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Post your favorite BCP
Hey,
RE: the pill postings. So I'm looking around at different reviews of different pills -- seems like they all have some kind of slight symptom, but some are better than others.I know different bodies different effects etc., but I think there may be some that have certain effects overall.
For me, I was on tri-sprintec for several years, liked it overall, but did get nausea the first couple days in the mornings (almost like morning sickness), and always gained about 3 lbs and have some tummy bloat during week 3 (but the rest of the month it would go down and be fine).
Long story short, I told my doc about the nausea and he rec.'d Yaz. Being cheap, I went on the generic of it, Gianvi, and it was a *terrible*...gained 3-4 lb the whole month w/bloating even though I'm trying to diet/exercise more than usual even (I'm pretty healthy overall). Also I was very lethargic, and rather moody/needy, which DH noticed :P.
I made the decision after 3 months of this to start on the actual name-brand Yaz, so we'll see how that goes.
I'd like to make an informed decision if I have to switch again. Looking for one that has minimal weight gain and tiredness. (I'd actually rather deal with the nausea than be moody & getting bigger...) Thanks!! 
Re: Post your favorite BCP
The generic of Yaz is wonderful for me, and honestly, there is no REAL answer to your questions. I've been on 4 different pills. It is a trial by error process you will have to deal with.
GL
I have been on Yaz for over a year and absolutely love it. The only minor annoyance is an occasional spotting at exactly 2 weeks into the pill pack. Pharmacy switched me to the Gianvi generic and I hated it!
I just got done w/ the 3 month supply of Gianvi and am now back on Yaz. I could tell a huge difference in some many areas within days. No more super crabby moods for no reason, I was constantly tired, etc. I agree w/ pp that its all based on trial and error. GL!
I'm on Ovcon, generic Balziva, now and I'm generally happy with it. It's better than the other packs I've been on: Ortho Tri Cyclen, Seasonique, and a few others. I spot terribly so I'm limited on what types of pills I can use, and this is working thus far. My sex drive is lower, but most pills list that as a possible side effect.
I was on Depo for years and loved it, but you gain a tremendous amount of weight and it can effect your bone density.
Right now I am on Kariva, which is a generic brand for Mircette. I like it, except that it makes me have almost no sex drive.
Before Kariva, I was on Yaz. I liked it also, but it made me have even lower of a sex drive than Kariva.
Before that I was on Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo, I loved everything about it, except my insurance ran out. So my doctor just switched me from Kariva to the generic version of Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo, hoping that I can have a sex drive again. Being a newlywed with no sex drive sucks!