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Birth Control Options - IUD Vs. Depo?
It's like an IUD that works until you take it out, but you can leave it in .... Next question: Birth Control ... What Is the Best Form of Birth Control? ...
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- I strongly recommend Natural Family Planning. There are no pills or devices, but rather complete union between you and your husband. You just have to become aware of y...
- I LOVE the NuvaRing!!
- I would say go with mirena. It has fewer side effects and can be removed at any time . The shot is not reversible. Mirena can be used for up to 5 years and with easy r...
Birth Control Question
I am wondering if there are any other benefits to birth control other than .... we have been practicing rythm method and withdrawl and it works great. ...
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- I gave up the pill for the same reason and got a Mirena (IUD) in August. I've had no complications.I would definitely recommend it.
- P., whatever you decide to try carefully review the side effects. My sister was on the pill for years, went off to have children..first one was a miscarriage. She had...
- the best reason (other than preventing pregnancy of course) to use the pill is relief from period misery. since you don't have that, the best and safest method is phys...
Seeking Advice About the MIRENA Birth Control - M. A
I can't take birth control. My fiance loves the fact that we can't get ..... Good luck with your choice and I hope what ever you choose works for you as an ...
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- I have it and LOVE it! Not only do I get to forget about birth control for five years, but my periods are almost non-existant. I've probably had three very light perio...
- I love my Mirena. I don't have to remember a pill and my periods are super light. I would imagine it's like any other form of contraception in that it's not right fo...
- I've had mine in for about 2 3/4 yrs. The first 4 months i had a feeling of cramping / baby movment. And only the first 3 months i had a period.. but i can say there a...
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, ... It works directly on the ovaries thus lessing the amount getting into the ...
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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 need birth control but I don't want... --a bunch of hormones --to bleed for ... I don't htink it works that great....she pg again with girl number five. ...
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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. ...
Birth Control and Nursing
I am on a low-dose pill that works in conjunction with nursing. As I wean, will it still be effective, or do I need to use another form of birth control ...
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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...
Looking for Birth Control Options Other than Pills
I can understand your frustration with hormonal birth control and the adverse .... This only works though if you have a regular - to the day - cycle. ...
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- Have you considered Natural Family Planning? It's a method where you take your temperature and check for signs of fertility. There are classes available in the area in...
- Condoms? Ive also used VCF or Encare suppositories. But with those 2 I also tracked ovulation and avoided the 3 days before/after to be safer. YOu can also use the pul...
- I'm with you A., I don't like the idea of taking hormones. There is also some info to suggest that hormonal bc can make women more prone to certain cancers and set the...
Birth Control
I was on the depo and it works great for some women but for me I was grouchy .... Please research the IUD before you consider using it for birth control. ...
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- I have an IUD and I love it! I have been on it for over a year and no weight gain or pregnancy! It's convenient and if you don't like it, it is easily removed! Good luck!
- I started with Ortho, then after my son was born switched to Depo, which I loved for the fact that I didn't have to think about it, but didn't like it because I couldn...
- I have the copper IUD and love it as well. It is a wonderful addition and highly successful.
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have been through so many types of birth control since I was 17 ... which also works wonders and if you are not one prone to addiction, ...
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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...
Implantion or Just Spotting While on Birth Control??
I have been on birth control since my 2nd son was born in 2006. ... but that only works if you have an irregular cycle and a long luteal phase. ...
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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...
