Recently, my doctor has recommended I go on the combination pill at the start of my next period to help my menstrual cramps, heavy periods and hormonal acne, but not for contraception, as neither my partner nor myself are ready to become sexually active
While I do trust my doctor's opinion above all, I'm just curious about anyone's experiences/opinions of whether or not it's worth going on the pill for something that isn't birth control due to the risk of blood clots.
I've only recently learned to take pills without freaking out, and over-the-counter pain killers intended for period cramps have almost eliminated my menstrual pain, as well as made my period quite a bit lighter, but it's just the acne I struggle with now, which hasn't gone away since I was 11 no matter what diet changes or skin routines I try.
I'll admit, a lot of the reason I'm mostly supportive of the idea of going on the pill is due to my ongoing fear of sperm cells which I have talked about before on the forums here. It's been manageable due to therapy that I've been going to for a year now and meds I've taken since January for anxiety, but has never quite gone away. It has gradually improved, so I'm hoping it will continue to do so and there isn't much I can do about it right now.
I apologise if this was a jumbled mess! Thank you in advance to anyone who reads this
