u/CurrentExcellent1225

I got diagnosed with HS 5 years ago, I had over a dozen surgeries, 3+ flare ups on average every month.
6 years ago I was put on birth control because I was anemic and they thought my periods were causing it. I tried different types at the beginning.

Last year I decided to quit birth control because I got tired of taking it. That was about 8 months ago.

It’s been quiet since I quit birth control. The most I’ll get is a small uncomfortable lump during my period which goes away on it’s own without treatment. I haven’t had any flare ups for months, I now have two small ones I’m assuming because I’m ovulating. I can still sit, walk.. I wasn’t able to do that before.

I believe my HS is hormonal and birth control was my worst trigger. My life is completely different now. No one ever suggested it or told me that could be the cause.

Idk if this info will help anyone but I figured it might. I didn’t change my diet at all, my stress levels are the same. Nothing’s changed but the fact that I quit birth control.