning themselves with these contraceptive drugs and rediscover their natural flow! And I’m so glad you’ve noticed such a positive difference in yourself. It makes perfect sense though - none of us can be healthIER from taking a chemical powerful enough to stop our periods every single day of our lives! xx
Something needs to change that’s for sure 💕 it’s fantastic we have the choice but there are other options xax
Just come off the pill and this video has helped me so much. I know my experience will be unique to me but thanks for making me feel more reassured and less anxious that in the end hopefully it will be a positive change!❤
Ah Eve, i'm so SO glad it helped :) xax
How are you doing ? :)
This is so encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The part where you talked about being broken sexually truly spoke to me because I have been on the pill for the last 10 years and have had the exact same experience and this gives me hope that maybe ditching the pill will help me. I related to everything you said, but that really got me emotional.
You are so welcome Diane - you're not alone xax
Thanks for sharing your experience! I went on the pill at 15 for my skin. It never helped, and I'm 20 now and still taking it. I decided yesterday to come off it completely since its not serving me anymore. Hoping my skins clears up and that I can start feeling like myself again :)
I hope so too Hannah! Best of luck 💕💕💕💕xax
I got on at 14 for acne as well, just stopped at 20. I am hoping that my skin won’t return to its previous state because I am now an adult. How has it turned out for you?
I'm so glad you're having a positive experience!
It’s a journey that’s for sure! 😊💕xax
Watching this two years later but it’s still super informative! I can’t believe that there is a normality around not having periods! It’s so unhealthy because our uterus needs to shed. I got onto a good GP who cares about my health and said the pill needed to gooooo. I hope you are still feeling better :)
I’m so glad it was helpful lovely 😊 I’ve got an updated one too - one year on if that’s might help as well 💕xax
I can't thank you enough for this video!!! This video was kind of an impromptu search in between studying for my exams. I'm recently off Cerazette and waiting for my periods to return. I've taken Cerazette for the past 8 months but combination pill before that for many years. Why I started taking pills is that it was suggested to me by the doctor straight away. No other contraceptive was introduced. And me being a teenager, not bothering to do some research on my own, just went with it. It cleared out my skin which was great. Occasional headache hear and there until I started getting migraines, which is why I started using progestogen-only pills. I'm not in a relationship at the moment but not having periods still makes me think I might be pregnant :D Also my skin has gotten worse - breakouts around the chin area.
But what struck a chord with me the most in this video is me thinking for the longest time (about 10 years as you) that I'm broken, I'm asexual, I'm wrong etc. for just not wanting to have sex. My libido was just so low, which also dragged down my self esteem. I've been off the pill since Christmas but I can feel such a huge change already. I'm at my heaviest weight (thanks corona :D ), usually in my pajamas with messy hair, because school is online and there's nowhere else to go, but yet I don't feel unwanted or unattractive for once in my life. I don't feel useless and days are not spent in a brain fog or just lost on a headache. Definitely the right choice. Let's spread the message!!
This is just so amazing to read - thank you thank you thank you for sharing xax
Just got off the mini pill a week ago. I do sense my libido changing. Thank you for your video and your story. Can’t wait to hear more from you
I'm glad you liked it lovely :) xax
I needed to hear this, thank you! I've come off Cerezette within the past month after being on it for 10+yrs and I can relate to a lot of what you discussed x
It's a wonderful journey. Highly recommend that book - best thing I've bought all year! xax
Thank you so much for the in-depth chat that I’ve never had with healthcare professionals etc.
I too felt broken for so long, and is a major reason why my 9 year relationship ended.
If only this information was more widely discussed from GP to patient…
You’ve done a wonderful thing making this video ❤ It will help so MANY.
I’m so glad it was helpful 🩷🩷🩷
This video has helped me so much. I dealt with extremely painful periods for years and at 24 decided enough was enough. I couldn't have the combined pill due to migraines so was given cerelle. I always thought things would get better. After year 1 my periods basically stopped. The second year was the worst. Zero libido, dryness, depression, anxiety. I was so low I felt like I was heading for a breakdown. At the start of September I just stopped taking it. It's been 4 weeks and I feel hormonal, sore boobs, cramps and back pain but hoping to have my withdrawal bleed soon. I am learning to be patient with my body. I blamed myself for so many tears, wasted days crying and arguing with loved ones. I 100% was not myself and had started to have no interest in anything. I feel as though a numbness has lifted since stopping and hope things get better from here. I believed there was something wrong with me too, I love my partner and think he is gorgeous but had no interest in sex. I blamed myself for being a bad girlfriend but couldn't explain why I was struggling! Onwards and upwards xx
I hope your journey is a positive one my love - it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself xax
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been off my cerazette for around a month now, no sign of you know who yet but it was reassuring to hear the boob soreness part! I, like you, decided to come off the pill to move away from the hormones and find my true self again. I definitely agree it helps to have a partner who is onboard with your decision too!
This is just wonderful Nicole! 🥰🥰🥰 happy for you xax
This video has made me feel so much better by discussing low libido. I’ve been in my relationship for 2 and a bit years now, and my first sexual experience was with my boyfriend. After 2 months together I went on the mini pill so it’s been 2 years now. I’ve really been struggling up to this day about having such low libido, and it’s caused me to think there’s something wrong with me and has made me question my relationship with my boyfriend before which is heartbreaking. A few days ago I broke down about it, so this video had come at the perfect time. 2 years on this pill is nothing in comparison to your 10 years, but I’m really considering coming off it, to do it for myself x
I'm so glad it could help my love. I talk a lot about all this on instagram if you wanted to come follow for more support and open conversations xax
I’ve been on the pill for 3-4 years. I feel like I don’t know myself anymore, these videos are such a lifesaver. Thank god for her. I want to do it for myself!
Great video! It's great to have someone openly talk about this!
Thank you Tracy! We deffo need to talk about it all more 😊💕xax
Thank you so much for this video. I watched this for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it really resonated with me, particularly the libido part. Stopped taking cerezette a couple of days ago after 6 years, it feels so liberating 🙌🏻. Xx
Ah this is AMAZING! Thank you jasmine 🥰🥰🥰xax
Apologies for the long post. Very late to this, I’ve just come off cerazette, I’ve been on contraception since I was 15, I’m now 22. I initially started with the implant, and did not get on with it at all, I bled for the whole 2 years apart from when the doctors prescribed the rigevidon pill on top of the implant. I continued to take rigevidon until I had a heart scare when I was 17. I’ve taken cerazette since I was 18 with no to limited periods, however I’ve had a spotting type period for the last 4 weeks, so I’ve made the decision fully supported by my amazing boyfriend of 8 years to come off the pill and sort my body out again. Thank you for posting this video
That’s great! Wish you the best of luck xax
Such a positive perspective of the period. Really gets u thinking!
I love mine! 😊xax
I can relate 100%, I have finally decided to get off the pill this week and I hope I can start seeing positive changes in a few weeks.
Thanks for this video! 🤗
Sending all the positive hormone vibes!xax
This was honestly so freaking helpful, made me feel a lot more confident to come of cerazette
I’m SO glad Jeni! 😊💕😊xax
I honestly could have made this exact same video! I’ve just stopped taking the Mini Pill after 8 years and already see a big change. I hadn’t realised how much it was affecting me really, particularly my mood. Looking back I realised I was feeling a bit numb I suppose and now I’m experiencing all my natural mood swings and overall I feel lighter and more me! Thank you for sharing this xxx
Yes I feel the same - its like finally experiencing the real you! xax
This video was great and so relatable! I've toyed with the idea of coming off the pill and my other half fully supports me but I haven't quite found the courage. I'm so grateful you said about sex drive!! Mine has gone right out the window, sexual health nurse said it probably wasn't the pill but more the fact I do shift work and we've been together 10 years so I'm well chuffed with your revelation! Plus the mood side of things especially with lock down I have become more anxious and low so very intrigued to give it a go!! Xx
There are so many reasons why women (and men) struggle with low libido yet society and films and tv make out like we should all be jumping each other 24/7. Life gets in the way sometimes so please do try not to best yourself up 💕 this year has been TOUGH on us all so be gentle with yourself 😊 xax
Thank you for this video!! I have also been on the pill for 10 years and I then moved onto the mini pill around 3 years ago. I stopped taking it around a month ago due to how low I have felt and battling with depression the last few years. My body is still getting used to the hormone change but I am starting to feel so much better already! Im now off to watch your next video on the same subject 😀
Wishing you the best in your journey!xax
Thanks for this! I've decided to come off mine due to all the reasons you've highlighted! So excited for the next few months and hopefully becoming my best self!
Hope your journey is a great one Amy 🥰
I’ve came off the implant 2 weeks ago and honestly can relate so much. It’s mad how your mood can be affected by it 😂
Crazy isn’t it!!! Deffo read that period power book, it’s amazing and so interesting!xax
I’ve just come off the implant after 6 years (2 implants) and am really interested to see how it goes!
Any update after coming off the implant? Im getting mine taken out next week and want to know what to expect. Will the migranes stop? Will the anxiety get better? Will i finally be able to lose a few pounds? Im so excited and nervous. The implant has done a number on me
I love your mood , coffee makes me bubbly and talkative too, i love it!
So glad you enjoyed it :) I'm definitely a tea person but I do love a cup of coffee xax
Just found this video. I really feel not myself and I think it’s my pill, I’ve been on Cerazette for 7 years and I think I need a break. Thank you for this video for helping me make my mind up. 😊
You got this!
Omg this is honestly me! Everything you have said pretty much I can relate too. My periods took a long time to come back but I actually do feel so much better mentally and physically after coming off this pill.
This is amazing 🥹🤗
I love your honesty and your bravery in being open about the more personal aspects of your life. You and your videos are a breath of fresh air.
Ah thank you lovely 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰xax
I just found this video. Last week, I got a Bi-Salp surgery and removed my nuvaring at the same time. I'm going through a hormone rollercoaster and my poor bf (he's also Brit, I'm American) is being so patient with me. Watching this video is giving me some comfort.
I’m so glad it could offer some comfort Becca - wishing you the best with your journey 💕xax
This is so helpful. I’m about to come off cerazette, also after 10 years, and it’s so nice to see someone talking about it!
Good luck with it chloe! I hope your experience is as positive as mine 💕xax
Tysm for the video!! I was prescribed the pill for PCOD for a duration of 3 months. I'm already a patient of stomach issues and this causes me so much bloating, heartburn and nausea. Can't sleep at night and makes me vomit everyday. Can't wait to get rid of it.
Wishing you the best with your journey my love 🤗🤗🤗
Just found this video as my doctor changed me to cerazette around 6 months ago after reporting aura migraines. I wasn't sure if it was cerazette or lockdown #3 for my moods, and my massive spots I've had I thought are these masks plus hormones taking ages to adapt! And the bloating, well... I had a few days off and felt better whilst I couldn't get to a pharmacy and felt better! After coming across this video whilst researching this has solidified my decision! Thanks and will be checking out your other video's! X
I find it really tricky to know if my low moods are lockdown or something else too! It's such a strange old time isn't it. For me, nearly a year on, coming off the hormones was the BEST thing i've done :) xax
i was taking birth control and it sadly affected my mental health pretty badly...i'm off it now only for a few days and notice very little increase in better mental health but i kind of think the pill damaged my mental health to the point it'll never be the same again...i fear i'll need to go to therapy for antidepressants...i hate the pill it really ruined me
It’s can take months for your body to adjust after coming off the pill my love so try not to stress. But please do go see your doctor if you feel like you need support. There’s no shame in therapy or taking anti depressants to balance things out xax
How’s it going for you since?
Thank you for this ! I am about your age and i think this video is convincing me that my decision to stop the pill after this month is the right one after 16 years on!
I’m so glad my video has helped! Hope your journey is a positive one xax
This is like sooooo relatable to every detail I’m so happy to hear ur experience because I was scared to go off
I’m so glad it helped! I have an updated version of this a year on on my channel too!xax
Thank you so much for opening up and sharing this. It’s invaluable information and it’s very personal so I appreciate the openness. I’m starting to get very emotional watching videos like these. I feel like I’ve been neglecting my body.
It’s certainly how I feel now - kicking myself I didn’t do this years ago because for me it’s been the most transformative journey. Everyone is different of course but personally it’s been life changing 🤗💕xax
In April 2020 I decided to come off the combination pill after being on it for 7 years. Because I just wasn’t feeling like myself , very anxious , high blood pressure , low libido and my yearly exam had come around.
I went off and everything changed. My anxiety subsided , my blood pressure went to normal, a cloud had been lifted and I felt like me again. I love seeing someone talk about their experiences.
This sounds just like me! Like a dark cloud lifted
Girl! Thank you for sharing this and sending you lots of hugs. Also, go hug that handsome supportive man of yours 🙌
He’s a keeper that’s for sure 😊💕xax
Thank you for talking about this! I have jus gone off the pill and I was only on it for a year but this helps a lot for my expectations about what’s to come.
You’re so welcome lovely ☺️ best of luck xax
I’m coming off next week after I finish my pack and I’m absolutely terrified! Thank you so much for this 🥰 just subscribed xxx
I’m sure you’ll be fine lovely ☺️ xax
Glad I found this video 🤍 I’m thinking about coming of cezeratte and I’m really nervous about it. This has given me some hope x
Aw I’m so glad. Helped Eleni!xax
Thank you for this video. I’ve been on the pill for 22 years 😱😱 and have been considering coming off it. Some really useful points in this especially about libido 🤪! Thank you x
It’s been a really positive experience for me 😊💕xax
OMG SOOO HELPFUL! THANK YOUUUUUUU!!! I've been struggling with PPD and PPA and was going thru therapy and antidepressants for almost a year now. And although I feel better, but everyday experience horrible fatigue . And now I see what an be the problem!
I hope your journey gets easier tessa!xax
I’m watching this after coming off the same pill after 10 years! Been off for a month and a bit now. One thing I couldn’t believe was from the pill was that the whole time I was on it, I never got the proper hunger signals! My body told me if I wasn’t eating I was so hungry and made me feel extremely faint if I wasn’t eating at least once every two hours. I gained a few stone from this. I’ve come off and suddenly feel completely different! I now don’t need to eat constantly and I feel full when I’ve eaten. Such a random side effect I’d not even thought being from the pill.
I also found I was able to regulate hunger more! And bloating! Madness xax
Thank you for this video, feel like I can relate so much! I've been on the pill for over 12 years and came off a few months ago, not to start a family but for the same reasons as you! It's nice to find someone else that has just come off it because they want to!! As a 31 year old it's the first thing people assume if you mention it.
I relate to so much of what you have said, and I too get emotional when I realise how much it has had an impact! The only thing I'd say is that my skin has go SO much worse, that's been a struggle but hoping it will settle down after a few more months x
It’s an amazing journey isn’t it! I do feel robbed of time with my true self though for sure. I also feel lucky my skin has got better - but then again it’s been horrendous for the majority of my life so I feel like I deserve a bit of clear skin for once 😂xax
This was such a helpful video. I’m thinking of getting off of my birth control and this information really helps me thank you!
I'm so so glad :) xax
This vid is amazing and so informative! You are so real and down to earth and I can definitely relate to some of the things you're talking about. I'm on cerelle (another progestogen only pill) and it has been so helpful to hear about your experiences. Thank you for talking so honestly! ☺️ xx
Aw Emma, thank you so much! 😊xax
Good woman, more power to you ! x thank you for the share, sooo needed to hear this . I have just come off the mini. terrified
You got this! 🤗
Wow incredibly informative I’m
On cerezette and have been for nearly 4 years! So this is so useful thank you 💙 honest and beautiful! Thank you
You’re welcome Rosie 😊💕xax
Hi Rosie, how was your experience with cerezette? Did you still have periods?
Thank you for this video Amelia. I can 100% relate to this and I’ve bought the book. Starting my pill free journey. Thanks again xxx
It’s such a good book!!! 🤗xax
I just came off in the last month. I never lost sexual urges my urges were already high now its out of control. This is helpful.
That’s great!x
Another great vlog Amelia, thank you. I am passed this point in my life now but thanks to you I have some great info for my daughters. I love that you are opening my eyes to issues that I never thought to question, bless you for your honesty and sharing. Xx
This is wonderful to hear Katey 💕 thank you 😊xax
Babeeeee you made me cryy ❤️you are delightful!!! I am really really concerning going off i think i am on the pill since 2009 , and today, today! I am going to the doctor to talk about going off! thank you for your feedback ❤️
I hope your appointment goes well! Try to stand your ground and explain your reasoning, don't let the DR push you into something that doesn't feel right xax
Hey Amelia, this has been lovely and helpful too! 💓I have come of my pill too for similar reasons; just to allow my body that time to get back to normal and it’s great! So good to hear another perspective on it. Your so open and super endearing in your vids, I have been watching your channel for a long while and having videos like this is so important as it gets us all talking about these topics which are so normal. Thank you ☺️Xx
This is so lovely of you, thank you Han! 😊💕xax
You are so pretty and the way you explained everything in detail, it’s commendable 👏👏
I am on the mini pill and I am having bad abdominal pain, don’t know if I should continue it or not
Thanks for posting this, Amelia...I have been struggling with a lot of these issues (weight, mood, libido) and like you I have been blaming myself. I have been on birth control for 20 years...over the past year I started to research as to whether or not these issues could be due to my birth control so asked my doctor about coming off - she said she didn't recommend it because if the pill is working (for preventing pregnancy) then "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" sort of mentality, even though I had this itch in my ear telling me I should try to come off to see how my body responds.
I now have a new GP who has given me other options to think about...but I am weirdly terrified to try something else only because I have been on this form for so long...eek!
I'm sorry that you went through all this crap for 10 years while on the pill - but I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one having dealt with these issues! It's oddly comforting to know that other women have experienced these same side effects, and it's empowering to know that you have been able to take control of those issues.
Thank you :)
I really wish we were better informed about these side effects so we’re able to make a real choice. I certainly felt railroaded into staying on the pill every time I raised concerns xax
@@xameliaxTH-cam me too! I had never considered other forms of birth control because I was always told that the pill was the best... I'm 34 and only just now have been informed that that information is actually incorrect.
Especially for young women starting on birth control, it is so important to be educated so that they can make the decision for themselves of what to use
omg thank you for this. I decided I wanted to get off of it after this month I only have 3 pills left! I'm so nervous but this made me feel better, I'm really hoping for the best. I feel exactly the way you felt and I'm really excited and anxious to see if getting off will help me. Thank you!!
Amazing! I hope it works for you!!!xax
Cracking video, so informative. Not enough people talk about the side effects of the pill and the alternatives 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh I’m so glad you liked it and found it helpful Caroline 😊💕xax
Thanks for this your video was very helpful and your video has been my favorite out of all of them!
Aw I’m so glad! I have an updated one a year later too 🤗
Great video :) I came off cerezette in March last year after a long time too. Didn't really think I'd been affected till i went back on for about 6 weeks over the summer. Not only did I have reeeaaalllly sore boobs, but it messed my mood up big time. Even my bf noticed how low I got. Came straight back off and so much happier.
My inner geek is loving the fact the flo app is really accurate too and love tracking ha ha 🤣
It's so much fun isn't it haha Just gutted I didn't do it sooner! xax
Love how you talk about the female body, my vagina is a queen!! 😄 I came off cerezette in Nov for similar reasons to you, it was nice to hear someone else say it ☺️ I am older than you at 38 and been on some form of pill since 14 so that might be why i still haven't had a proper period yet. My boobs are sore (like reeeeally sore) every couple of weeks 😫but my skin isn't randomly flaring up like it was before and it's just nice not to have to take a pill everyday 🙂
I'm so glad my video helped :) It can take a while for your cycle to come back. Maybe book in for a check up with your GP and have a chat if you feel it might be helpful - I thin they say if there's been no bleed between 4-6 months, but the advice might have changed a little since I last looked :) The boob pain was REAL in that first month! wow! But I found it did settle down xax
Thank you so much for making this video! I am looking into this a lot more recently and I appreciate the honesty and insight you’ve given me! X
I’m so glad it was helpful jean!!!xax
Amelia! I just discovered you through this video (realizing I’m 2 years late!) but I’m currently starting the process of considering going off the pill for a lot of these same reasons and you gave me so much reassurance and hope so THANK YOU for sharing this! So glad I found this video!!!!!! Xo
Oh Taylor I’m so glad 🥹 everyone is completely different but I too found comfort in other peoples stories and honestly it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made for my body 💕 wishing you the best of luck 🥰xax
So helpful. Thank u for the information. I’m 2 weeks off the pill.😊
Yaaaaay! Hope it works well for you : )xax
Thanks for making this video. Waiting for my husbands vasectomy before i come off cerazette and i can't wait. Condoms give me horrendous issues and cant have the coil so am left this pill. We defos don't want any more kiddos - approximately 4 month and counting before i get back to normal.
Have you seen my blog post on organic/vegan condoms? They honestly changed my sex life - they’re amazing!xax
♥️ that's it....I'm going back to the drs to see what else is out there for heavy periods! I got referred to a gynaecologist but got fobbed off there saying that my only option is the pill, I've been on it since I was 14 (for acne) and only really been off it for having children, but I'm sick of pumping my body full if hormones. You've really inspired me to take control of my body x
It can certainly have its plus points to help with irregularities in periods etc but it’s not always the only option. That period power book really helps explain a lot of this and it’s so interesting!xax
Thanks so much for this video! Watching this, it feels like we’ve had a really similar journey so it’s amazing to hear your story. I’m thinking about stopping mine (Cerelle) after 6 years, I’m a bit nervous about it but I feel like I’m ready to take back control! Wish me luck!!
I take this one too! I’m also thinking of coming off! Such a scary thing as I’ve been on mine for years too! Hope you have a positive experience 💕
I think this is the same one but the US version right? Best of luck my love! xax
Ahhh this video is amazing ! Thank you so much for sharing I have just literally come off the mini pill so this video was very interesting to watch :) so happy for you 💗
Amazing! I hope you have a happy journey too my love :) xax
I took my last pill yesterday. I've been taking it for the past 7 years (I am 25), I've never had acne before but, idk why, I am terrified of getting it. I've been having terrible symptoms: chest ache, cellulitis, dryness, zero libido. I refuse to be in this state any longer.
My skin cleared up so much when I stopped the pill!
From the video and what I see in the comments, I'm so glad that I'm not alone with what I went through while on the pill. The biggest thing for me was depression and never genuinely laughing at ANYTHING for 8 years. I got off it and I'm happy to say that my face gets tired from smiling and laughing so much. Oh, and my discharge went from always being green and yellow to what it should actually look like. Positives all around. The worst part about coming off it was the surge of hormones that my body felt again. I dealt with severe headaches with my first two cycles and have been perfectly fine since.
I’m so glad you had a positive journey 🤗
This was so helpful & reassuring. I just stopped the mini pill this week after 8ish years due to depression, fatigue & low libido. Hoping it helps :)
I really hope it helps you Megan and you have a positive experience :) xax
Thanks for sharing your experience.I am off the pill a month ago.I can relate all your experience.
You’re so welcome 🥰💕xax
Thanks for sharing your experiences with the pill and side effects. Awesome!! btw love your hair....so pretty!!
Aw thank you Joycelyn! 😊💕xax
This video was so helpful and your journey has been as well. Thank you for brining us along with you. This was actually quite emotional at times, thinking me too through so much of this. Thank you 💕
Ah goodness, thank you for such lovely feedback Charlie 😊💕😊💕xax
Great video! I forgot to take the pill for a week last month and had pretty much all of these results but it’s only just dawned on me that it was all connected. I think I’m going to try coming off it deliberately for a bit mainly because of the acne and mood stuff. Reassuring to hear all this info! X
I hope it helps lovely 😊💕 you do you xax
Came off pill in January as I hope to start a family soon and can do relate with everything in this video! Thank you! Wish I’d come off it sooner!
You’re so welcome! I hope your journey goes well 🥰🥰xax
I’m from Brazil! Thanks 🙏🏻 I’ll use Cerazzete too!
It's a popular brand for sure! xax
I can relate to this video I had to come off of the pill. It made me ao angry and sad. Since coming off I've felt a calm amd more like myself again 😌
Yessss! I’m so glad Sophie!!!xax
This is really interesting. I have been on the combined pill for 10 years and recently a year or so ago started cerezette which seems to be okay the spotting has been on and off for months and my GP suggested to take 2 rather than one. This seems to be helping. There are lots of great things about the pill that are great. X
I didn’t have a period for 10 years so it was very convenient in that respect 😊 the pill can be useful for a lot of menstruators. It’s just not for me right now 💕xax
@@xameliaxTH-cam once again fab video and very informative. I hope to come off it in s few years myself. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂xx
Thank you for this video, I'm just about to come off mine so this is really helpful :)
You’re very welcome! I have an updated one too! 🥰xax
Thank you for this video! i needed to hear this because ive went off the Cerazette pill a week now and wasnt sure if it was only me getting snappy and getting withdrawel blood. i also love your personality thanks a million!
You're in for an amazing experience :) Enjoy the hormones haha worth it though! xax
@@xameliaxTH-cam I'm opting to be an egg donor and was given pills to take only on my period, finished the first pack and after 3 days started bleeding... Want to know when my normal period will come
You were given cerazette to take on your period? I'm sorry, I'm unsure about this kind of usage - would be a good idea to chat to your GP on this one x
Thank you this is great! I've been on these for about 10 years reason being my pms was awful, so I want to come off now but worried in case pms go off the roof again!
Have you had any tests done my love as to the cause of your tough symptoms? Might be worth investigating as often the pill can mask underlying problems 💕xax
Cerazette really didn't agree with me, literally was perfect for a year then it changed; I completely relate to the low moods and I had near constant periods all the time- not just spotting, really heavy and painful. Was going to give up and look at alternatives, until my doctor told me to try Noriday - sooooooo much better. I am limited with my family having blood related issues so was so worried about trying different contraceptions. It's bloody time they made more options for men!
They really do have so many side effects were told to just get on with. It’s not ok😔xax
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Hey just want to thank you so much for this video I came across. I've come off cerzette 4 days ago. I was on it almost 3 years and I'm sick of the constant bloat. I suffer with an anxiety disorder and have been clinically depressed and in hospital 10 years ago. I've been worried that coming off cerzette might make my mood worse but it seems that it could be the opposite from all I have researched. As it doesn't contain oestrogen it makes sense that it may even help mood to come off cerzette. My mood is fine and has been but the bloat has to go. I've also put on 2 stone in 2 years. I'm looking forward to feeling less bloated and things to return to normal cycle wise xx
I hope your journey isn’t positive one my love xax
Great video! I spent to many years not knowing what was normal for a woman and thinking I was weird! We aren’t properly educated on this!
We definitely aren’t!!!xax
I’m about to stop taking my pill. My husband actually got a vasectomy today. All of your side effects from the pill, I’m experiencing now. I take my pill for endometriosis but I’ve learned it isn’t treating it but placing a bandage on it. I just wanna feel like me! I get very emotional about it. I’ve been reading “Beyond the Pill”. I’m getting anxious about cold turkey stopping my pill.
This is one of the big issues - it’s never really explained that the pill isn’t treating these issues it’s simply masking them. And a lot of people don’t even know they have endo or PCOS they just think they have painful periods and that’s how their body is so they jump at the chance to reduce those symptoms with the pill without investigating the problem and potentially causing fertility issues down the line. I get quite sad and frustrated with the amount of menstruators who are being put through this and ignored 🥺 or told to just ‘get on with it’. I hope your journey isn’t positive one and you can get some more help with your endo, I’ve heard it’s so incredibly painful and you deserve to get help, don’t let anyone tell you any different. 💕💕💕xax
Thank you for sharing your experience! It was very interesting. 😊👏👏
I’m so glad! 😊💕xax
Thank you for this! I am coming off the pill tomorrow, I’ve been on it for about 11 years now and I’m just wanting to take charge of my body. I’ve been so scared to come off it for months but finally feel ready and this video is one of the reasons why I don’t feel scared anymore. Thank you so much! 🤍
That’s so great!!! I hope it goes really well for you!xax
Brilliant honest video..love your channel 😊😊x
Thank you so much Tania!💕xax
Thank you for such an informative video. X
Thank YOU 🥰🤗
Thank you so so much for sharing! This helped a lot!!!
I’m so so sooooo glad!!!! Xax