So here is an update:
I took my last Yasmin pill on Saturday (12th of
July) and now I am just waiting for my withdrawal period to start which should
be on Thursday. (17th of July)
So, that means today is my second day since being off the
pill. I am petrified of what might happen to my body, but I have to try stay
positive.
I bought a lot of vitamins to help me with this transition.
I even went to my GP to get some insight of what would work best etc. This was
to no avail because it seems that Doctors don’t care about women going off the
pill, which is a scary thought.
I just wasted my money going to the doctor. He said I should
not read up on the internet because it’s not to say what happened to other women
when they came off the pill that the exact same thing will happen to me.
Yes, he has a point but I also don’t agree with what he
says. Because, I asked him what
Vitamins/Supplements I can take to ensure I help my body balance the hormones
as quick as possible then he just said “there is nothing you can do but wait”
and that “it takes the body between 3 and 6 months to regulate the hormones”.
So, I decided to take matters in my own hands and got all
the vitamins I think should be able to support my body during this time.
The list is as follows:
Probiotic
Milk Thistle
Vitex (I won’t be using this during the first few months
though)
Evening Primrose Oil
Omega 3 essential fatty acids
Multi Vitamin
Extra Vitamin C
Magnesium/Calcium
Liquorice Root Extract
Zinc supplement
I also got a prescription from the GP for Purbac – this is
an antibiotic used to help clear up skin. I used it during my teenage years
when I struggled with a bit of problem skin.
I really hope my skin will not go haywire, however I think
it’s a given…. Have to just try look after it as best I can. s
I am also going to change my diet a bit. I am going to be
incorporating 2 vegetable juices per day. I will start my breakfast with oats
(no salt, no milk and no sugar) then for a mid morning snack I will have a
salad consisting of Tomatoes, lettuce and some onion.
For lunch I will have chicken or fish and then for mid
afternoon snack I will have a vegetable juice and then again for dinner.
I am going to cut out coffee, tea and dairy as far as
possible.
I have heard that dairy is the worst for your skin – so will
see if cutting this out will make a difference.
I am also currently exercising 6 days a week (5 days
minimum)
I will not change my gym routine much, I will just keep on
doing what I am doing at the moment. Especially since I read that a lot of
women experienced some weight gain when they went off Yasmin.
I am going to be using Epsom Salt to bath in 2-3 days per
week. This is said to help with water weight. I am also using USN Waterslim
during the week at the moment especially after a cheat day or two over
weekends.
My worst fear coming off the pill: PCOS!!!! I am terrified
that I might have this condition. I always worry about things and ever since I
read up about coming off the pill, I have read more about PCOS and I am really
worried.
Currently I am not overweight, have dry skin and a head full
of hair.
Will see what happens! I bought some Liquorice Root Drops to
help assist with any hair loss that might occur – this is also another symptom
when coming off the pill apparently.
I will not use it for longer than 4-6 weeks at a time as
it’s not good for your health when you use it for prolonged periods of time.
If I missed anything, I will update next time J
