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Anybody Taking Errin or Micronor Birth Control Pills?
My husband and I also use condoms, because we don't really trust this pill. I am not really sure why I am .... Next question: Breastfeeding & Birth Control ...
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- I took the Micronor for six months while I was nursing and I didn't have any trouble. My doctor told me to be sure and take it the same time every day.
- I don't know the brand name of the mini-pill I was taking, but I did get pregnant. You have to take the pill at exactly the same time every day, within minutes. If y...
- Hi, I took both Errin and Micronor for the first year while I was breastfeeding my now 18 month old daughter. I didn't become pregnant during that time. After I w...
Birth Control While Nursing
I am trying to decide on a birth control method that will be safe to use. I am trying to decide between the Mini-Pill (progesterone only) or the ParaGard ...
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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 ...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have been through so many types of birth control since I was 17 and all ... When I first started the pill in my 20's, I couldn't use the ...
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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...
Birth Control
Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT use the Depo Provera shot!!!! Especially since you have problems with other forms of hormone birth control. I haven't used any ...
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- How about condoms? They help the guy last longer, and you get all kinds for variety and for "her pleasure" :) For extra protection, you can use a condom plus diaph...
- I have been on the depo shot for a year now. My only negative experience with it is my second shot after the first 3 months, I had to take an antibiotic and I spotted...
- I used to use the Nurva Ring and loved it. I have tried the sponge and that was ok, you have to insert it at a certain time and that was one thing that didn't always ...
Seeking Low or Hormone-free Birth Control Options
What low or hormone free birth control options do you moms use? I've thought of using the counting method but my husband is really reluctant to do that. ...
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- Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! It sucks, but it is pretty effective. I don't know if you have tried the other brand of birth c...
- I use the Camilla pill (it's also called Nora BE some places). I started taking it 6 weeks post partum and have been on it for just over a year now. My doctor said i...
- I would also like to support the Natural Family Planning method. It is based on your body's naturally occurring fertility signs and is in no way the counting method. ...
Mirena/other Birth Control?
I my personal experience the Mirena is the only birth control I will ever use! My OB suggested it since I get severe migraines and am in frame of mine I do ...
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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 ...
Short-Term Birth Control Methods/Products
Once you get used to it, you might decide to use that as your primary birth control method for your remaining reproductive years. ...
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- Hi K., Even though you're not a fan, condoms are really your best bet in your situation. I don't like broccoli myself, but I eat it because it's good for me--maybe...
- One thing you might consider is the Today contraceptive sponge. It is maximally effective for up to 24 hours, if I recall correctly, and quite comfortable and easy to...
- Hi K., Get a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. It tells how to tell when you are ovulating so you can get pregnant or use it to prevent g...
Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind?
I was on the "regular" birth control pill for 4 yrs and it only made me ... I use Seasonique (the 3 month pill). I'm not sure if it's the regular or not (I ...
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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...
Natural Birth Control???
I would say that's the best form of hormone-free birthcontrol aside from condoms . I suppose you could use spermacide with a sponge or a diaphragm but those ...
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- What about a diaphram? I used one years ago because I too didn't like condoms. Have you talked to your gynecologist about it? That might be the place to start. Be...
- Very Easy - NFP - Natural Family Planning There are even ways to monitor while nursing to help know when your cycles will come back Check out http://ccli.org Th...
- i successfully avoided w/ tcoyf prior to both of my pregnancies. please feel free to pm me w/ questions.
Coming off Birth Control and Having Issues
Unfortunately women aren't warned about things like this being side-effects of using birth control. It seems all we are ever told is "go ahead and use 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....
