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Seasonal Birth Control, Have Anyone Tried It UPDATE
I know there can be some serious side effects from the patch but all birth control have side effects. I was on the patch before I got pregnant and got off ...
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- I have not tried that kind, but I really like my IUD.
- yes, I've been on seasonal for about 4 yrs. the nurse is correct it is just your body getting use the pills. i still have spotting now but it's only when it's about ti...
- I was on Seasonal for about a year and had some of the same issues although yours sounds worse. After my fourth child, my doctor switched me to Seasonique (same type, ...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding. Helpful? ...
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- E., Congratulations on your baby! I am nursing my beautiful 4 month old daughter. My dr. put me on a "safe bc pill" at my 6 week check up (at my request). My mil...
- Mini-pill. I used it with both kids and breastfed as well for 14 months. But you should take this pill at the same time every day.
- Congrats!!! Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding.
Mirena/other Birth Control?
I chose this option because I used other hormone based forms of birth control and each had an unpleasant side effect for me. Also, the copper IUD lasts for ...
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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 Frustrations
I know all birth control has its side effects so I would say google the one you are looking at and she whet other women are saying about them. ...
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- I have been using Yaz for over a year and absolutely love it!!!! Regular cycles and very short, maybe 2 to 3 days. Everyones bodies are different though, so what's...
- I am on Yaz and LOVE it! The first two or three months I had the lightest period ever and then it disappeared all together. Now I get a period once every 4 months an...
- I have heard of people having reactions to both Nuvaring and Yaz, although I have not used either. I did take oral contraceptives before (not Yaz) and had problems wi...
Birth Control While Also Taking Antibiotics!
I don't know if all do or not, but I do know that several antibiotics actually will cancel out the effects of your birth control pill. ...
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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?
I would talk to your dr. to see if there's another pill or form of birth control that might work better for you. But it's likely the side effects are from ...
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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 ...
Birth Control Pill
Read all 9 responses: "Is anyone on or been on the genric birth control of yasmin? my ... Long term effects? Who knows? All I know is that there has been an ...
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- I had not been on Yaz however I did experience the mood swings with that other new pill that's chewable. There is always a formulary generic version available 2 years ...
- I have been on both Yasmin, the generic of Yasmin and Yaz (for about 3 years). With Yasmin, my body does fine, I take it for reasons other than birth control. With Yaz...
- J., I was on birth control pills on and off for almost 20 years before my daughter was born with no major problems. After she was born, I was put on Yasmin-then the ...
Birth Control Options - IUD Vs. Depo?
I don't know about the IUD, but I've heard bad stories of side effects from Depo . .... birth control side effects · natural birth ...
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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 to Shrink an Ovarian Cyst?
1) Has anyone had experience with birth control pills to shrink a cyst? 2) Has anyone had an IUD and taken the pill at the same time...any side effects? ...
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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 While Nursing
I am trying to decide on a birth control method that will be safe to use. ... I had no side effects with either. I actually really like the IUD- it was so ...
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- Dear L., I do hope you get the chance to read my response. Take my advice and DO NOT TAKE THE MINI PILL. Sorry for the caplock. The reason why I say this, is that ...
- with my daughter I did the POP ( pogesterone only pill). I never noticed any decrease in milk or side effects at all. I actually nursed her 20 mos. The only thing is y...
- I am using the IUD. I did have a little cramping, but it has gone away, but most of my friends that use the IUD have had no cramping. A little about me: I have ...
