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Birth Control Options: NuvaRing, Birth Control Pills, and Mirena
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on January 27, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has any input about birth control options, particularly comparing birth control pills, the NuvaRing, and the Mirena IUD. I was recently told...
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- I am a mother of three and 24yrs old and I AM ON THE SHOT, but it has made me keep my baby fat this time. I normally go to 140 -145 and now with the shot I am 170 and...
- I do not have advice about these, but have previously used the Fertility Awareness Method aka FAM. No Hormones except your own. Taking Charge of You Fertility is a g...
- I have the Mirena IUD. I had minor cramping when it was inserted and nothing since. I have had it in since March of 04. I personally love it. I would never even have t...
Anyone That Has Used an IUD for Birth Control
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on July 11, 2009
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I am considering using the 5 yr IUD for birth control with the recommendation of my doctor. We have 3 children and don't want anymore but I didn't want to do anything ...
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- I've had Mirena for about 3-4 years. My periods are about non-existent now. I have no side effects and I don't even know it's there. I go to the OB/GYN once a year ...
- Hi. As far as the IUD coming out on it's own. I have living proof of that. I was on the 5 year IUD and last year found out i was pregnant. The IUD fell out! I now h...
- I have had mirena for a little over a month and love it so far. I have pretty bad endometriosis so my dr recommends the iud because of that. I have not had a period, n...
Questions About OB Recommendations for Getting Pregnant
Asked by S.K. from St. Louis
on May 25, 2007
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I am almost 26 years old and my husband and I have decided that it is about time to start a family. I went to my OB last week and talked with her about getting pregnan...
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- I just had my third child 10 weeks ago and my ob is dr. Rettig. She is located at soga. She is very amazing.. I had a male for my first to childeren. I would recomm...
- I don't know anything about Nuvo Ring, but I was on the pill when I got pregnant the first two times, and that did not cause any problems. As a matter of fact my doct...
- I'm not sure how to help, or who your OB is. If you want a 2nd opinion, try Tina Gingrich, she's in Maryville, IL at the Maryville Women's center. SHE'S FANTASTIC!!!...
What Is the Best for My Family?
Asked by S.M. from Miami
on October 8, 2010
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Hi Moms around the country. I have a 21 months old baby girl, im 21 years old. im married since 2008. my marriage have his ups and downs, my husband and I are mostly o...
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- It looks like you have received some great advice and answers, so I will just keep it simple: sometimes, the greatest joy of your life can come from the most unplanne...
- I realize that it might be hormones and you might be stressing about this too much, thinking about all the things that "might" happen. Yes, those things might happen, ...
- Wow, it sounds like you are torn. I know you didn't plan this pregnancy, but have you thought about the fact that since you didn't plan it that this baby has a purpose...
Unexpected Pregnancy
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on December 23, 2009
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i'v been wth my boyfriend for only 2 months.. wr expecting and he's
telling me that we have to have an abortion..what should i do
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- God makes no mistakes but we do. If God placed the baby in your womb allow it to stay there until he determines what will happen next. Do not make the mistake of usi...
- Lose the guy. Obviously he only wants sex and no responsibility. As a single mom, you can choose to give the best gift ever. The most amazing sacrifice you can mak...
- Hi M., There are other options available to you. No baby is an unwanted baby. There are adoption services that will help you should you be unable to support the b...
