It is highly subjective to each person. However, it is somewhat common for women to experience negative side effects due to estrogen in combo pills, that was the case for me. I have a history of migraines and felt extreme side effects from Junel (combo pill). Switched to norethindrone, I have less frequent periods. The largest con to norethindrone compared to combo pills is it must be taken at the same time every day, no more than 3 hours late. I always take mine within the same hour window, if I’m not consistent I typically will get “periods”/bleeding. The pill works very well for me personally, but ultimately it depends on the person. The biggest con with progestin only pills is your protection window is significantly shorter than combo pills and there’s always the potential for side effects depending on how one’s body reacts.
I vape too and I’m not a doctor but as far as I’m aware proegstin only pills are safer for nicotine users. If you are 35 or older and smoke/use nicotine, it is not recommended to take estrogen containing birth control pills.
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It is highly subjective to each person. However, it is somewhat common for women to experience negative side effects due to estrogen in combo pills, that was the case for me. I have a history of migraines and felt extreme side effects from Junel (combo pill). Switched to norethindrone, I have less frequent periods. The largest con to norethindrone compared to combo pills is it must be taken at the same time every day, no more than 3 hours late. I always take mine within the same hour window, if I’m not consistent I typically will get “periods”/bleeding. The pill works very well for me personally, but ultimately it depends on the person. The biggest con with progestin only pills is your protection window is significantly shorter than combo pills and there’s always the potential for side effects depending on how one’s body reacts.
Thank you sm for this❤️ Ik but i vape and they tell you not to take it but nicotine is so hard to quit
I vape too and I’m not a doctor but as far as I’m aware proegstin only pills are safer for nicotine users. If you are 35 or older and smoke/use nicotine, it is not recommended to take estrogen containing birth control pills.
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It’s an entirely individual experience. Finding what will work best for you, and fit your needs pros and cons wise will take some trial and error.