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Birth Control Pill for Acne?
Asked by B.B. from Washington DC
on July 12, 2010
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My beautiful teenaged daughter has recently started suffering from pretty bad acne. I asked a friend which products had worked for her daughter, and she recommended pu...
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- I was on Yaz before getting pregnant and I plan on getting my tubes tied. I also plan on going back on Yaz because I have bad acne and that was the only thing that too...
- Try Proactive first. It's worked for me and many others.
- yes when i was a teenager there are some b/c pills that do help this ask the dr. about it . it help me with all these syptoms plus zits. although sorry to say i can't ...
Questions About Birth Control
Asked by A.T. from Provo
on January 5, 2009
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After a long and complicated year, I just gave birth to boy/girl twins! My husband and I are very excited and feel very blessed! My question has to do with getting bac...
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- I asked the same question, and although IUDs are supposed to prevent fertilization, it's not fool proof and it is possible to still get a fertilized egg that would not...
- I had awesome success w/an IUD. I also have twins followed by 2 singletons. The IUD was a one time deal, didn't have to remember to take pills w/kids keeping me busy &...
- My doctor has always put me on the mini pill, however you have to take it the same time (within an hour) every day for it to be 99% effective. It is safe for nursing ...
Birth Control Options
Asked by S.J. from Madison
on April 5, 2009
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Hello - I had the Mirena IUD placed two weeks ago and am having enough side effects to want it out. I haven't stopped heavy spotting, my hips and lower back are quite...
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- S., I don't have any advice for you, but I wanted to tell you I had a similar experience. I tried the Mirena and hated it. If I had known how much it was going to h...
- A good alternative to using chemical birth control is called NFP (Natural Family Planning) unfortunately, most dr.s are not taught the truth about this all natural met...
- I had my mirena placed 8 weeks after my first son was born. (I'm curious about the women who's doctors wouldn't do it -- the mirena is especially good for postpartum ...
Birth Control for a Teenager
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on December 10, 2008
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I would like to know if you think I should put my 14 year old on birth control. My concern is shes doing things that I think for a teenager is not right. She has been ...
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- I would make sure she understands that she can talk to you about sex and anything else she may be thinking of doing, doing or has friends doing. Talk to her about the...
- A B, I know you may be to tired to "go through" this..but if it were me I would not do the pills so not to say to her "its ok". I would mark out a time where you an...
- I would have to say yes. My friend had her daughter at 14 and when her daughter was 15, she seemed to be going down the same path. My friend's concern was only that ...
How Could I Forget to Use Birth Control?
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2010
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So between pregnancies, miscarriages, and trying to get pregnant, I have not bothered with any method of birth control for two years. So now that new baby is 6 weeks ...
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- I got pregnant w my second while strictly breastfeeding and she was only five months so I say it can happen! :) Mine was a surprise but oh what a blessing to have them...
- I think it is highly unlikely that you will become pregnant but it is possible. If you are super concerned go get Plan B.
- Well my cousin conceived her fourth child while nursing her third child. She was shocked. Oh well. Her kids are a joy.
Going off of Birth Control ...
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on August 9, 2007
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I just recently went off birth control, almost 2 weeks ago. I've always heard that you are more fertile right after you go off the pill, anyone know if there is any tr...
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- When I stopped taking the pill for the not actively trying method it was 8 months before I was pregnant.
- L., My doctor wanted me to wait at least 5 months after going off the pill before we even started trying. I think he wanted everything to be out of my system. Hope ...
- lol. i went off the pill in august and was pregnant by....the end of august. We had also hoped to be pregnant by Christmas. My dr. said you do have an increased chance...
What Birth Control Should I Use While Nursing
Asked by R.D. from Austin
on April 2, 2008
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I've got my OB GYN appointment coming up and need to think about what type of birth control I want to use. I had originally thought about Mirena, but then after readin...
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- Hey there. We have two children and haven't figured out anything more permanent in the way of birth control at the moment than condoms. But I have to suggest that whil...
- Stick with condoms. They are the safest protection. My husband and I researched information about birth control after infertility and found so many dangers that doct...
- The "mini pill" is fine to take while nursing and keeps pregnancy at bay. The brand name is Nor-QD tablets. I nurse and it's what I use. I have no side effects what-so...
Going off of Birth Control
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on August 1, 2007
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My husband and I recently decided to go off of my birth control for a few reasons. 1)we both want more kids soon 2)he is going to school out of town and is only home o...
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- I was on the nuvaring and thought it was the greatest thing ever until I got off of it last december to try and conceive another baby. Like you right away I got a peri...
- Well, I've never been on Nuvaring, but I do know from my GYNO that 21-30 days is normal for a cycle. I used to be at 28-30...after my last child I don't go past 25 day...
- A., I know nothing about Nuvaring, but I do know a little bit about pregnancy. Sometimes, when you are first pregnant, the egg will implant into your uterus and cau...
Birth Control and Copper IUD
Asked by S.G. from Colorado Springs
on March 6, 2008
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I am a mom of a 2 month old and am looking for birth control options. I don't want anything that affects my hormones, such as the pill. My doctor gave me some informat...
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- Hi S., My OB promoted the copper IUD for me, even though I told him I am typically allergic to metals. Sure enough, he earned over $500 from me and my insurance com...
- See the following link regarding unbiased info on IUD's and other birth control methods. It may answer some of your questions regarding how IUD's work and pros/cons o...
- From my understanding, the copper messes up the sperm's signals so that they can't find their way to the fallopian tubes and up to meet the egg. I used one for birth ...
Mirena Birth Control
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on June 24, 2008
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I am 40 years old and looking for a good form of birth control. I have tried various pills but cannot take them because I am extremely sensitive to the hormones. The...
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- I say STAY AWAY from the Mirena IUC. I had it for only one year (after my second child was born), however, I experienced terrible side effects from the hormones and th...
- C., I am extremely sensitive as well-and I found a pill that worked great for me. It is called Seasonique and it is different from Seasonelle. So just make sure you...
- Justt got my second Mirena last week. I LOVE it, (after a few days of cramping and a little discomfort from taking out the old and replacing it with the new). With my ...
