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Advice on Birth Control
Well, after our daughter was born, I chose not to go back on Birth Control, and use NFP again, however, as you all know, your menstrual cycles doesn't ...
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- hi A., i wanted to say how moved i was by you talking about the closeness and bond you felt with your husband while practicing nfp. that is exactly what it is supp...
- I am not Catholic so I don't know the church's views on BC so I am not sure what difference it would make to use oral contraceptives or having a tubal ligation or your...
- I have not been on birth control since I was 30. I am now 43. I had my first child at 27 and went on B/C pills and got pregnant on the pill. I figured God really wan...
Birth Control
Apr 26, 2009 ... I do not like to take the birth control pill, not a big fan of needles, ... I've never been on any type of birth control except for natural ...
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- We used natural family planning and it worked for us. Not only did it help us space our children but being aware of my cycles helped us to get pregnant right away whe...
- I highly recommend the book "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. I and several of my friends have used it very successfully to get pregnant, and at leas...
- Most of the responses to this point are pretty good. I agree with talking with your OB/GYN. I also didn't like the idea of the pill, IUD, or implant. I learned my cy...
Birth Control While Also Taking Antibiotics!
I'm not really sure how long after you've finished your dose, that you can stop the additional form of birth control. That would be a question for your ...
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- YES!!! My dr and pharmacist both recommend using another form of BC for an entire MONTH after ANY antibiotic, including augmentin.
- antibiotics most of the time do weaken birth control it would be a good idea for him to wear protection until you are off the antibiotics
- G., Birth Control and Antibiotics most definitely will counteract each other. If not looking to get pregnant you should seek alternative methods. I have personally...
Cramping with Birth Control Pills?
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. I've had some cramping. ...
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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 ...
Pregnancy After Depo Birth Control
Read all 15 responses: "Hello, I am 30 years old and have a wonderful 7 year old son. I had always thought that I would have only the one child.
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- I got pregnant with my son two months after being off of the depo shot. Good luck!
- I took the depo for shot for a couple of years after my first child. When we decided to try for our second my Dr. told us to expect it to take 6-12 months before my b...
- After depo, fertility returns at different rates for different women - in some cases it may be over a year, sometimes much sooner. If you are on the fence about a sec...
Birth Control to Shrink an Ovarian Cyst?
1) Has anyone had experience with birth control pills to shrink a cyst? ... pregnant and they decided to wait to have them removed until after the birth. ...
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- When I was 21, I had a lemon-sized cyst on my ovary. My doc put me on the pill to shrink the cyst...and it didn't work. I had surgery to remove the cyst and it wasn't ...
- Hi M., I had 2 ovarian cysts removed 3 weeks ago. They were both about 5 cm. They were found during an ultrasound while I was pregnant and they decided to wait to...
- Hi M., I had a cyst removed when I was 17 it was supposed to be done laproscopic but because of the size (a large grapefruit) they ended up making an incision I was i...
Birth Control Fat Gain
Birth Control Fat Gain. I started on Seasonique about 6 months ago, ... It's just as reliable as hormonal birth control, but with no health- or weight-gain ...
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- I had the same problem with Orthocept when I was on it. I stayed at the same weight +/- a few pounds but I developed noticeable fat deposits on my hips and belly. I ha...
- Have you thought about natural family planning? It's just as reliable as hormonal birth control, but with no health- or weight-gain side effects.
- Lots of crunches and walking will help trim you up.
40+ Mom Seeking Advice on Birth Control Pills or Other Options
I did take birth control pills in my 20's and in between having my girls, .... He stopped complaining after that. The man's health risks are usually much ...
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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...
Birth Control Suggestions?
I had the copper IUD after the birth of my first son, and I loved it. ... I love Seasonique birth control pills. It is a great pill because you only get ...
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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 and Nursing
You can switch to a different pill after you have weaned completely. Nursing is never a good form of birth control. I have heard of far too many people ...
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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...
