Avrielle_Aniko wrote:
The sticky was put up because there was a number of threads being created asking for medical advice that really could not be given here.
I can understand asking other people about their experiences, like the origional post to this thread for example. And sure, you can share your ups and downs with the meds you have been on, but I dont like the idea of it affecting a persons desicion.
I also have fears of giving advice, and my own opinions on certain drugs etc, because of the number websites being created that give out prescriptions for low prices, and can be obtained without any previous information. This worries me a lot, but I'm not going to rail off the topic about it.
I posted the sticky thread link, because I felt - as AdnaW clarified - it would be useful as a reminder, and because I was a little concerned about Rowans post because she had mentiond a lot of health conditions, which perhaps would be better being discussed with a GP. Apologies if this was not the correct thing for me to do, or if it seemed I was assuming that nobody could help with her decision.
This is just my view on the situation. I do not like the idea of looking for medical advice on public forums. I would like to add that there are many other people who may read these posts, and make their own desicions based on them too, which I do not like the idea of at all.
Ok. Rant over..
It's not that I dont agree with the sticky altogether and thought you were bad to post it, it's just the way it's worded I dont like. Absolutely, our experiences should not be used as an alternative to a doctor, but the sticky is worded in a way that I've interpretted to mean we should be forbidden from sharing our experiences altogether, and thats what I have a problem with because sometimes doctors don't always say you have to use one method, they do give you a choice, and the medical information isnt always enough to make a definite decision.
I do think that absolutely everyone should see a doctor before going on any form of contraception, since it ensures you're getting medical advice tailored to you and takes into account any health conditions which may make a difference. The internet is not and should not be an alternative to a doctor, but it can be a supplement, and I dont like that sticky because I think it's trying to take that supplement away.