[Ninja]

Anyone still taking Opill with an update on effects or side effects

[Owllee]

I completed a month on Opill.

The initial effect never changed which was a boost to my energy level which was sustained through the day.

Of course, whenever I try something new I get kind of excited.

But when I stopped do to running out and forgetting to reorder I had inflammation in my gums and my teeth hurt much like stopping estrogen.

I really cant say if it had any lasting effects...I pump and use Bovine Ovum so things are happening any way.

Since I don't use any medicines except cannabis I cant justify continuing. Cannabis is legal where I live.

Oh...and I just read Lotus's warning...so there is that to consider.

Owlie

[sofman88]

I've been on the Opill for seven weeks now. I measured 38/43 when I started and this morning I measure 38/43.5. 

As I write this I am feeling tingling in both breasts. My left breast seems to be larger than the right.

My penis and my testicles do not seem to have changed.

I've also lost 5 lbs.

[Ninja]

thanks for the info I have a 3 month supply so I might give it a try  Keep us posted how things go

[Ninja]

I completed a month on Opill.

The initial effect never changed which was a boost to my energy level which was sustained through the day.

Of course, whenever I try something new I get kind of excited.

But when I stopped do to running out and forgetting to reorder I had inflammation in my gums and my teeth hurt much like stopping estrogen.

I really cant say if it had any lasting effects...I pump and use Bovine Ovum so things are happening any way.

Since I don't use any medicines except cannabis  I cant justify continuing. Cannabis is legal where I live.

Oh...and I just read Lotus's warning...so there is that to consider.

Owlie

How long after stopping did you have the teeth and gum issue and how long did it last

[sofman88]

thanks for the info I have a 3 month supply so I might give it a try  Keep us posted how things go

You are welcome. I will keep all posted.

[Owllee]

The sensations began soon after stopping...and were slight at first...and never reached the level they did when I quit Estrogen.

But I had pain throughout my mouth but it was worse where I have a bad tooth.

Now after 4 days without the Opill my gums feel as fine as they ever do.

I have gum and teeth problems normally, so it may just be me. I did notice slight discomfort in my joints on Opill but nothing like i experienced on Estrogen.


Owlie

[Owllee]

Did you notice any change to your nipples?

Best,
Owlie

[sofman88]

Did you notice any change to your nipples?

Best,
Owlie

They seem to be a bit larger and harder. They certainly are noticeable when I'm not wearing a bra.

[Jessi]

Apologies if Lotus already glommed onto this and I just missed it...

I found reference to a clinical trial combining the more potent (twice as potent by weight acc'd to Wikipedia) levo-norgestrel with testosterone replacement therapy, for use as male birth control.  presuming the TRT is to preserve libido and function.  The highest dose of levo-norgestrel was effective on reducing sperm count with no loss of function- but again, they were also taking T.

Clinical trial with levo-norgestrel and testosterone oenanthate for male fertility control

In the trial, the men were taking either 250 or 500ug of levo-norgestrel by mouth, along with 200mg of intramuscular testosterone oenanthate.  That's many times more norgestrel than the .075mg in the Opill which is just 75 micrograms. 

The good news is that there appeared to be no toxicological side effects.  And if the test subjects took a whopping half a milligram of the more potent form with no ill effects, the Opill shouldn't be dangerous- unless y'all think the 200mg of testosterone oenanthate protected them from blood clots?

But on the down side, it makes me wonder if that .075mg of norgestrel is worth taking.  Y'all, my eyes lit up like I seen a Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree when I saw a thread about an OTC hormone source that I don't have to mail-order.  I'm thinking it's safe, but I'm also thinking it might not do much.  Which isn't the answer that I want, but it's the feeling I get.

For health's sake, someone poke holes in my argument for its safety.  And, for the love of the Divine Feminine, someone tear my argument the pill's probably as effective as an aspirin to shreds, please.

But those are the impressions I took away from my reading.