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Mini-pill Birth Control
Oct 29, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "Hi there.... my doctor put me on the mini-pill since I was breastfeeding my son (I am now postpartum about 10 weeks ...
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- I was on the low-dose pill while nursing b/c my doctor was concerned that I would get pregnant too quickly after a c-section. The pill worked, but there were months...
- Hi C., I took the mini-pill while breastfeeding both of my children (the first for 11 1/2 months, the second for 13 months) and with my first, I got my period around ...
- Hi C.- I too went on the mini pill after I had my daughter.I seriously felt like I bled for 8 weeks straight. I hated it! I only lasted 2 months then switched to regul...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... Read all 18 responses: "HI Moms, I am a 27 year old stay at home mom of three 4, 2, 2 months. I have been through so many types of birth ...
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- I used an IUD for almost 3 years. I used the one with no hormones. The only problem I had with it is that it made my periods much heavier than normal, and I had cramp...
- What causes the mood swings and the anxiety are the hormones in the pills. I have a similar problem in that BCPs make me so pissy my DH won't come anywhere near me, wh...
- Hi T., Not sure if the pill actually casuses anxiety, more likely the hard job of being a mother and wife. I would try yasmin (pill). Get on Cymbalta (30 mg)for de...
Birth Control for a Teenager
Read all 36 responses: "I would like to know if you think I should put my 14 year old on birth control. My concern is shes doing things that I think for a ...
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- I would make sure she understands that she can talk to you about sex and anything else she may be thinking of doing, doing or has friends doing. Talk to her about the...
- A B, I know you may be to tired to "go through" this..but if it were me I would not do the pills so not to say to her "its ok". I would mark out a time where you an...
- I would have to say yes. My friend had her daughter at 14 and when her daughter was 15, she seemed to be going down the same path. My friend's concern was only that ...
Twins Soon After Discontinuing Birth Control?
Read all 20 responses: "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 ...
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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!!
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
Read all 9 responses: "Is anyone breast feeding while on birth control? If so, has it affected your milk supply? Im thinking of using the pill but dont want ...
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- My OB put me on the generic of Micronor (Joviette). I am having some decrease in supply, but not certain if it is because of the pill or if it is because I am at the ...
- Birth control can/will affect your supply...even the mini-pill. Best to go the natural family planning route while you are breastfeeding.
- I started taking Micronor when my son was 9 months old and continued nursing him until he was 2 1/2 and never had any supply problem. You do need to be a good pill ta...
Birth Control and Nursing
Read all 13 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Implantion or Just Spotting While on Birth Control??
Read all 9 responses: "I am a little confused. I have been on birth control since my 2nd son was born in 2006. I am supposed to start my period June 4th, ...
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- I had the same thing happen a couple of months ago. Who knows why it happens, but I was not pregnant. Obviously, if you don't get your period this week, you should ta...
- Well, I'm a little confused, or maybe you are? 1) Birth control prevents ovulation *most of the time*. So, unless you are charting, how would you know you ovulated w...
- Hi. I've spotted on occassion while on birth control, but with no pregnancies. We hear that birth control is not 100% effective, and I've known two of the except...
Seasonal Birth Control, Have Anyone Tried It UPDATE
Read all 9 responses: "So here is an update. I called my doctor yesterday and left a message about calling me in a new prescription.
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- I have not tried that kind, but I really like my IUD.
- yes, I've been on seasonal for about 4 yrs. the nurse is correct it is just your body getting use the pills. i still have spotting now but it's only when it's about ti...
- I was on Seasonal for about a year and had some of the same issues although yours sounds worse. After my fourth child, my doctor switched me to Seasonique (same type, ...
Birth Control
Oct 1, 2009 ... Read all 13 responses: "I was wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions to what or which birth control pills have worked for you.
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- Hi R., I've been using NuvaRing since April and I love it. It is very easier and convenient. You pick a day and wear it for 3 weeks exactly, take it off on the 4th...
- I am a HUGE fan of the 10 year, no hormone, IUD! Pills always made me crazy. I couldn't handle those additional hormones. With the IUD, they insert it and you're se...
- I use Desogen. It is a 28 daily pill regiman, but I have never had a problem with it. The only times I've had issues was wne I changed to another pill. The first time ...
Birth Control Pill
Oct 1, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "Is anyone on or been on the genric birth control of yasmin? my insurance only covers the genric kind birth control, ...
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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 ...
