Needing Advice on Going Back on the Pill

I got a Mirena IUD and haven't had any problems with it. I'm breastfeeding so I didn't want to take the pill. I'd highly recommend the IUD.

I totally agree with the women who are using the NuvaRing. I have always had a hard time remembering to take the pill, and the depo shot didnt work for me either. I also tried the patch, but it hurts to take off. The ring is the best thing I have ever used, and all you have to do is set a reminder on your cell phone calendar (or your computer) and you dont have to worry!

are you married?if not use condoms...if you are married try something else...birthcontrol pills scare me with to many side affects...

NUVA Ring has worked wonders for me. I have never in my life been "regular" and I am terrible about taking pills. 3 weeks on, one week off. I get headaches toward the end of the 3 weeks but nothing bad. That's the only side effect I have had.

Hi H. -
I went on the pill again after I had my first child (I'd been on & off prior to having him for around 7 years) & hated it - so I stopped after about 2 months. We were as careful as we wanted to be (my husband isn't a fan of condoms either) & I ended up having my second son 18 months later (am OK with this tho). Long story - but after my second I knew the pill wasn't right for me & I ended up trying the Nuva Ring. The first month was hard but knew I needed to try for a second month to know - and I LOVE it now! No pills to take, no weight gain side-effects, but very effective & you really don't know it's there until you have to remove it. I'd ask your doctor about your options or explore the web yourself to see what you think of the Nuva Ring - it's really been a great solution in my life for knowing I wasn't going to have #3 after another 18 months. :)
Good Luck!
Nancy

Keep trying different formulations of the pill. There are a lot of different formulas (that don't seem to make a difference for their overall effectiveness) -- just ask for a different one. Eventually you'll find one that works!

Like Deby, I also got a Mirena IUD after my last pregnancy and so far things have been great. I'd suggest you research the pros and cons of it, but it has worked great for us! It is suggested for women in a monogomous relationship(one partner), good for 5 years, can be removed at any time in order to get pregnant again (or if there are problems.) It's a win-win-win for me!
PLUS - You do not have to remember to take anything everyday at the same time. It's always there! :-)

After my first pregnancy I tried the nuva ring and I really liked it. You put it in for 3 weeks then take it out for a week. The only side effects I had with it was some nasea in the first month, but then my body got used to it and I didn't have any trouble with weight gain or anything else. I never had any discomfort wearing it either, which some people are worried about. It also worked out well for me when I really didn't want to get pregnant again, because even trying to take the pill in a routine at the same time everyday there were still days I'd forget. This way I only had to remember 2 days a month instead of 21... hope this is helpful!

I am on Nuvaring, it is the best thing I have been on so far-although we hope for my husband to get snipped soon. I have had a lot of problems with moodiness with previous pills and the ring is working well. I don't have to remember to take a pill everyday and I don't feel like snapping all the time.

Hi H.-
I just had an IUD placed on last Monday and so far that seems to be working for me. I have an 8 month old that I am nursing right now so I wanted something safe for her. My doctor is a male but he said of all his female colleagues that is what most would use for birth control.

i have taken the pill necon for 11 yrs and not had a problem with it. maybe your doctor just has to find the right one that works. there are so many out there. good luck. there are to really nice dvd's out there one is "the firm" the other is "turbo jam". they are not to expensive hope this helps a little

I tried the Depo Shot and gained almost 30 pounds. I went onto the pill after that and had gotten very emotional. We tried a variety of pills, some gave me cramps so bad I was in severe pain. What I am on now is called, Yasmin. It atually helps lower your weight. 1 pound a month. What it does is keeps your water retention low and ends up keeping about 1 pound each month of water retention off. I love it! now they have a NEW pill called YAZ. Pretty much the same as Yasmin, but slightly different. I would talk with you doctor, tell her your problems, what you like and don't like. Together you can try different birth control and see which one you like best and works best for you and your husband.
Good Luck!
M.