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Birth Control Options
Asked by K.M. from Minneapolis
on August 25, 2009
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I am currently on "The Pill" looking for options of different birth control. I am not ready to be done having kids (want the option for another), but I am sick of hav...
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- If you don't mind the pill, I would stay on it. The biggest problem with the pills that you only have your period every 3 months, is spot-thru bleeding. But, since y...
- The Mirena which is an IUC is wonderful ... I had my baby 9 months ago and I have only had one period and a 2 day stent of spotting. It is a low dose hormone, and I ha...
- Don't be scared of the Mirena IUD. To have it placed, it isn't much more uncomfortable than a PAP. I felt a little crampy for a few hours after, but now, I can't fee...
Finding a New Birth Control
Asked by W.D. from Charlotte
on September 24, 2009
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I am thirty six weeks pregnant with my second daughter and I got pregnant with her while taking yaz. I had written a request previously about how upset I was because I...
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- I love my Mirena too - I got it about 3 months after the birth of my daugther. at first I had a lot of spotting and cramping, but after a few weeks nothing - I've hard...
- Congratulations W. on the anticipation of your new arrival! I understand exactly where you are coming from and the decision you are trying to make because I have just...
- Have had Mirena now for 5 years and am planning on having a new one put in next month. It has been wonderful. No periods for me at all and no side effects. I couldn...
Birth Control.... Which One????
Asked by M.W. from Philadelphia
on March 16, 2011
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I wanted to know which birth control you use and why you like or dislike it? I have 2 children and we are looking to have another baby maybe a 1yr or so. I was going...
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- Hi, M.: Have you thought about an IUD or cervical Cap? There are so many side effects for BC pills. Just a thought. D.
- I have been on the regular birth control pill, not low dose or Seasonale, for a total of over 20 years and have never had an issue with it. I looked into the Seasonale...
- I just recently started Lo Loestrin. You can do an "extended cycle" with this pill, which I do. I skip the *period pills* in the first 2 months, and then get my peri...
Birth Control Options
Asked by R.W. from Los Angeles
on September 6, 2010
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Hello Mamas out there!
I was hoping to get some feedback from all of you about your experiences with birth control. I had my 2nd child July 3rd and my husband and ...
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- Hello, congratulations on your baby, it's such a lot to deal with that choosing a birth control that's "easy" is important. I can definitely recommend the Mirena, ther...
- Here is a link that compares the effectiveness of various forms of birth control: http://ccli.org/nfp/effectiveness/compare-methods.php We use the sympto-thermal met...
- We used good ole fashioned condoms. I personally had witnesses a IUD horror story so I was not open to that form of bc, and also was nursing so didn't want to take an...
Birth Control and Nursing
Asked by J.M. from Canton
on August 1, 2008
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hello!
Here is my problem; I am currently nursing, but would like to wean. I am on a low-dose pill that works in conjunction with nursing. As I wean, will it still ...
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- I am going through the same thing right now and my midwife (through the ob/gyn office) told me that the low-dose pill I am on now, Camilla, was not as effective when o...
- Hello! This is very interesting! I am taking the mini pill, too. Nursing an 8 week old. The doctor did not tell me that I would need to change anything if I stop nursi...
- Jen- My beautiful baby boy was concieved while nursing and on the pill- actually the night my husband and I decided NOt to have any more kids ( This weekend- IriSh Fes...
Birth Control Suggestions?
Asked by G.L. from San Francisco
on December 23, 2008
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It's been a while since I was actively trying NOT to get pregnant and I know there are now a lot of options out there for birth control. Are you using something you ar...
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- After being off of the pill to get pregnant, I enjoyed how I felt off of it. I began using a machine that is not marketed or sold in the US. It is called the Persona...
- I recommend you not take birth control pills because: They get in the way of absorbing vitamins and minerals, can make you very deficient and cause all kinds of di...
- Hi G., I love Seasonique birth control pills. It is a great pill because you only get your period 4 times a year and its very light when you do. You get it at the e...
Birth Control Question
Asked by J.C. from Augusta
on September 6, 2007
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My doctor put me on the NuvaRing birth control. I haven't heard much about it. Is anyone else using it? If so, does it work? Are there any side effects like weight ...
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- I used the mirena, i swear by it.It didnt cause any weight gain and it stopped my periods altogether.And if you have it taken out to have another child,you can get pre...
- I have been using Nuvaring for 4 years and I love it. I haven't experienced any weight gain at all but irregular bleeding has occured a few times maybe once or twice a...
- I used it before having my second son, I really liked it! The periods were great, you can leave it in a little longer to reduce the number of periods, ask you doctor ...
Birth Control Insight?
Asked by K.H. from Richland
on August 6, 2009
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My daughter is going to have my first grandbaby in a couple of weeks. She is looking into birth control for afterwards and is considering either Mirena or Paragard, s...
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- K.: I personally used the Mirena for 3 years & it did the job of preventing pregnancy. The one thing she might want to consider though before choosing either one is...
- i use mirena and its so great! no periods or side effects and you can breastfeed with it. just a little cramping the day you get it
- I am still paying off hospital bills that resulted from the Mirena IUD. I realize my situation is very rare, but as I describe it to people I always get a "I know som...
Birth Control Concerns
Asked by J.H. from Dayton
on February 12, 2007
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I am going to the doctor this week to have the paragard IUD put in and I have been hearing bad things happen with this form of birth control. The nurse said that there...
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- Hello J.. I would never recommend the IUD to anyone. My sister had 3 miscarriages while she was on it in 3 years. I saw all the pain and suffering that she went throug...
- First off congrats, May 08 is a great time to get married, I am too. LoL. Now i knwo your ? was abotu the IUD but if it is such a risk for you to get pregnant again ...
- Hi J.. I understand how it goes with the pill. After my last one was born six months ago my husband and I have been using all forms; I am breastfeeding, taking birth...
Period After Stopping Birth Control...
Asked by K.H. from Kansas City
on January 14, 2009
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I used Seasonique for one cycle (3 months of pills) but decided not to continue. Had a period as I was told I would after finishing. Does anyone know how long it tak...
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- I was also on Seasonique and my body hated it!! I could never make it the whole 3 months without a period. My body would have one anyway! I was on it for about a year ...
- Good Morning K., I'm not a smart momma, I'm an ole Gr ma...lol I did take BC for several yrs right before our marriage 5/71 to regulate my periods. (MAN they were hit ...
- Hello, K.! It really seems to very by type of b/c, how long one has been taking it and the person themselves. I went off of one type spotted some and like clockwor...
