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Birth Control Suggestions....
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on May 27, 2008
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Hi all! I need birth control but I don't want...
--a bunch of hormones
--to bleed for long periods of time
--to gain weight
--my period to stop
--anything I have...
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- The Merina IUD fits all of these except the period stopping issue. I had mine in for 6 months. My period never completely went away during that time, but it was sign...
- I have an IUD and it's been great. I rarely have periods anymore and it lasts for 5 years!! I love it!
- I am on Nuva Ring (spillng?) My doc told me it is the lowest in hormones and I leave it in for 3 weeks our for the fourth week and my period only last for 2-3 days. ...
Birth Control Question
Asked by R.P. from Cleveland
on October 16, 2011
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I have been off birth control since January and FINALLY just got my sex drive back, i have been thinking about getting back on something but dont want a pill or anythi...
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- This is not a dig to you but I don't understand these questions. My sex drive has never been driven by my birth control. Not saying that isn't an issue to some but I...
- Copper IUD worked for me! Added bonus: research is showing that is also lowers your chances at cervical cancer! It hasn't been retested (the medical community want...
- Naprotechnology, it increased mine.
Advice on Birth Control
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on May 27, 2008
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I went for my six week postpartum check up today and my doctor told me of a procedure called Essure (a permanent birth control) for women, has anyone heard anything go...
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- J., I too looked into this after my daughter was born in February. This procedure is NOT reversible. If you are allergic or sensitive to copper do not get it. I wa...
- I work in women's health, so I am familiar with the Essure process. It is avery quick procedure that can be done as an outpatient procedure or in the office. Some of...
- I think your kids are still too young for you to think of permanant birth control. I can't believe your doctor would suggest it. If I were you I would do something el...
Birth Control.....what Do I Do Now?
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on February 4, 2011
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Okay....Im about to be 35 and I just recently went through a miscarriage/presumed ectopic pregnancy. I was thinking about an IUD but after speaking with my doctor toda...
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- Mirena caused me to have surgery. Lame!!!! Now I'm trying paraguard because I'm crazy on hormones. Good luck!!
- I don't know that I have an answer for you other than I agree that most IUDs are a pain. I hated my Mirena, and would NEVER get another one. Is there a pill that didn'...
- To be clear, if you get pregnant with an IUD you are more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy. But you are less likely to get pregnant. So overall your risk of an ec...
Birth Control Options
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on August 31, 2010
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Hi Mama's,
I am visiting my obgyn in a few weeks regarding switching birth control, but would like to hear the good/bad on what you ladies are taking. I am interest...
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- I always used bc pills and was fine. After my 2nd baby I tried to get an iud, mirena, and it was horrible. It dislodged and eventually ripped thru my uterus and had to...
- I echo the advice not to use the depo shot. My friend was using it longer than you're suppose to (she didn't know you're not suppose to be on it longer than 4 years o...
- I was on regular pills before having kids and had no problems. I'm not sure I would try anything you can't easily remove or stop taking if there is a problem.
Birth Control for Teenager
Asked by C.N. from Phoenix
on April 7, 2011
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I have a 16 yr. old teenager and I believe she had sex at 15. The way I found out was she had bad abdomal pains and had to take her to the ER. The doctor asked her alo...
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- Well she will have sex. She already has. Does she know, about sexually transmitted diseases? Have the Doctor tell this as well. Show her, pictures online, about ST...
- Im so sorry you are going thru this! As mothers we do sometimes feel that putting them on BC is like giving permission. Maybe talk to the gyn in private and ask how to...
- Put her on birth contol. She is already sexually active and until she can prove she can act responsibly, you need to protect her. And the shot is a good idea, unless ...
Endometriosis and Birth Control
Asked by L.F. from Austin
on November 27, 2007
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I have a friend who has been diagnosed with endometriosis and was on Yasmin, but then switched to Ortho tri birth control. The hormones have affected her really advers...
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- Endometriosis effects everyone differently. I myself was diagnosed almost 8 years ago and have had 3 surgeries for it. I also had a very difficult time getting pregnan...
- I was diagnosed with endo over 10 years ago. It is NOT a fun disease. It affects different people differently. At times I couldn't even get out of bed because the pain...
- Everyone reacts different. It took me and my doctor to find a good balance after years of trying things. What finally worked for me is continuous NuvaRing. This means ...
Birth Control Options
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on June 8, 2009
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I am currently researching my birth control options (currently not taking anything since the birth of my second son) and was wondering if any one would share there exp...
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- The NUVARing IS a hormonal option of birth control. The only hormone free birth control options are the sponge and the copper IUD. Good luck finding the method that ...
- Have you considered "fertility awareness" as a birth control method? It is a proven effective way to prevent getting pregnant and to get pregnant when you want to bec...
- I currently am using the Mirena. I am going to have it taken out next week because of the weight gain associated with it. If you can deal with that, then it is a good...
Has Anyone Been on the IUD for Birth Control?
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on February 13, 2007
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Has anyone taken the IUD for a form of birth control? IF you have taken it can you give me any advice about it like did you stop getting your cycles and etc? What form...
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- I have been on the mirena iud for 4 years now and I have been very happy with it. I haven't totally stopped my cycle, but find that my periods are very light, like on...
- I have a Mirena IUD. It was very easy to insert for me because I got it at my 6 week postpartum appointment. They say it is usually a little harder to insert. I have a...
- K., I have had the ParaGuard for quite a few years and have no complaints. It's non hormonal and has improved my sex-life, no need to worry about any barrier metho...
Breastfeeding & Birth Control
Asked by M.R. from Daytona Beach
on May 14, 2009
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I am wondering what is the best bc to be on while your breastfeeding? I had a low supply in the begining and my daughter was not gaining enough weight she is still in ...
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- I used mini pill while breastfeeding and it lowered my milk supply. I stopped using it, using condoms until my husband gets the vasectomy and an ok from the doctor. ...
- Hi M., I would urge you to strongly consider a hormonal IUD like Mirena. The hormones are released locally so they do not affect your milk supply and are totally sa...
- I took a pill specifically for breasfeeding mothers, referred to as the mini-pill. It acts as protection in conjunction with breasfeeding, and has 97% success. However...
