Birth Control - Methuen,MA

If you're not planning to get pregnant again right away (2+ years), my OB suggested IUD. They're much improved now and low risk. The IUD scares from years ago are no longer a worry. It's worth looking into, in any event.

I would definately consult your doctor first. That's the best route to go. You say you've tried birth control in the past, but what about trying a different type of the "pill". There are a few different ones out there. You could try a different one and see if you get the same effects as the one that you took. I use Lo-Ovral and I've never had any problems nor have I suffered from any weight gain or side effects. I've taken Lo-Ovral since my early twenties! Good luck! :)

I love the IUD. It's small and while there is discomfort when they put it in you don't feel it afterwards. You can get it without hormones and not have to worry about getting pregnant while you have it. As soon as you have it taken out you will can get pregnant again.

D.

An intrauterine device, or IUD, is a small object inserted into the uterus by a health care professional to prevent pregnancy. IUDs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some of these work by secreting a hormone, progesterone.

They also have ones for different amount of years. I had this done after the birth of my daughter. My Dr recommended this because I knew that in a few years I would want another child.

My husband and I also have issues with birth control pills, and dislike using condoms. Before the birth of our last child, we looked into and decided on Natural Family Planning, using the Ovulation Method (this has nothing to do with taking temperatures). We simply know through observing my own body's natural tendencies when I am ovulating and abstain during that time. We like the no hormones, no shot's and no artificialness of it, though it does take some diligence and it can take the spontineity out of things, though if I am ovulating, we have condoms on hand. We have been doing this for a year, and it's worked great!

I have the Mirena IUD and the doctor told me that as soon as I take it out I can get pregnant fast and easy.

Hi D., I struggled with a similiar problem and then I discovered the IUD. This is the greatest thing since sliced bread for me! There are two kinds hormonal and copper, I have the copper one and have had it for about 4 or 5 years with absolutely no problems. This thing is good for 10 years and as soon as it is removed there should be no problem getting pregnant immediately. Check it out on the web, I think the procedure cost me about $350 at the time, I didn't have any insurance I just paid for it. Worth every penny though! Feel free to ask me if you have any more questions. Good luck. L..

I had an IUD put in 6 weeks after the birth of my daughter(Jan. 2005) I just had it removed this past September, tried to get pregnant in November and was succesful the 1st time! I loved that I didn't have to think about birth control at all, no side effects (for me anyway), once removed you can start trying to get pregnant that day if you want. Hope this helps!

I know about the whole pill thing. I just got sick. The shot your right your cycle gets all messed up. So I tried the patch and it worked for me and I loved it. Maybe talk to your Dr about the patch. Best of luck to you and your hubby.

Have you tried an IUD? I have a copper one, and I don't have to worry about it at all. The new ones are completely safe, and my insurance covered it. My doctor says it's more effective than tubal ligation, and they last for ten years.

I would check out a copy of "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. There are actually only a few days a month when you are fertile and charting your morning temperature and cervical mucus (if that doesn't gross you out too much :) ) is a very good indicator. Then you can decide whether you want to abstain or use a barrier method on those days (I have used the diaphram very successfully). Hope that helps!

I have one Daughter and i have used them ALL the pill i didnt remeber the shot made me gain sum weight and the patch gave me a rash ALL over . i have a IUD Merina and they said that u can only have it if u ahve 1 or more kids it takes about 10 to ut in and its done in 1 visit to the doc.'s it can stay theres
for 5 years and then when u want to have another one its as ez as they put it in they pull a string and its OUT ... ask ur doctor about it i like it... i have VERY VERY light per.. that i dont have to wear anything and there are really no moods that u get into theres cramps for the first 2 days bc there is sumthin there but other than that thats notthin wrong with it if i new that First i would have gone with this ... hope it works for u

J. Marie

You could do an IUD , and there is a pill that is made for males. Other than that our choices are limited.

I have the IUD, my period is sometimes off by 2weeks but I seem to not have any mood swings and I've had it for over 2 years.

Hi D.,

You may want to look into getting an IUD. I had one inserted after my daughter was born. I chose the Paraguard versus the Mirena because it was more natural without the release of any hormones, but you should ask your doctor regarding which one may be better for you. I used the pill for many years and after the birth of my daughter I wanted to use something I never had to think about. It lasts for up to 10 years and can be removed at any time if you decide you want to get pregnant. Here is a website you can visit for more information.

http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/iudinfo.htm

Hope this is helpful to you.
Y.

I used Nuva Ring, which seems to be the best choice for me. Before my first son, I was on the pill for quite some time, but then it gave me high blood pressure. Then I used Depo-Provera injections for a year or so, until we were ready to get pregnant. Depo was always a little wierd to me-while not having a period seems great, it also is a little unnatural. And I had frequent spotting and felt dizzy a lot.
After my son was born (he's now 4 and a half), I decided to try the Nuva Ring. It's very low dosage, and doesn't get absorbed the way the pill does. You can't even tell it's there-it fell out during sex a few times, but you can just rinse it and put it back in-or take it out before hand, if you prefer. I am now pregnant with my second child, and plan to go back to Nuva Ring after this one is born. Talk to your doc about it!

I second the book recommendation "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It's a great book and goes over all the different types of birth control.

I have used the NuvaRing and liked it. It's hormonal but it's localized because there's a ring you insert monthly that contains the hormones. I had a problem with slightly elevated blood pressure when I was on the pill and the NuvaRing solved my problem. I also did a lot of research about how fertility is affected by birth control and found that hormonal birth control can actually have a slightly positive effect on preserving fertility because the fallopian tubes don't have to do as much work. I had my first child when I was 34 and will be having my second when I'm 36. Both times it took me only a month or so to get pregnant.

Good Luck!

Three letters....IUD
I have had one for the past year and a half and LOVE IT! All of my friends also have them and love them. Good for 5 years without changing it, never having to think about birth control, and most women after a year stop getting there period. When you want to get pregnant, you just go to the dr. and they pull it out and they only advise you to wait a month so your lining can thicken again! Ask your doctor or search Merina online!

Hi D.,
Have you thought about trying and IUD. There is one that has hormones (i think it's the 5 yr IUD), but there is also one that doesn't have any (which lasts for up to 10 years). I, too, had a bad reaction to bc pills and was sick of condoms etc. I had the IUD, and I really didn't have it that long - maybe a little over a year. Then I had it removed when I was ready to have another child. You may want to discuss it with your doctor, see if he/she thinks that would be a good option for you.
I hope this helps.
C.

I know exactly what you mean about the hormones messing with you...I had the same problem! I've been using an IUD now for a little over 5 years and I absolutely love it. No hormones (if you get the 10 year one), no messing with your cycle, and you can get pregnant right after taking it out. My friend had one in for a few years and got pregnant two days after having it removed! I'm having mine removed this summer to try for baby number two.

My recommendation would be an IUD inter-uterine device. It has no hormones what so ever. Basically it prevents the egg from attatching to the uterine's wall. You can have kept in as long as you like or as short as you like. My doctor recommended it for me and she basically said it would need to be checked when I go for my yearly physicals. It might be something worth thinking about. This type of birth control has come a long way since it first was invented. C.

try and stay away from depo

I would recommend talking to your doctor about an IUD. I have the Mirena IUD since August and it is great. I don't have to think about it. I don't really get a period anymore and if I do it is very light. I have not had any side effects aside from a little cramping and bleeding for a bit after insertion. You should check it out.

The doctor prescribed me birth control pill after I had the baby cause I was nursing it was without the hormones. I am sorry I don't remember the name, but I am sure your doctor would know some.

Hello D.,

A Friend of mine uses the IUD its a non hormonal thing for lack of a better word that they put to block it I am not totally sure on what it does but its good for 10 years you can take it out at any time and it doesn't cause any side effects for anything....So i would suggest that!! I know what your saying about birthcontrol and condoms!! YUCK..... Well good luck!!

Alex

Hi, have you considered looking into Mirena its an IUD that lasts for up to 5 years but can be removed anytime, and you can get pregnant as soon as a few weeks of being removed. I had it put in after my second son was born and it was painless, and you wouldnt even know i have it. It seems to be working for us. and we are considering having another child so I will be removing it, my gyn said I would get pregnant pretty quickly after ward. they have a website I think its just mirena dot com, my friend recommened it to me and i think its great.so good luck

Talk to your doctor about an IUD. I love it and my time of the month didn’t change much, just less of a flow . . . and it's good for 5 years and you can remove it at any time . . . 2 days after you get it, whenever you choose.

Read Taking Charge of your Fertility. It outlines the basics of natural birth control using your waking temperatures and observing changes in cervical fluid. most women use it to get pregnant, but it can also be used very successfully to NOT get pregnant. You just have to be aware of your cycles to know when you're most fertile and plan from there.

Hi D.,
I have 2 children and dont know if we want anymore. I am still pretty young to get my tubes tied..so my doctor gave me the info on the IUD. I got it inserted about 1 year ago and i have not had any problems. My periods are very light and not every month which is normal. No hormones neither. I was on the pill and they messed me up too. I believe the IUD i have is Mirina. Check it out. I like it because if we do decide to have another child we just have to get it removed and we can start trying right away. I hope this helps.

D.,
I have an IUD and love it. I have a 15 month old daughter. I had it inserted 8 weeks after my daughter was born. I have not had a period yet, just a little light spotting the first few months after. I hope this helps!
J.