Birth Control - Detroit,MI

I set the alarm on my cell phone and take it the same time everynight and never forget... :) GOOD LUCK...

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I agree with the other moms on the Mirena IUD. I been on it for almost 4 years. my is due to come out in the december of 09. it is awesome. I was the same way couldn't remember to take the pill or have to remember to get the shot or the patch . I was on it all. but this was far the best. hope you find one you like.

if you are done having kids i would say have your husband get a vasectomy, recovery is just a few days, and there are no worries now.

I'm sure other people have said this but the Nuva Ring is awesome. Depending on your insurance it can be a bit expensive, but you only change it once a month.

Have you looked into the birth control shot? I can't remember what it's called, but my big sis has used it for quite some time and has been pretty happy with it. You'd need an injection every three months. Only one possible issue with it--if you have a history of osteoporosis in your family, you might not want to go this route, as the shot tends to lower bone density.

I love the Nuva Ring. It is birth control that you do not have to think about. I switch 2yrs ago and would never go back to taking the pill.

Check out the web site: http://www.nuvaring.com

I use Mirena and love it! Although both my pregnancies were planned, I hated having to remember to take the pill and was always playing catch up. I've had Mirena for 6 months now and so far no problems at all.

A couple of months ago I had an IUD put in and I LOVE it! It's good for 5 years - you don't have to do anything. If you decide you want to have more children, you can have it removed and could get pregnant right away (if you're so lucky). They are not good if you're not in a monogamous relationship and they are expensive, so make sure your health insurance covers it. Best of luck!

I had that exact same problem. I take the pill but I now set an alarm on my cell phone that goes off at the same time everyday so that I can remember. Works great!

Can't stress enough take the Nuva Ring. Best birth control I have ever used.

Try the Nuva Ring. You only have to worry about it once a month. Works great.

You have to find the right one for you...b/c certain types of birth control doesn't work for everyone...I can relate, I forgot all the time to take my pills, and then when I did take them like I was suppose to I still got pregnant and when I was using the ring, it helped me b/c I only needed to remember to remove and renew it once a month. But they have other ones of course that just requires for you to research and ask your doctor if they feel that other forms would be good for you and your body...Remember some of these BC'S do have side effects and some just may not work for you or your body.

Lori said it best from my stand point, the condom is quick, easy and cheap. It's always been reliable for me. PLUS less mess. AND we play the "hide the condom" game. One of us hides one in a naughty place (think lunch box/ coat pocket etc.) When the other finds it, s/he has to text the hider "I found it ..." and then we make plans to use it.

C.,
I was the same way. I've found that the NuvaRing works best for me. It's inserted for three weeks, out for one week and then back in. Depending on insurance it can be pricey, but my OB/GYN actually gave me three of them to start!
Hope this helps.

Happy Wednesday,
B.

Dear C. T.,

Years ago when I was still fertile, I used an I.U.D. and it does not require daily remembering. Once you get it placed inside and the next check up and things are going fine, you only have to get it checked by the doctor once a year unless things have changed. I had a woman friend who had the same one in for over 12 years the last time I had talked to her and no problems. Talk to your doctor about ideas too, and check on the internet for methods of birth control that don't require daily remembering. I'm sure there are things out there I don't even know about since I am not of the child-bearing age any more.

L. C.

check out www.paragard.com..i have one and it has been wonderful!

I have a Mirena IUD and I love it! It lasts for 5 years and I never have to think about it. :)

Hi C.,

Personally I use the ring and I love it! The hardest thing to remember is when you put it in versus when it comes out (3 weeks at a time), but if you have a personal calendar you look at daily you can keep track of it with the stickers that are provided with the ring.

The downfall is if you don't have medical insurance it's pricey (50 bucks a month). I went for a check up at my local Planned Parenthood and I qualified for my monthly ring at 16 dollars.

I know many other people on the ring and they all love it too!

try the patch...Ortho Evra.. it was great and you only have to change it once a week! A..

the nueva ring is nice becuase you only have to deal with it once a month

Im also not the best at a daily pill, but also Im not into the ring thing, I cant imagine having to worry if i put it in right all the time, and mirena just makes me nervous..so I've chosen the depo shot once every 3 months you cant feel it because its on the but/hip area. Also its cheaper then the pills for my insurance.
Hope this helps

Good old fashoined condoms work. :0)