BCP after baby

[MumMumMum]

After my first dd I went back on my pill and had no problems. This time I have noticed changes since I started taking it again. I'm always tired, my hair is greasy (even though I have given in and bought good non-greasy shampoo from the hair dressers), I'm low, I snap easily, I'm never in 'the mood' and I was doing well at shifting the weight after dd2 but since I went back on the pill it's all going back on.

I am thinking of not starting a new pack after my next break. BUT I really can't get pregnant. Ever. I originally started the pill to help with horrendous cramps and pains.

Has anyone else found the pill hasn't worked so well for them post-baby? I don't know what alternative I want but would like to see if not taking it improved any of the above.

 

[Mummyxofx2]

Yep I had the same after my third baby. I had headaches 24/7 for the 2 months I was on it. Bled 1 week on 1 week off and not just spotting it was a normal 7 day period. My skin was gross and my hair was oily. I was a moody bitch too lol so we not use condoms and don't dtd around ovulation time just in case.

 

[MetalMaiden]

i have always had issues with hormone BCP and i am absolutely loving my copper IUD. next one i will try a mirena tho since i have heard from dr's lately the hormones are so localized it doesn't affect other things but the IUD is the right BCP for me!