Question:
Has anyone ever had pseudo-tumor cerebri and birth control issues?

I can ONLY currently take Micronor for birth control pills because this seems to be the only pill that coincides with the pseudo-tumor cerebri. I am afraid that after surgery my birth control is not going to be effective and there is no other birth control (that I know of) that I can take. I not only take these for birth control reasons, but I take them to regulate my cycle as well. Is there anyone in my situation that is married to a high natured husband (whew hoo) who has pseudo-tumor cerebri, who takes birth control, and has not ended up pregant? My husband may have to take care of the birth control on his end? (no pun intended)    — Angela B. (posted on October 2, 2002)

October 3, 2002
I have pseudo-tumor cerebri also and had open VBG on aug 26. My Dr.s have told me ever since I was diagnosed with it that I cannot take any form of birth control pill, the suggestions they offered were IUD's. I don't think they do anything to regulate your cycle, but there is 1 that has been tested 100% effective to control pregnancies. I don't remember what it is called, but it is shaped like a T and can remain in place for 5 years. We were considering going that route, but then my husband (gotta love him) decided to have a vasectomy instead so I didn't have to deal with any more medical procedures. (Think I've been through enough already!) Hope this helps.
   — salymsmommy