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Mirena or Birth Control Recommendation

Hi Moms,

I'm looking for a good birth control recommendation. Something other than the depo shot.
I'm interested in the Mirena but a little nervous of having a foreign object inserted inside of me for up to 5 years. I'm also nervous about the BC pill because I've missed pills in the past and ended up getting pregnant from that so I need something that's the safest for me and most effective.

Any recommendations and advice are more than appreciated.
Thanks Moms! : )

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I use the ortho evera patch. You only have to remember it once a week when you take the old one off and stick on a new one. I have not had any problems with it but I have heard that some people don't like having something stuck to them. It is a 1 1/2 inch square beige sticker that you can place on your bottom, stomach, or sholder. I have never had any problems with it coming off during showering or swiming. It has been very easy for me to use.

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1 2nd all the other post I have had the Mirena since june of 2006 went from the depo to mirena due to 2 much weight after being on depo for 8 years body got immune to it.
No change in cycle...meaning continued to have no cycle..procedure done in dr's office...slight discomfort during insertion..take a pain pill before..some mild cramping afterwards and no problems since.

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I was thinking about Mirena then I had two friends get pregnant with it. What are the chances of that??? I just went with the NuvaRing and I love it. You should look it up when you get a chance.

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i just got the Mirena last month and love it. I was nervous but it was quick and easy....I felt cramping apon insertion but after that it was just little uncomfortable cramping for the first day. i spotted for two weeks and then stopped. i am currently on my cycle and it is just spotting/very light flow but has lasted more than a week.

I am sure once my body gets used to it i wont have a cycle for that long. i like that I dont have to remember to take the pill beacuse to be all honest i am not good at taking them.

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