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Good Birth Control Pill
Apr 26, 2009 ... But when your done nursing you will need to take a stronger pill, ... There is a new implantable birth control that is like Norplant. ...
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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...
Mini-pill Birth Control Question
Just like regular birth controil it can take a few months to become effective ... I was on a mild birth control when I breastfed and I still didn't get my ...
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- I nursed my son until he was 9 mos old, and I didn't get my first period until he was 6 mos old. What did your doc suggest? Just remember, you still have to be extre...
- Hi P., Contratulations on your new baby! I started taking the mini-pill five weeks post-partum, per my OB's instructions. Check with your OB about when to start. Ba...
- When you breatsfeed you don't get your period regularly...if at all. I was on a mild birth control when I breastfed and I still didn't get my period the week I was su...
Different Birth Control Options
Read all 6 responses: "I'd like any opinions on different birth control ... I've been on pills before - I forget to take them and have 2 of my 3 girls as a ...
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- I tried a couple of different options, after I had my last baby, and ended up with an IUD. I don't have to remember to take anything. It doesn't mess with your hormon...
- I would not take the patch, there has been women who have died and had other problems due to the patch. Its been on the news and there are lawyers now who are represti...
- I used to take Depo which is a shot every three months, currently I'm not taking anything because I am trying to get pregnant again. I have always been a big fan of De...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... Like you I was unable to take any birth control pill after I had kids , I had terrible mood swings within an hour of taking a pill , I was ...
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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...
Weight Gain with Seasonale Birth Control
So, I was just wondering if anyone else gained a considerable amount of weight on this particular birth control pill? I have switched to Sprintec and take ...
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- K., I take the Yasmine birth control pill. It is known NOT to make you gain weight. Maybe you can switch to Yasmine? You also need to eat right and exercise on...
- if you must stay on them, which is an option, then you must improve your eating and exercise habits. eat one less serving of dessert a week. walk the dog a few times...
- K., It's not the birth control--its the amount of calories you're eating. You could stay on that birth control and start on one of our programs (protein based) and lo...
What to Do Before Trying to Conceive
When my husband and i tried having a baby, we just stopped birth control and decided to relax and just let it happen. I did take a multivitamin, ...
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- Keep eating healthy & working out. Yes take a good prenatal vitamin, make sure it has folic acid in it and also find a good, safe Omega 3 (DHA, EPA, Fish oil) supple...
- Hi Sarah - It's great that you want to do everything right even before you conceive! I've been lucky enough to be home with my kids since they were born. They are...
- Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? If you have been using bc, most doctors recommend stopping and giving yours...
Birth Control Pill
With Yasmin, my body does fine, I take it for reasons other than birth control. With Yaz, I felt horrible and switched to Yasmin. Tried the generic Yasmin ...
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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 ...
Implantion or Just Spotting While on Birth Control??
I have been on birth control since my 2nd son was born in 2006. ... Did I take it too early? Now my light pink turned into my normal dark stuff before. ...
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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...
Birth Control Suggestions....
I need birth control but I don't want... --a bunch of hormones --to bleed ... but after the birth of our second we really didn't want to take a chance at an ...
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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. ...
Mini-pill Birth Control
Oct 29, 2009 ... (or really any type of hormone birth control -- I always feel like ... miss a pill or 2 OR take a pill later than the usual time I take it. ...
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- I was on the low-dose pill while nursing b/c my doctor was concerned that I would get pregnant too quickly after a c-section. The pill worked, but there were months...
- Hi C., I took the mini-pill while breastfeeding both of my children (the first for 11 1/2 months, the second for 13 months) and with my first, I got my period around ...
- Hi C.- I too went on the mini pill after I had my daughter.I seriously felt like I bled for 8 weeks straight. I hated it! I only lasted 2 months then switched to regul...
