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Birth Control
Read all 18 responses: "When is the best time to start birth control. ... to learn a little bit about the Billings Method of Natural Family Planning. ...
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- When they give you birth control it starts on Sunday, it doesn't matter about your period because the pills will regulate it according to the pack.
- S., That's what my OB said to me after I had my daughter. However, the pill case start you off on a Sunday so its easy to follow and I don't have to worry about remem...
- S., I have always been a Sunday starter. When you start your pills on Sunday you have a better chance of having period free weekends. Hope this helps A.
Natural Family Planning
I have a friend who tried natural family planning and ended up getting pregnant 3 months before her wedding. ... Natural Family Planning as Birth Control ...
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- I have a friend who tried natural family planning and ended up getting pregnant 3 months before her wedding. My sister also got pregnant during a time she supposedl...
- What about the good ole diaphragm? Worked for me (as long as I used it) and was not uncomfortable!
- The only down side we had was that we would use condoms on fertile days. Well, condom broke and i got pregnant, but I knew I was fertile so I took that risk.
Need Information on Birth Control Without Hormones
Looking for anyone with information on birth control that does NOT use hormones. .... You could consider Fertility Awareness/Natural Family planning. ...
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- There are the FAM methods and other fertility awareness, but it really is a science, and many people end up getting pregnant this way- because it does really require y...
- I did an internship at Planned Parenthood this summer. IUD's are on the market and are becoming very popular. The two most common are the Mirena and the Paraguard. ...
- Hi R. i work in an obgyn office. The iud without hormones is called the paraguard and can be inserted for upto 10 years or taken out at anytime. good luck, M.
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have been through so many types of birth control since I was 17 and all give me ... Here is some more info about natural family planning, ...
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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...
Drug Free Birth Control Recommendations?
I would look more into "natural family planning" There are various methods, ... Imagine having hassle-free birth control for up to 5 years (or less, ...
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- Check out this option. click the link below to check it out. http://www.mirena-us.com/index.jsp What is Mirena®? Imagine having hassle-free birth control for ...
- Are your periods typically regular? You could try the calendar/rhythm method. It's super easy to understand - determine when you ovulate (typically day 14), then don...
- I know this is a really old post and you have probably moved on but I saw this as I was searching through some responses for other questions. My sister-in-law is tryi...
What Is the Best Birth Control?
I am actually trying to find a form of birth control that is non-chemical ... For some people, natural family planning does work. You have to have a regular ...
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- I'm a single mom who has sworn off guys, lol, so I'm using good ol' abstinence at the moment! A lot of girls at work have the shot, though and they love it, two of whi...
- I have the 10 year IUD. Works great! I have had it for about 8 years now.
- I, personally, like the IUD (IntraUterine Device - Mirena). You can keep it in for up to 5 years, and it easiest to insert post-partum (which is done right in your OB...
Ideas for Birth Control?
Okay moms, I'm looking for some ideas on birth control. My husband had a vasectomy during his first marriage, .... Natural Family Planning as Birth Control ...
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- I would recommend the 5 yr IUD. Its painless to go in and it completly effective for 5 years, and if you want to try for a nother child before then, you can always hav...
- If you want to go more natural, check into the standard days method.... It depends on your cycle length... Working for us and if stuck too (off limit days = condom or...
- I agree with the other posts that highly recommend the Sympto-Thermal Natural Family Planning method taught by CCL (www.ccli.org). It works great for both postponing ...
What Is Your Favorite Birth Control Method and Why?
If you are uncomfortable with the birth control side effects like I am, why not try Natural Family Planning? It is much more effective than the 'pull and ...
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- We wre big fans of the pull and pray method too, which worked for us. Then after we had my 2nd, I had 2 of my friends get pregnant by that method, and I couldn't take...
- I have tried numerous products sover the last 8 years. First I was on the shot Depo Provera, I tried the patch and pills too. Now I am not on anything. Have you talked...
- I absolutely love Seasonique. It allows you to only have your period 4 times per year. Also, it cleared up my skin, made my boobs bigger, and balanced out my moods! ...
Non Hormonal Birth Control
Read all 15 responses: "Hi, its that time to seek out birth control. ... A friend mentioned Natural Family Planning and not being Catholic I didn't know ...
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- Hi S., I used the pill for a few years and started to know how my moods would be by where I was in the cycle. I have PMS and it became worse on the pill. I then used ...
- I have the same problem with any type of hormones. My moods go crazy.... and i have tried them all -- including the nuva-ring. After #2 we resorted to using condoms ...
- Hi, I've had a copper IUD for almost two years..the Paraguard. It's been a love hate relationship. In the beginning I had breakthrough spotting that lasted close to...
Seeking Low or Hormone-free Birth Control Options
Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! ... Another book for Natural Family Planning...or whatever it's called is Taking ...
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- Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! It sucks, but it is pretty effective. I don't know if you have tried the other brand of birth c...
- I use the Camilla pill (it's also called Nora BE some places). I started taking it 6 weeks post partum and have been on it for just over a year now. My doctor said i...
- I would also like to support the Natural Family Planning method. It is based on your body's naturally occurring fertility signs and is in no way the counting method. ...
