Women Shared Their Birth Control Horror Stories To Show 'Just Taking The Pill' Isn't So Simple

My wife's scary birth control story is this: it didn't work. She ended up getting pregnant on the pill. Fast forward to a year later and we have a little son who's pretty awesome. At the time, I was pissed, horrified, and feeling kinda betrayed (don't trust Generess FE, people!) but now that I look back at it and I wake up to this little dude slapping me in the face, I'm glad it happened.

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It all started when journalist Holly Brockwell posted a response to people who urged her to take birth control pills in lieu of having her tubes tied.

Alright I'm done with men telling me to take the pill pic.twitter.com/eFgCX9JjvO
Holly Brockwell (@holly) March 31, 2016

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Another journalist, Kate Bevan, then started a #MyPillStories hashtag in support of Brockwell and women who were prescribed the wrong birth control pills.

"Take this pill so you don't have to worry about sex*"*because you won't want it anymore #MyPillStory https://t.co/zKbH4Nx2Up
Holly Brockwell (@holly) March 31, 2016

#3 Pill horror stories began pouring in.

Headaches, severe mood swings, nausea, vomiting and the autoimmune issues I have were all gifted to me from hormonal bc. #mypillstory
Haley Stewart (@HaleyCarrots) April 4, 2016

#4 Women were reporting mood swings, bouts of depression and lethargy, headaches, and in some cases, even thoughts of suicide.

It made me lose my mind. I wasn't myself. Suicidal and scared. Seems I'm not alone. #mypillstory is amazing, thanks @holly
ilona burton (@ilonacatherine) March 31, 2016

#5

@Litwerally I don't recognise the person I was when on hormonal contraception. Over-emotional and angry/depressed. #mypillstory
Rachel Thomas (@halohoney) March 31, 2016

#6 Not all of the pill stories focused on negative side effects, women online acknowledged the pill's importance.

And that it's a great option - it just isn't for everyone.

#MyPillStory Side effects & all, I'm extremely grateful for the pill & the wonderful Planned Parenthood that helped me control my life.
Brainy McSawface (@cncrenshaw) March 31, 2016

#7 And effectiveness.

#mypillstory Took it for 30 years, no problems, no unwanted babies. It may not work for all but it transformed millions of women's lives.
Fenella lewin (@Flanjamin) April 1, 2016

#8 And the end of the day, it really depends on the person.

Being on the pill stabilised my mood, reduced cramping and headaches, and removed pretty much all other period symptoms #mypillstory
Liv Woodward (@oawoodward) April 1, 2016

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