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Birth Control with No Peirods
Is is hormone replacement or actual birth control. I took the pill for a while and then just took myself off it and I regulated my period. I also gained a ...
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- I have also been told that not having your period is perfectly safe. Now that I have not had one due to pregnancy and breastfeeding (my baby is 15-months-old) for 2 y...
- We're made to have periods for a reason...when you mess with nature it can come back to bite you. I ended up in the ER thanks to birth control pills. I had prolonged...
- I had the same situation. When I first was put on the pill I had them but gradually went to hardly having them if I even did. They then switched me to the Depo shot & ...
Birth Control
I have tried several different Birth Control pills, nuva ring, shot. I love Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo! My periods are always on time, helps my skin, doesn't make ...
Coming off Birth Control and Having Issues
Read all 20 responses: "I went off birth control in July after only being on ... I started spotting for a while, missing periods all together, and then it ...
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- I am also a jr. high teacher :) I agree with pp that mentioned the book, Taking Charge of you Fertility. So many of us rely on pills to help us prevent pregnancy and t...
- I would recommend reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It will help you understand your cycle, as well as teach you how to chart to find out if ...
- You've received some very good advice. I just thought I'd add one more thing. My hubby and I have been using natural family planning for a year and it works amazing....
After Nuvaring No Period and Now About to Try Metformin
I had normal periods before I started using any form of birth control, while I was on birth control, and when I had stopped using it previously (it took me ...
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- The last thing I wanted to hear when I was trying to conceive was how young I was and how much time I should wait because things could still work out on their own. Wh...
- My advice would be to stop all pills... and let your body try to do what it supposed to do naturally. All the birth control pills and patches you were taking is what p...
- N., I had been trying to get pregnant for several years with no luck when my O.B. sent me to an infertility specialist who determined that I have PCOS, polysystic Ov...
Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind?
My periods are very light and last maybe one day. I never have to worry about forgetting or being able to afford birth control again (I am one of those ...
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- Hey D.! I have had both ortho-tri-cylen and now the "lo" and I like the lo A LOT better! My periods are shorter, I'm less crampy and my mood swings are non exist...
- I love Natural Family Planning: www.creightonmodel.com. I would love to answer any questions you have. It works for everyone (not just if you're very regular.) I've us...
- I've taken Micronor off and on for years now. I first started taking it after having my DD and used them while BF but when I stopped nursing I switched to different BC...
Birth Control Question
I am wondering if there are any other benefits to birth control other than pregnancy .... I don't get periods, I rarley have cramps, and most of all, ...
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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...
Birth Control Pills/ Cramps/ Remedies OH MY
I've been on Seasonique for about 3 years. It is the birth control that you take for 3 months then have one period, then take for three more months..."
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- This may sound terrible, but if you are in that much pain, and can't get anything else to work, your doctor can prescribe you a painkiller to use during that time. Per...
- I used to get really bad cramps too. I took the advice of a close friend and started taking Yasmin birth control pills and I have also watched my caffeine intake. I ...
- Hi C., Since I have had periods I had the most HORRIBLE cramps. Even in High school I would have to take the whole day off because the pain was so unbearable I wouldn...
Irregular Periods Nearly 2 Years Post-partum-- Anyone Else?
Read all 8 responses: "I have had very irregular periods since the birth of ... I would advise you to not take birth control. They cause yeast to build up ...
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- Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1890572152/ref=sib_dp_ptu#reader-link YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!!! Love, G...
- Dear A., please call me, I'll connect you with ladies (10+)they will tell you what they've done whith simptoms like yours.916 944 46 75. A.
- A., Have you spoken with your provider? It's probably normal, however it is really reassuring to hear it from your MD or NP. A blood test cn determine if you are per...
Drug Free Birth Control Recommendations?
Are your periods typically regular? You could try the calendar/rhythm method. ... 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...
Birth Control
The reason birth control is started on the first sunday of your period or after your period is just so that you are sure you are not pregnant when you ...
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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.
