About a year ago, I developed what my Planned Parenthood nurse called Secondary Amenhorrhea (lack of periods after already having them). To "regulate" me, she put me on birth control pills. Which, of course, "worked".

However, as I did research, I learned that this is only withdrawl bleed, and is not actually "fixing" anything. And that's the only reason why I would need to be on the pill. I don't have sex, ever. And if I did (which I wont be..personal reasons), I would not WANT pregnancy to be stopped, because that would probably be the whole point for me.

So the question would be..is there any point to me continuing to take them? Like I said..not fixing anything..not having sex...and the price (33 bucks a month) is too high (for my cheap mother..who brings it up that she's paying for it at every chance.)

Maybe go to another doctor for a second opinion. Also, I don't know how old you are but maybe look into getting a part-time job to help your mom out with the costs.

I think bc pills can be beneficial if you were having particularly painful periods, bad acne, or hormonal problems, but if you're not having sex, and if you did, would keep the baby, I don't see why you should waste your money. Not to mention, you are putting unnecessary hormones into your body when you don't need to be.

Don't get me wrong, I'm on bc, but if I wasn't avoiding pregnancy, then I wouldn't be on them.

I agree, FaymeLevy, there doesn't seem much point. It probably would have been more beneficial to you to find out what was causing your Secondary Amenhorrhea in the first place, not just cover it up with birth control pills.
Anyway, if you're not using them for birth control, I don't see the point in spending the money or messing with your hormones unnecessarily.

Thanks so much for all replies. I may sound very young, but I am in my early 20's. But can not get a job due to mental problems. And getting her to take me to the planned parenthood nurse was a year long fight to begin with.

The cause of the Secondary Amenhorrhea is most likely my weight (im obese), and anxiety. I did have an exam, and there's no cancer or anything, so i don't believe it to be THAT serious anymore.

I think when this pack is done and I go in for more, I will simply ask the nurse if there is any point to it. No sense spending 400 bucks a year on a false period, and, if i become sexual active, blocking a pregnancy that I would want.

As I understand it, my eldest aunt had similiar problems with her period all her life. She has 2 daughters now, but I hear it was a real difficulty getting pregnant. Im more concerned about that, for, as you can probably tell, im pretty family-oriented. :(

Fay, have you been tested for PCOS? It sounds like you may have some symptoms of it (overweight, irregular periods, and family history of someone with the same problems and difficulty getting pregnant). It might be worth checking out!

I wouldn't stay on the pill if you aren't getting any benefit from it! I originally went on it because I was getting very bad stomach aches during my periods and throwing up from them, but I was not having sex. I continue to take them for different reasons and am now sexual active. I know if I wasn't having sex and didn't have any of the benefits it's given me, I would stop as well. Doesn't sound like you are getting anything much out of it.

The only advantage..which I do like...is that I now KNOW when I will be getting my period..even if it is "false" period. Previously, mine would come and go very suprisingly. I'd go months without one, then i'd get one suddenly, without warning, often with embarassing results. LOL I do like knowing when this will occur.

The only advantage..which I do like...is that I now KNOW when I will be getting my period..even if it is "false" period. Previously, mine would come and go very suprisingly. I'd go months without one, then i'd get one suddenly, without warning, often with embarassing results. LOL I do like knowing when this will occur.

Very true! I love that about it too! What I also like (which I'm not sure if you can do with those pills with several different phases -- I take Yasmin) is to be able to skip or delay my period if I'm going on vacation. Definitely nice not to worry about a period on the beach!

Yes, im thinking that might be reason enough for me to stay on it. I also had horrible cramping during my period before and haven't experienced that since starting the pill...which is definately nice too! lol