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I Am Currently on Birth Control.....
Read all 21 responses: "I am currently on birth control. ... of other medications that affect how well the pill works, so if you were taking any medication, ...
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- Yes M. you can get pregnant while on the pill. 2 of my cousins did and a friend of mine did as well. I would do as the other mom's suggested and get a home pregnancy...
- I got pregnant while on the BCP. I was on antibiotics, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of the BCP. Also something that is seldom told to people is that smoki...
- I was on birth control when I got pregnant with my first child. I did not miss pills and I took mine at the same time everyday. I was on the depo shot when I later got...
Looking for Birth Control Options Other than Pills
I can understand your frustration with hormonal birth control and the adverse .... This only works though if you have a regular - to the day - cycle. ...
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- Have you considered Natural Family Planning? It's a method where you take your temperature and check for signs of fertility. There are classes available in the area in...
- Condoms? Ive also used VCF or Encare suppositories. But with those 2 I also tracked ovulation and avoided the 3 days before/after to be safer. YOu can also use the pul...
- I'm with you A., I don't like the idea of taking hormones. There is also some info to suggest that hormonal bc can make women more prone to certain cancers and set the...
Birth Control and Menstration
I know birth control pills are the best way to get your cycle back on track. ... Did they do any blood work to check your TSH/T3/T4 levels? ...
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- Hi F. - Did they do any blood work to check your TSH/T3/T4 levels? These are the hormone levels for the Thyroid gland. When the thyroid gland production stops or ...
- I had the same thing happen to me. It was during a stressful time in my life, and I didn't menstruate for almost 2 years. My doctor told me not to worry about it, an...
- If you are only 25, have already had a child, and not been having regular periods on your own for nearly a year, it suggests that your body is very out of balance with...
Permanent Birth Control
Dec 9, 2009 ... Has anyone had the Esure device for permanent birth control implanted? .... that the OB doc puts in that lasts 5 years and works great! ...
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- I had the Essure procedure done several years ago. It was a simple procedure. I was VERY sore in the abdominal area the first day after, but it went away quickly. The ...
- Hi- I am also considering Essure, so I am kind of responding to share the advice you recieve. Please forgive me for this forwardness. I wish you good health and relia...
- my first vote, your hubby isnt down with, so my second ( and perhaps what I am going to do also ) is having your tubes tied. I personally did not like the idea of any ...
Birth Control Options - IUD Vs. Depo?
It's like an IUD that works until you take it out, but you can leave it in .... Next question: Birth Control ... What Is the Best Form of Birth Control? ...
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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, Working Out, and Nursing
I haven't even started taking my mini-pill for birth control because it can .... when our mom's were young, and sometimes they can work well for mothers. ...
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- Hi R.. You probably have already gotten this advice, but just in case..... pump after each feeding to increase your supply. eat oatmeal as it has been shown to also...
- I have the exact same question and issue! Bring on the advice people! :)
- I'd say as long as you keep taking your prenatal vitamin supplement (it's why nursing is sometimes called "the fourth trimester") and getting adequate nutrition (espec...
Birth Control!
It works for me because I also have mild endometriosis and it really helps control the pain I .... Why do we have to do all the surgeries and birth control ? ...
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- It is a major operation for you to have your tubes tied. Why are you bearing the brunt of the responsibility? If he knows for sure he doesn't want any more children,...
- Hi P., I feel the exact same way and my husband feels like yours does. I am still young (at least I think I am ;)), have three children and want one more in the futur...
- Tell your husband to have a vasectomy!! It is much easier for him to do this than you having your tubes tied!! Good luck!
Birth Control and Nursing
I am on a low-dose pill that works in conjunction with nursing. As I wean, will it still be effective, or do I need to use another form of birth control ...
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- I am going through the same thing right now and my midwife (through the ob/gyn office) told me that the low-dose pill I am on now, Camilla, was not as effective when o...
- Hello! This is very interesting! I am taking the mini pill, too. Nursing an 8 week old. The doctor did not tell me that I would need to change anything if I stop nursi...
- Jen- My beautiful baby boy was concieved while nursing and on the pill- actually the night my husband and I decided NOt to have any more kids ( This weekend- IriSh Fes...
Extremely Irregular Cycles After Giving Birth
She gave me a few sample packs of Femcon(low dose birth control). I had blood work done to check hormone levels, pregnancy, and thyroid. ...
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- My cousin gave birth by c-section 6 months ago and went through the same thing for the first few months. She's fine now. Hopefully it will end for you soon too. Good l...
- Dear L., I don't know if I will be much help at all, but I will tell you that for the last 2 months I have been having a bi-monthly cycle. I just finished breastfe...
- are you positive you are not pregnant
Birth Control Advice
Birth control pills were always a little scary for me since I have a terrible time trying to remember to take them. So, the IUD works out perfectly. ...
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- I have had an IUD for almost 2 years now and absolutely love it. Birth control pills were always a little scary for me since I have a terrible time trying to remember...
- I have an IUD and have had no side effects at all. It is so wonderful to not have to remember to take a pill everyday or go through the stress if something happens an...
- I love deppo it is wonerfull for me it has low risks and works effectively one easy shot that last 3 months and one of the reasons I also like it soo much is their is ...
