I have had IBS for a very long time - constipation and spasms/cramps which make it impossible to breathe much less eat and function normally. In the past few years, my condition has worsened and IBS bouts have increased in frequency. However, recently I decided to do a little experiment and change my birth control pill from Yasmin to Loestrin (I had taken Loestrin for 8 years then decided to try Yasmin about a year ago. I had been on Yasmin for a year straight.) Well, it's been three months and I've had not one symptom of IBS. This is quite incredible esp. if you could have seen how much I was suffering. When I made this decision to change my pill, my next step was to get off of any and all PILLS immediately if I felt no change. Net/net I was desperate to try anything b/c doctors and diets didn't seem to work (I am in very good shape and work out/do yoga regularly.) I honestly think it was my Birth Control pill this whole time...Just something to think about if you've tried everything and your a woman on the pill.
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IBS and The Birth Control Pill - if you take the pill, read this
