Contraception - Lunelle (long post)

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone:

I've been a lurker here for a few months; I'm 30 years old, have

never been pregnant, have been TTC for a couple of months, and I had

my WLS in october 2001 (lost 160lb, woo hoo!).

I wanted to warn people about the use of Lunelle (its a hormonal

type of birth control exactly like the Pill, except its a monthly

injection). I got on it almost as soon as I had my surgery, and even

though I had heavy periods with it, I LOVED the idea of not having

the hassle of birth control.

WRONG!

On month 12 I was suddenly informed by my doctor that the product

had been recalled as it had major side effects, the worse of which

is a sort of 'artificial sterility' which at the time had affected

quite a few women. This sterility affected women who had been off

the medication for a while. Pfizer (the drug company that produces

Lunelle) did not know at that time why this had happened, or how to

reverse the problems. My doctor knew I was getting closer to my goal

weight, which was our cue to start trying for a baby, so she

virtually prohibited me from taking it ever again.

Now I don't mean to terrify anyone that is seeking birth control; I

have been through the years one of those women who would

take 'anything' as long as it meant not getting pregnant. I'm still

very freaked out by my Lunelle experience, so I purposely try not to

even think about that, especially as we're finally starting to try

and have a baby (trying to think happy thoughts and all that).

I don't know what else has happened with the whole Lunelle thing;

they might have changed the formula and made it a whole lot better

from the time I took it, I don't know.

I wanted to share this freaky experience with all of you because I

think we as women tend to put our bodies through anything in the

name of child-bearing, be for or against it. We tend to forget that

our health is at risk. We need to make well informed choices before

leaping into consuming ANYTHING so please research this or any drug

before you begin taking it.

I pray to God that I have not hurt myself by taking this drug (or

for the long years on the Pill either) but I guess only time will

tell. Even though I hate even thinking about Lunelle, I felt I

needed to warn you. Its a new(ish) product, and drug companies are

generally anxious to deliver sometimes skipping many steps of

research and development. Be careful, ladies.

And thanks to all of you for the wealth of knowledge this group has

been, is and will continue to be.

[Guest guest]

I had this same type thing happen to me with the Norplant system (little hormone

sticks they put in your arms for 5 years). If you don't want to have kids its

great though.

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

Contraception - Lunelle (long post)

Hi everyone:

I've been a lurker here for a few months; I'm 30 years old, have

never been pregnant, have been TTC for a couple of months, and I had

my WLS in october 2001 (lost 160lb, woo hoo!).

I wanted to warn people about the use of Lunelle (its a hormonal

type of birth control exactly like the Pill, except its a monthly

injection). I got on it almost as soon as I had my surgery, and even

though I had heavy periods with it, I LOVED the idea of not having

the hassle of birth control.

WRONG!

On month 12 I was suddenly informed by my doctor that the product

had been recalled as it had major side effects, the worse of which

is a sort of 'artificial sterility' which at the time had affected

quite a few women. This sterility affected women who had been off

the medication for a while. Pfizer (the drug company that produces

Lunelle) did not know at that time why this had happened, or how to

reverse the problems. My doctor knew I was getting closer to my goal

weight, which was our cue to start trying for a baby, so she

virtually prohibited me from taking it ever again.

Now I don't mean to terrify anyone that is seeking birth control; I

have been through the years one of those women who would

take 'anything' as long as it meant not getting pregnant. I'm still

very freaked out by my Lunelle experience, so I purposely try not to

even think about that, especially as we're finally starting to try

and have a baby (trying to think happy thoughts and all that).

I don't know what else has happened with the whole Lunelle thing;

they might have changed the formula and made it a whole lot better

from the time I took it, I don't know.

I wanted to share this freaky experience with all of you because I

think we as women tend to put our bodies through anything in the

name of child-bearing, be for or against it. We tend to forget that

our health is at risk. We need to make well informed choices before

leaping into consuming ANYTHING so please research this or any drug

before you begin taking it.

I pray to God that I have not hurt myself by taking this drug (or

for the long years on the Pill either) but I guess only time will

tell. Even though I hate even thinking about Lunelle, I felt I

needed to warn you. Its a new(ish) product, and drug companies are

generally anxious to deliver sometimes skipping many steps of

research and development. Be careful, ladies.

And thanks to all of you for the wealth of knowledge this group has

been, is and will continue to be.

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

I had this same type thing happen to me with the Norplant system (little hormone

sticks they put in your arms for 5 years). If you don't want to have kids its

great though.

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

Contraception - Lunelle (long post)

Hi everyone:

I've been a lurker here for a few months; I'm 30 years old, have

never been pregnant, have been TTC for a couple of months, and I had

my WLS in october 2001 (lost 160lb, woo hoo!).

I wanted to warn people about the use of Lunelle (its a hormonal

type of birth control exactly like the Pill, except its a monthly

injection). I got on it almost as soon as I had my surgery, and even

though I had heavy periods with it, I LOVED the idea of not having

the hassle of birth control.

WRONG!

On month 12 I was suddenly informed by my doctor that the product

had been recalled as it had major side effects, the worse of which

is a sort of 'artificial sterility' which at the time had affected

quite a few women. This sterility affected women who had been off

the medication for a while. Pfizer (the drug company that produces

Lunelle) did not know at that time why this had happened, or how to

reverse the problems. My doctor knew I was getting closer to my goal

weight, which was our cue to start trying for a baby, so she

virtually prohibited me from taking it ever again.

Now I don't mean to terrify anyone that is seeking birth control; I

have been through the years one of those women who would

take 'anything' as long as it meant not getting pregnant. I'm still

very freaked out by my Lunelle experience, so I purposely try not to

even think about that, especially as we're finally starting to try

and have a baby (trying to think happy thoughts and all that).

I don't know what else has happened with the whole Lunelle thing;

they might have changed the formula and made it a whole lot better

from the time I took it, I don't know.

I wanted to share this freaky experience with all of you because I

think we as women tend to put our bodies through anything in the

name of child-bearing, be for or against it. We tend to forget that

our health is at risk. We need to make well informed choices before

leaping into consuming ANYTHING so please research this or any drug

before you begin taking it.

I pray to God that I have not hurt myself by taking this drug (or

for the long years on the Pill either) but I guess only time will

tell. Even though I hate even thinking about Lunelle, I felt I

needed to warn you. Its a new(ish) product, and drug companies are

generally anxious to deliver sometimes skipping many steps of

research and development. Be careful, ladies.

And thanks to all of you for the wealth of knowledge this group has

been, is and will continue to be.

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

I joined this group for information for when I decide to become

pregnant, and I just spoke to my OB about Lunelle. They said that it

is not an option anymore. It is still pulled off the market.

At this point, I am way to scared to get pregnant, eventhough I am so

ready. I already have a daughter who is going to be 4 in June.

My OB is going to put me on the NuvaRing in May when my next Depo is

due. I really want to get off of Depo because of the weight gain side

effects.

Bobbie

St. Louis

Open RNY 10/20/03 -75lbs