I have been taking the birth control pill for years to treat PCOS and prevent pregnancy. I was at my psychiatrists office the other day and she said I would have to stop the BC pill one month prior to surgery which to me is insane? Because, if I stopped it I would have a horrible period and blood loss and I think thats more of a risk of clotting. I have no clotting risks I am in good shape ie well healthy BP 110/70 and my surgeon said BC would be no problem. What are your experiences?

I was not on BC before surgery - but I would go with what your surgeon says instead of the psychologist. The surgeon will be more knowledgeable about the after-effects of stopping medication than a "mental health" doctor.

Talk to your OBGYN and your surgeon. I have the copper IUD (no horomones) so that might be a way for you to prevent pregnancy but I'm not sure it will help with the heavy flow. TMI Maybe but the only negative side effect so far has been extra discharge (stringy/snotty) right after your period. My OBGYN said that it was where the string of the IUD rubs the mucuous membranes and causes them to create more mucus than normal. It's so not a big deal though.

Hi,

I second the paraguard (copper IUD) it has no hormones and is good for 10 years. I had one in 2003, then took it out to have my son in 2010, now its back in. I find that my periods are more regular and shorter.