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"YAZ" Birth Control
I have issues with birth control I guess since I had kids. I used to take Ortho TriCyclen before kids but ... Birth Control. Iud's Compared to Depro and Yas ...
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- I was on it for a while and it regulated my periods wonderfully but it caused my eczema to break out all over my body after a few months. I don't use hormone treatmen...
- Hi D.. My GYN put me on Yaz last year (age 35) after having taken Yasmin (slightly higher dose of the same brand) for several years. I did great on Yasmin - short, u...
- I chose an IUD and I'm THRILLED! No side effects and my periods are getting lighter and lighter. Some spotting but nothing too annoying. Best of all, no pills to ta...
Best Birth Control Method?
I'm just wondering what you have found to be the best birth control method? I've taken the pill which was fine as long as I could remember to take it..."
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- I would go with the Mirena IUD. You don't have to worry about taking a pill and you can start trying after you've had 2 periods (I think). I would do it again. Good luck.
- The Mirena IUD has been great for me. I have no real period (just some spotting from time to time) nor any PMS symptoms of any kind. It lasts 5 years and I'm pretty ...
- I'm on ortho evera (the patch) and I love it. It is a beige "sticker" that you can put on your stomach or backside and you switch it out once a week. It is low hormo...
No Period After Stopping Birth Control Pills for a Year
Read all 10 responses: "Has anyone suddenly stopped taking birth control pills ... to have periods four times a year - it's very important for your health. ...
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- I think I would talk to your doctor cause I took birth control it has been years but when I quit I had periods but I had periods when I took birth control but that fac...
- I can't help you with any advise as to why your birth control pill might be causing this, but I can tell you that doctors want you to have periods four times a year - ...
- I had stop taking the pill when my husband and i wanted to try to have a baby. I had taken the pilll for 8 years and when i stop taking them i did not have a period...
Good Birth Control Pill
Apr 26, 2009 ... There is a new implantable birth control that is like Norplant. ... Next question: What Birth Control Should I Use While Nursing ...
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- There is a new implantable birth control that is like Norplant. Ask your doctor about that, it is good for 3 years?
- I was on Yasmin for over 3 years and never had any ill side effects. It is a bit pricey so check with your insurance. My insurance doesn't cover enough to make it affo...
- I have a Mirena IUD and I love it. I have forgetten that it is in there. I will never go back to Birth control Pills. This is so much easier. I was able to get it done...
Does Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Offer Water Birth?
Memorial doesn't allow water birth. The Women's Health and Birth Center in ... With Hynobirthing I was in full control of my labor - I think I could have ...
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- No they do not. Sutter will allow birthing tubs IF you have one of the larger labor & delivery rooms AND a designated person to setup/fill/empty/breakdown the tub. ...
- Hi C., I had my baby at SRMH last May. While there was not a facility to have a water birth, there are showers in each room and I was able to use that during labor....
- I had my son at the Women's Health and Birth Center in '06 and can't recommend them highly enough! Their midwives are awesome. It was a water birth. The room is so hom...
Birth Control and Tubes Tied?
Sep 21, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "should i need to use birth control after getting ... I didn't and boy after 6 years of no birth control my body has ...
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- You shouldn't need to use birth control to prevent pregnancy. You may need to birth control for other reasons such as regulating your cycle. Getting your tubes tied...
- I would use condoms. While you won't likely have a normal pregnancy, ectopic/tubal pregnancies are unfortunately common. That can not only endanger your life but the...
- My friend just got her tubes tired in March. She was told it's only 80% effective for the first year and she should use some form of birth control. But after the year ...
Birth Control
Apr 26, 2009 ... I do not like to take the birth control pill, not a big fan of needles, scared about the IUD and the implant but I was..."
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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...
Can Your Birth Control Pills Make You Sick???
By the way, I can't take birth control pills, because I always got sick on them as well. ... Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, ...
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- Hi K., Yes, BCP can make you feel ill. I started some after I had my first and I felt horrible for a little while. You may need a different pill. Crysta
- Birth control pills can make you sick. I have the Mirena IUD because my pills caused migraines and constant stomach issues. If it continues call your doc. They may ...
- Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, I have to make sure I eat before taking a pill. If I take 2 because I am behind, I am almost guaranteed t...
Mirena/other Birth Control?
I am not a big fan of hormone birth control. I refuse to take the pill..." ... that it wouldn't pose much of a health risk for me now that I've lost weight. ...
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- I've had the Mirena for a little over two years now and I couldn't be happier. The amount of hormones is really small (considering that it last for up to five years)....
- After having problems with oral contraceptives (migraines, breakthrough bleeding, acne), I switched to Mirena. I love it. It does contain a very small amount of hormo...
- I had the 5 year IUD for just barely over a year and had it taken out. I don't believe that I gained any weight from it. The reason why I had it taken out was because ...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
... month questions (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FrontRoyalLLL/). ... Breastfeeding and Birth Control ... Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding ...
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- Hello V., I don't know much about 'pills' except the bad experience I had with them. Are you aware that there is a La Leche League group that meets in Front Roy...
- I have taken the minipill after both of my kids were born and I have never noticed a problem with milk supply.
- I was on the mini pill after my first two children were born and had no problem at all with my supply of milk. (tubes were done after the third or I would have done it...
