Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Contraception and IBS

I'll have to agree with my experience with the patch. I loved it at first, but about 3 months later, I literally started getting "pregnant like symptoms" - vomiting, etc.(and NO, I was NOT pregnant, NO way, NO chance, if you know what I mean). Its actually happened with a couple of birth controls with me. I had surgery in 1995 for endometriosis, and my doctor suggested I stay on birth control no matter what b/c of my endo (I know some people are highly against that, but everyone is different, and my endometriosis was horrible). Anyway, from what I understand, anyone and everyone can be different and intolerable to something or another, birth control wise. I never thought I would be able to take oral contraception again (always made me horribly nauseous), but I've been on Seasonale for over a year with NO problems (knock on wood)! However, they say you can become "intolerable" at any time.....that is how I was with the patch....fine one month, horrible the next. Guess you just have to find what works for you. I, personally, don't feel my symptoms have ever worsened b/c of my birth control. Hope this helps.

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