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Drug Free Birth Control Recommendations?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 1, 2008
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Of course I'm going to talk with my doctor, but I'd like some input on what you've used that has been successful - no pregnancies, not ruining "the mood", easy to use,...
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- Check out this option. click the link below to check it out. http://www.mirena-us.com/index.jsp What is Mirena®? Imagine having hassle-free birth control for ...
- Are your periods typically regular? You could try the calendar/rhythm method. It's super easy to understand - determine when you ovulate (typically day 14), then don...
- I know this is a really old post and you have probably moved on but I saw this as I was searching through some responses for other questions. My sister-in-law is tryi...
Birth Control. Iud's Compared to Depro and Yas
Asked by A.F. from Provo
on February 2, 2009
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I'm 6 weeks postpartum and I am breastfeeding. Well it is time for me to decide on a birth control method. In the past depro and yasmin minipill has made me gain weigh...
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- I've had the copper T twice now. This last time I was tempted by the hormone one. I did some research online as well as ask my sisters who have had it. They all ag...
- I did not like BC pills at all. I now have an IUD with NO hormones. Ask your doctor about that one. It is by far the best thing ever with no side effects. Good Luck
- I had the 5 year IUD (Mirena) and it only lasted me a couple of months. IUD's are nice that the hormones only stay in your uterine cavity. Due to bloodclot tumors i...
Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on May 20, 2008
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My obgyn suggested I take a low dose birth control pill as soon as I started my daughter on solids. I am afraid this will decrease my milk production. And I'm a little...
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- Hi I took the mini pill from 6 weeks post partum, until my baby was 12 months. I had no problems with my milk supply. Good luck
- I took a low dose pill starting about 3 weeks after I had my daughter. I never had a problem breast feeding AND pumping. You can still get pregnant while you are breas...
- you can always take supplements which may increase your milk production. (they worked for me and i breastfed until he got crazy with his teeth, around 10 mos). but i t...
Non-Hormonal Birth Control
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on November 23, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Ok, here is my issue. I have been on hormonal birth control for the last 15 years on and off. The off times are because I get to a point that I am so d...
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- Hey J., Have you tried natural family planning, where you measure temperature and mucus. I can't do bc either, it makes me neurotic...NFP is 95% effective so if yo...
- Would the hubby be willing to be snipped?
- Hi J., it's really simple...have your husband get a vasectomy. My husband had it a few months ago, and it is very painless and simple procedure. He had it done in ab...
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...
Birth Control After birth-Implanon
Asked by F.W. from Cumberland
on August 12, 2011
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Even though just having a fussy newborn at night is great birth control, I'd need to choose something soon. I'm breastfeeding so I am concerned about not interfering ...
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- Before EVER starting on a birth control with hormones I would get a coagulation series (blood test) to see if you are one of the women who have an increased risk of bl...
- I have implanon and it's worked ok as it's been yr and a half still not been pregnant eventhough there have been some scares just you get a feeling of feeling pregnant...
- I have a iud. No hormones and effective as a tubal. You can also get pregnant as soon as you get it removed!
Birth Control That Doesn't Lower Sex Drive
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on October 27, 2010
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I was various oral BC pills for years and each one of them lowered my sex drive. We are currently 26 weeks pregnant with our second and final child so permanent birth...
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- I never used an IUD - I used a diaphragm. However, I also used birth control pills, and the ones I used never lowered my sex drive. It was called Mircette. I also l...
- You mean birth control isn't supposed to work by creating celibacy? ;) My obgyn put me on such a low dose of birth control b/c of the no sex drive and depression is...
- I am on mirana and love it for the reason that I NEVER have to worry about taking a pill everyday, or getting a shot ever 90 days..They insert it and thats that and yo...
Twins Soon After Discontinuing Birth Control?
Asked by C.B. from Scranton
on February 24, 2008
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SO I found out on Valentines Day that I am pregnant.Have any of you heard that if you get pregnant during your first ovulation after you stop birth control that it inc...
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- I've never heard of an increased chance of twins after stopping birth control. However, it sounds like they run in your family. Good luck either way, twins or a sing...
- I have no Idea if you can have twins after discontinuing birth control but I do know that if twins runs in you family it is pretty likely you will have them. My Great ...
- Yes, I am a twin and my mom says that she got pregnant with my sister and I right after she went off the pill....within the first 2 months!!
Seeking the Right Birth Control - Need Help.
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on December 13, 2008
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Hi there,
I am currently taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Low and It makes me physco horomones.
So I am looking at taking something else.
Wanting Advice on different m...
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- I was on the Depo shot for almost eight years - thought it was the greatest thing ever! However, I had three different friends try to get on it & hate it. I think di...
- I was on ortho lo too but i was having too much bleeding during the month so my doctor just switched me to Loestrin 24 fe. I don't really know if it works or not b/c i...
- I gained 60 lbs in 1 year on Depo... I don't recommend it!
Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on November 9, 2009
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What do other mamas take these days? I was on the "regular" birth control pill for 4 yrs and it only made me real dizzy/nauseaus for one instance. Never had any other...
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- Hey D.! I have had both ortho-tri-cylen and now the "lo" and I like the lo A LOT better! My periods are shorter, I'm less crampy and my mood swings are non exist...
- I love Natural Family Planning: www.creightonmodel.com. I would love to answer any questions you have. It works for everyone (not just if you're very regular.) I've us...
- I've taken Micronor off and on for years now. I first started taking it after having my DD and used them while BF but when I stopped nursing I switched to different BC...
