Don’t know if I should come off the pill?

[BeTrueToYourself]

Hello everyone,

So i’ve been on Microgynon 30 for 3 years now. I’m not sexually active and just been paranoid about side effects long term, like been getting a bit of abdominal pain when on the third week of my pack (that feeling like you’re about to get your period)which I usually don’t get. Would it effect my health if I was to go off the pill then on again in the future if I wanted too? What do you recommend doing? I’m so paranoid I’m going to book my first smear test soon. I’m supposed to take the first pill of my new pack today but don’t know if I should continue with it…

[Seb9]

If you want to stay on contraception but not have to worry about taking a pill everyday, maybe you could have the implant or coil? I had the mirena coil fitted, it lasts 5 years and is 99% affective at stopping pregnancy. I was rubbish at remembering to take my pill everyday, especially when I wasn't in a relationship.

[BeTrueToYourself in reply to Seb9]

Thanks for your reply, I’m actually not sure if I want to stay on birth control. I’ve decided missing one day of bc shouldn't do any harm. I’ve booked an appointment tomorrow with the nurse so hopefully she can advise me on my different options.