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Birth Control Options
Asked by J.K. from Seattle
on October 21, 2009
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Need opinions on which birth control method i should consider and why? and whether you experieced any side affect with what you've used! thanks!
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- I have the Mirena IUD. I love it! I don't have to remember to take a pill, I don't get a period and it is good for up to 5 years. I haven't experienced any side eff...
- I used to be on the Depo shot. I was on it off and on since I was 16 until my son was 3. He's now 6 1/2. It was nice, but after awhile, I had significant weight gai...
- Hi J., I've had really good luck in the past with the ortho-evra patch. I used it for about 3 yrs and its one of the only methods that didnt cause my hormones to go...
Nosy Birth Control Question
Asked by A.E. from Seattle
on October 11, 2007
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I am all done making babies! I am 3 weeks post partum and wondering what you all decided to do for birth control while you haggle with hubby over who gets "fixed".
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- Hi A... I have two children, ages 2 and 4. After we had our son, we knew we wouldn't be wanting another baby anytime soon, but, didn't like the possibility of never h...
- When my children were little, we had decided to not have anymore, and were deciding when he was going in, we used condoms and foam. I didn't want to go back on pill a...
- Well let's see...after our first child together (his 3rd child and my 5th) we used natural birth control (ie he pulled out) and that worked well until we decided to ge...
Birth Control Options While Bfeeding
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on December 13, 2008
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I have never been on birth control (was using the NFP method) and I REALLY want to go on birth control after my next baby! I know I will be bfeeding and I would like s...
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- I just had my second baby in May and got a Mirena IUD put in at my 8-week check-up. I am bfeeding, and also wanted an option that would allow me to bfeed and not have ...
- I am on 'the pill' - Camila, which is safe for breastfeeding. I guess the IUD really hurts to put in, and you have to wait until you have a period (?) or something to...
- I'm not sure about an IUD, but I take a progesterone only pill. I think they call it the mini pill. I haven't had any problems with it.
What Is the Best Form of Birth Control?
Asked by F.U. from Chicago
on July 31, 2009
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I just had a baby recently and don't plan on getting pregnant for a while. I want to know what type of birth control is the best and what others experiences are with t...
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- I like the paraguard IUD (non hormonal). I have no side effects from it, and it was no big deal to have it put in. I don't have to mess with anything or remember any...
- Discuss this your OB/GYN. A doctor is the only one you should get advice from. He or she know what is best for your body and your situation.
- Do they still have a diaphram or is that outdated? The two times I didn't use it I got pregnant. Hows that for an answer.I had to get a doctor to measure me for it.
Birth Control Pill
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on September 29, 2009
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Is anyone on or been on the genric birth control of yasmin? my insurance only covers the genric kind birth control, so I will be starting that pill. I have been on ya...
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- I had not been on Yaz however I did experience the mood swings with that other new pill that's chewable. There is always a formulary generic version available 2 years ...
- I have been on both Yasmin, the generic of Yasmin and Yaz (for about 3 years). With Yasmin, my body does fine, I take it for reasons other than birth control. With Yaz...
- J., I was on birth control pills on and off for almost 20 years before my daughter was born with no major problems. After she was born, I was put on Yasmin-then the ...
Natural Birth Control
Asked by A.D. from Honolulu
on June 13, 2008
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Anyone have any good suggestions for any websites/books/information on natural birth control? My husband and I have decided that birth control pills just really aren't...
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- Hi again, A.. I HIGHLY recommend the FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) for natural birth control. Particularly since you do plan to get pregnant at some point, this m...
- Natural Family Planning works well. The key is consistency and understanding because there are days when you can't do "it" all. Still, in a loving relationship, you ...
- Hi A.: I'm at the end of my childbearing years (expecting my 6th and last and will be DONE after this one), and didn't want to be on the Pill either during my childbea...
What Method of Birth Control Do You Use?
Asked by B.D. from Philadelphia
on April 23, 2009
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I'm currently taking the pill as my form of birth control, but really want to get away from all the hormones and side effects. Was wondering what other moms are using...
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- Hi B., I also had issues with hormonal BC, including the Mirena IUD. I use the other IUD available, called Paraguard. It does not use hormones, and works for up t...
- I used an IUD (Mirena) for 5 years while we were deciding if we were done or not...after 3 years my husband got a vasectomy and I left it in for the remaining 2 years ...
- My husband and i are also thinking of permanent birth control (vasectomy). I just don't think i am ready to take that step. Not that we can afford a 5th!! I am not ...
Mirena/other Birth Control?
Asked by R.M. from Portland
on December 3, 2008
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anyone have experience with Mirena? I don't like the idea that they involve hormones. I am not a big fan of hormone birth control. I refuse to take the pill for tha...
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- I've had the Mirena for a little over two years now and I couldn't be happier. The amount of hormones is really small (considering that it last for up to five years)....
- After having problems with oral contraceptives (migraines, breakthrough bleeding, acne), I switched to Mirena. I love it. It does contain a very small amount of hormo...
- I had the 5 year IUD for just barely over a year and had it taken out. I don't believe that I gained any weight from it. The reason why I had it taken out was because ...
PCOS AND Birth Control
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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has anyone with PCOS, gotten pregnant right away, after stopping birth control pills (no other medication)? I don't ovulate on my own since I gained weight, so I bee...
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- Hi, I too have pcos. We went to a RE and were able concieve ds, the first go-round (with the RE as our dr.) with clomid and intercourse. He moitored the follicles wi...
- I got pregnant in 3 months after I stopped taking the pill and I have PCOS. I did use the Arbonne progesterone cream - not sure if it really made a difference or not....
- I got pregnant with no drugs. I took the drugs forever, and finally gave up. Within a month, we were pregnant. I've been pregnant three times since. K.
Birth control..help!!
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on February 11, 2011
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So I am at a lost ladies..I've tried the pill, it made me insane. I had the mirena and I had to get surgery to get it taken out. Now I'm on paragard and its making me ...
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- I'm going to add another vote for condoms AND Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) (in which you use temperature and cervical mucus to determine when you are fertile and w...
- good old fashion condoms. i was dealing w/ BC issues after my daughter (now 20mo) was born. my husband wasn't too pleased about it at first, but after we talked abou...
- Do some research on the Nuva ring. It inserts in the vagina and it is low dose. Since it doesn't go in the body it has much milder side effects. If needed it can be...
