M.E. asks from Chicago, IL on January 22, 2009
Bio Identicals
I am NOT wanting to get back on birth control. IUD's also have synthetic hormones that are released in your uterus to prevent pregnancy. I have two girls now, my husband is willing to get himself "fixed" but we are still thinking we might have another child. So, are there any alternatives, other than condoms in our situation?
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Just wanted to thank everyone for their response. I will be going to get that book and a diaphram. (think i spelled that incorrectly) I never really thought about the question posted by one mom, about the the iud only preventing the fertilized egg from implanting. And since i do think I feel that conception begins when they meet, I guess I do feel strange using an iud....I guess it sounds silly, even as I write it, but I guess knowing that it is a baby and I'm not providing it a home to develop, for me, I think I'll do the temp/diaphram. Thank you.
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A.S. answers from Chicago on January 22, 2009
There is always a diaphragm.....I tried it and it is messy and a little inconvenient...and you have to be comfortable enough with your body to insert it (it's not hard to do, just some people seem to not like messing with things down there). But it is simple, effective and hormone free.
There is an IUD that is completely hormone free...that is the Paraguard copper IUD. I am in a similar situation but I am opting for the Mirena IUD because I am sensitive to copper and the hormones in the Mirena are very localized and is only a small amount. PLus the Paraguard is good for up to 10 years, the Mirena only 5 and IF we do have another it's going to be more like 4.
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D.L. answers from Chicago on January 23, 2009
The copper IUD's have no synthetic hormones. There is also the Diaphragm.
C.S. answers from Chicago on January 25, 2009
I was going to suggest the book "Taking Charge of YOur Fertility". I saw another person suggested it too.
Also, just so you know, IUD's keep the fertilized egg from staying implanted. So if you believe that life starts at conception, it would not be a good option for you.
T.C. answers from Bloomington on January 23, 2009
I track my cycle by taking my temperature first thing every morning. The book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" explains everything about how to do it and why it works. Of course, we have to have a supply of condoms on hand in case we want to have sex when I'm fertile, but that's only for a portion of each month.
C.G. answers from Chicago on January 22, 2009
Paraguard IUD is non-hormonal. I used a diaphragm between my 2nd and 3rd child. It is pretty effective and not too difficult to use. Good luck/
K. answers from Chicago on January 23, 2009
Only the Mirena IUD has hormones. I have a Paragard (all copper) IUD that has no hormones. It's good for 10 years and I'm very satisfied with it. That said, the other good way to avoid would be using the fertility awareness method. Pick up a copy of Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. Great book. In a nutshell, you can learn to read your fertility signs and you only need to use backup (like condoms) or abstain during your fertile periods. This will be about 1 week/month. Personally, I used FAM between my two kids to get the spacing right, but since I am unsure whether we want a third I went for the Paragard this time, and will just have it removed if/when we go for a third. I also do not like hormonal birth control.
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