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Side Effects or Problems After Mirena Removal.
Nov 2, 2009 ... I am just hoping that after I get it removed, my depression, .... I think I might go back to old fashioned birth control pills or get my ...
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- Can't comment about Mirena in particular, but I had a definite loss of sex drive when I was on oral birth control pills. I attributed it to the hormones. And sure en...
- I have an appointment next weekend to have my Mirena IUD taken out also. I don't think adding hormones can benefit you, and potentially harm you. I think it's health...
- When I was looking into this one, I read that what you describe are side effects though not everyone gets them or at the same intensity. It can also lower and/or shor...
Birth Control Pill
Read all 6 responses: "I was just put on YAZ birth control pills. ... It has helped with some mild depression that was plaguing me. ...
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- Hi, I just wanted to share with you that although I have never tried YAZ (but have considered it) I am currently on the Nuvaring, and I absolutely love it. The side-...
- skip the pill go straight to the iud (mirena) i have had it for a year now and i love it you have some break through bleeding for a couple months then no period for 5...
- I've been taking Yaz for 3 months and so far I like it. It has helped to keep my skin clear, cuts down on my pre-menstrual symptoms, and I never have cramps. My perio...
Birth Control Advice
My OB/GYN gave me a prescription for Micronor birth control pills--he ... It also caused mood swings/depression symptoms. Everyone is different, though. ...
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- I didnt have any side effects to it, but It made me nervous since it isnt so effective (only 87%)so we used a condom with it.
- I used it and did not have a decrease in milk supply either. But after about a month I started to spot almost weekly, when I went off it I stopped spotting and didn't ...
- Oh, so micronor is safe for breastfeeding mother? My doctor said that no birth control pills is safe for breastfeeding mothers. I use condoms instead.
Birth Control Pill
You could be suffering from post-partum depression. I suppose it could also be the result ... Anyone Else Have Bad Experience with YAZ Birth Control Pill? ...
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- Hello J.! I had been on the pill for years before having my son. When I started back on the pill I wanted to try YAZ because my friends were raving about how it less...
- I think having a newborn could be the reason you're feeling stressed and extemely moody. You could be suffering from post-partum depression. I suppose it could also ...
- Do you happen to be taking Yaz? I did for almost a year before my husband made me stop taking it. I didn't notice it as quickly as he did, but it made me moodier and...
Birth Control Question
I am wondering if there are any other benefits to birth control other than .... I also suffered from symptoms of clinical depression when I got off the pill ...
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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...
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
The feeling of being out of control was so overwhelming. We were thrilled with the birth of our beautiful son and I couldn't understand why I was so scared ...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
Birth Control
The last OB-GYN that I went to tried to sell me on every birth control method out .... weight gain, depression, etc) and the best pills for that problem. ...
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- J., I had great success with birth contol called Yaz. Yaz is what my doctor recommended when I had the same problem. It has an additional hormone plus 2 extra active ...
- J., I just want to clarify on another post- the Mirena IUD does in fact have hormones. There is a small amount with the IUD which is supposed to be localized, but tha...
- I wanted to point out that not all birth control pills are the same - the estrogen is but there are many types of Progestin - and in varying amounts. Some pills are m...
Seasonal Birth Control?
In the past I have repsonded very well to birth control and I seem to think I .... Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Fatigue, Headaches, Depression, Mood Swings, ...
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- I take it & I love it. I have a history of ovarian cysts so I have tried a lot of different birth control to help reduce the cysts. I no longer get the horrible migr...
- Have you ever tried a natural progestrone cream.. it helps people who suffers from: PMS, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Fatigue, Headaches, Depression, Mood Swings, Irregu...
- Sorry, I don't know about Seasonal birth control, but have you ever considered a natural balancing cream? You may want to try that for regulating your periods and it ...
Birth Control Pills
Since this is your first time on birth control pils AND the doctor didn't ... The reason I bring this up is that depression is one of them and the doctors ...
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- Hi J., for the first time you should start with your first day of your period. there is a sticker which you could put over the printed days that it would fit with you...
- Hey J... You start the Sunday of your period, so if you are supposed to get your period this Friday you start your pill on Sunday the 16th.
- You start the pill pack the Sunday after your period starts. If you get your period on Friday start the pills on Sunday. A mom and nurse
Mirena Birth Control
I like not having to think about birth control and the fact that it is ..... Although I can't be sure it's the Mirena, I have experienced depression and ...
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- I have it and I really like that I do not have to think about BC ever and also do not ever get a visit from AF! Go on the mirena.com website for lots of info. From my ...
- I have the Mirena too, I got it at my 6 week check up after my second baby (we were a little paranoid since we had gotten pregnant while I was exclusively nursing our ...
- I've had the Mirena for just over two years. I love that after a few months, I essentially stopped getting my period. Although I can't be sure it's the Mirena, I have ...
