birth control + alcohol?

[lala-luvyou.livejournal.com]

I switched to a different kind of birth control and around the same time I've been getting the worst hangovers, they're really bad!
This is a silly question but can bc affect how your body handles alcohol?

*edit* Thank you so much for your responses. You guys are so awesome and it's so nice to be part of a safe community where you can ask anything without getting a negative response.

Comments

[withoutadream.livejournal.com]

You aren't suppose to drink alcohol when you're on any type of medication. So yes, it can.

[hollywillsay.livejournal.com]

i've heard that it can make your tolerance low...and that's definitely true for me. it used to take me about 4-5 drinks to even start to feel SOMETHING..now it takes usually around 2-3.

[melodic-lyrics.livejournal.com]

http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1789.html

This link should explain what happens. It changes the way your body absorbs alcohol.

[zhukora1.livejournal.com]

Yes, and it varies by brand and how your body reacts to the particular hormone or blend of hormones in each. On Yasmin I have no ill effects related to alcohol, on the Nuvaring I would get headaches before I was even halfway into my second drink, before I was even tipsy. If it's really a problem for you, maybe try switching to another type of hbc that is more similar to your original one? Or something entirely different?

[ladymac111.livejournal.com]

Also, HBC can cause headaches, so I can see how it could make hangovers worse.

[pandoraparabola.livejournal.com]

just a friendly reminder to enjoy a glass of water with every serving of alcohol when you are drinking! usually keeps you healthy, hydrated, and hangover free.
but i know that's not what you were asking. ;) sorry you're having this issue, hangovers are the worst.

[teasailor.livejournal.com]

It's definitely possible that your body tolerates alcohol in a different way, but not to worry, you are still protected at the same rate :).

[anyakitty.livejournal.com]

I have been complaining about my significantly worsened sensitivity to alcohol for the past couple of years and only now that you mention this am I making the connection! It makes so much sense now! Thank you for posting this.