Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | I really think my BCP's are to blame...

I really think taking the birth control pill is to blame for my IBS. Shortly after I started taking it (at 17, for non-stop bleeding), I became IBS-D. I was a D for a few years, and then maybe 2 or 3 years ago became a C (I'm 26 now).

I started taking the pill continuously in January because of my Endometriosis, and my problems have worsened considerably since then. I started putting on weight after that too.

My doctor has said that Progestin slows down motility (causing constipation) but also told me that under no circumstances should I even allow myself a period because of the Endo.

My thought at this point is that I'd rather have to have a lap every couple of years to remove the Endo and be in pain for a week or two than to be absolutely downright completely miserable every single day.

I know this topic has come up in the past on this board, but I don't really see much consensus. Has anyone ever experienced any improvement after stopping the pill??

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IBS-C

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