BC pills

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I've consulted my GP for his advice on BC pills for regulating periods, and he (like I've read on some other posts here) recommend a two-month cycle of pills.

What I'm thinking of doing is taking pills for either a three- or six-month cycle, and then bleed either just four times, or twice a year.

Other than the "usual and more common" side effects I've been informed on and read about from members here, such as weight gain, mood swings, nausea and such, my GP has informed me there's a much higher chance of (ovarian?) cancer for people who've had sex and are on the pills. And he also recommends a PAP smear once a year instead of once every three years for virgins.

I'm annoyed enough with my period (have never felt comfortable with it) to take the risk. But I wanted to find out what others think first.

Also, as a side note, my GP wants to put me on Yasmin as a starter. But I've read the memories in this group and noted that many are not happy with the side effects of Yasmin.

So should I go ahead with it?