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Birth Control Causing Weight Gain
Read all 17 responses: "I was put on Progesterone only birth control pills ... when I was on the pill. I know plenty of others who have said the same thing. ...
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- I always gained weight when I was on the pill. I know plenty of others who have said the same thing. I asked my doctor why they say you don't gain weight from the pi...
- Hi A., I am a little confused about your message. Did your dr. put you on b.c .pills because you requested them, or did he put you on them because he didn't want you ...
- If you feel this is causing you to gain weight, you might want to see your doctor sooner. If nothing else, at least you'll know. In the meantime, you might want to try...
How to Wean from Only Pumping and What Exactly Happens????!
I did the same thing 6 years ago with my daughter who was born @ 31.6 weeks ... Birth control pills all the way!!! If you are planning on taking the pill or ...
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- Birth control pills all the way!!! If you are planning on taking the pill or if you are on a half dose pill, call your doctor and get the full strength pill. You will ...
- C., First - Congratulations on your twins & GREAT for you for pumping for your boys! It is definitely a hassle and time consuming task, but one I think is well wo...
- There are several herbs that will help you dry up: sage, mint, parsely, basil. You can make teas, tabouli, stuffing, mojitos, you name it! Sudafed (the real stuff beh...
Birth Control Options: NuvaRing, Birth Control Pills, and Mirena
Then there are birth control pills, which they would put me on a monophasic pill (one dosage ... I'm reluctant about all these methods for the same reasons. ...
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- I am a mother of three and 24yrs old and I AM ON THE SHOT, but it has made me keep my baby fat this time. I normally go to 140 -145 and now with the shot I am 170 and...
- I do not have advice about these, but have previously used the Fertility Awareness Method aka FAM. No Hormones except your own. Taking Charge of You Fertility is a g...
- I have the Mirena IUD. I had minor cramping when it was inserted and nothing since. I have had it in since March of 04. I personally love it. I would never even have t...
Mother of Young Teen Wants Birth Control, Needs Support and Advice
Read all 19 responses: "thank you for all of the response here, as you can see i ... She needs the birth control (pill, patch etc) but as was mentioned, ...
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- Dear D., First of all, there is no such thing as "Safe Sex". Children that have sex WILL become parents- (unless they are infertile). It's just a matter of time. ...
- You are so lucky that she is honest with you, and that she is keeping the lines of communication open! So many girls that age would never tell their parents something ...
- I am not the mother of a teenager yet. So take this with salt. I am however, the daughter of a young woman who did not use birth control and I exist because my fathe...
40+ Mom Seeking Advice on Birth Control Pills or Other Options
Read all 9 responses: "Good afternoon Ya'll...I'm 45, fixin' to turn 46. ... I did take birth control pills in my 20's and in between having my girls, ...
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- Several people I know have the IUD. It's something that a doctor inserts into the uterus and it lasts for 5 years. Most people have a 1-3 day cycle of spotting per m...
- Hey, K.! Brief message...Husband-Vasectomy-ASAP! Worked for us!!! D. and Robert (aged 50 and 54)...parents to 21 year old and 12 year old........Much ...
- Is vasectomy out of the question? We are tryin' for number two...but have agreed to the ol' "snip-snip", if it is not in the cards for us. Your husband would be in and...
I Am Currently on Birth Control.....
I was on birth control as well with my 1st daughter and had my period like I was supposed to with the little green pills… I took the pill at the same time ...
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- Yes M. you can get pregnant while on the pill. 2 of my cousins did and a friend of mine did as well. I would do as the other mom's suggested and get a home pregnancy...
- I got pregnant while on the BCP. I was on antibiotics, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of the BCP. Also something that is seldom told to people is that smoki...
- I was on birth control when I got pregnant with my first child. I did not miss pills and I took mine at the same time everyday. I was on the depo shot when I later got...
Still Nursing 12 Month Old, Should I Begin Birth Control Pills??
Read all 9 responses: "I am currently still breastfeeding my 12 month old. ... I was nursing up to 1 1/2 years and was on birth control pills from the 2 ...
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- I went on the "mini pill" with both my kids at 6 months. I did not switch to the regular pill until after I weaned them.
- i wanted to repsond to your milk issue. My girls never liked milk at first either. I think the taste is just soo different for them. Here are some things i've tried. I...
- I tried all brands of pills before my kids and didn't like any of them, so I choase Mirena after my son and loved it. I've had friends who said the regular Pill hinde...
Problems with Generic Birth Control?
Read all 14 responses: "I have had a hard time with "the pill", but had finally found one that ... I have the same problem with my birth control pills. ...
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- Hey try the patch. I just read something that said it was better anyway. If that's not working for you there are other options. Talk to your dr about what you can use....
- R., I have had very good luck with the Depo shot. It's convenient because you only have to get it every 3 months so there is no having to remember to take the pill...
- I gave up on pills because of the side effects. I now just use Natural family planning. Great if you can follow rules and there are no side effects! It is different...
Cramping with Birth Control Pills?
Read all 8 responses: "After 8 years of not having to be on birth control, I am now back on the pill. I'm breastfeeding so I'm on the "mini" pill.
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- My youngest is now 3 months old also, and I am on my 3rd month of Loestrin (mini pill). I have break thru bleeding, random cramping, and other pms-like symptoms. Wit...
- Everyone is different because I am also on the mini pill and have had some cramping. I've been on it since my daughter was 6 wks and she's now 8 months. It hasn't be...
- oh my gosh... please do not believe that breastfeeding is complete birth control! almost every doctor/nurse will tell you that is not the case... that's why there are ...
Birth Control Suggestions....
Read all 24 responses: "Hi all! I need birth control but I don't want. ... I feel exactly the same way. So, I have made an appt. with my OB to discuss the ...
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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. ...
