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Ok to Start Birth Control on a Monday?
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... The reason the pill isn't as effective as other methods of birth control is mainly because of ...
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- I have been on the pill for a long time and what I would do is just double up. Take Sunday & Monday pill today, and then Tuesday & Wednesday pill tomorrow and you will...
- If you start on Monday it would be no different than starting on Sunday, you just have to move the dial to start on Monday to help you keep the day straight. I person...
- Just start now. If you want to follow the days on the package, you can double up now, or double up next week to get on track, or just always be a Tuesday starter. I t...
Advice on Birth Control
But I don't want to get back on a hormone pill b/c it messed with me. My husband finds that using ... I have not been on birth control since I was 30. I am now 43. .... What Have You Experienced with the Natural Family Planning Method? ...
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- hi A., i wanted to say how moved i was by you talking about the closeness and bond you felt with your husband while practicing nfp. that is exactly what it is supp...
- I am not Catholic so I don't know the church's views on BC so I am not sure what difference it would make to use oral contraceptives or having a tubal ligation or your...
- I have not been on birth control since I was 30. I am now 43. I had my first child at 27 and went on B/C pills and got pregnant on the pill. I figured God really wan...
Birth Control While Nursing
I am trying to decide on a birth control method that will be safe to use. ... I found out, that the mini pill is not as affected and if you are not breast ...
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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 ...
Birth Control Options
I am currently on "The Pill" looking for options of different birth control. I am not ready to be done having kids (want the option for another), ...
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- If you don't mind the pill, I would stay on it. The biggest problem with the pills that you only have your period every 3 months, is spot-thru bleeding. But, since y...
- The Mirena which is an IUC is wonderful ... I had my baby 9 months ago and I have only had one period and a 2 day stent of spotting. It is a low dose hormone, and I ha...
- Don't be scared of the Mirena IUD. To have it placed, it isn't much more uncomfortable than a PAP. I felt a little crampy for a few hours after, but now, I can't fee...
Birth Control Pill Question
Hey E. - you can use any birth control pill and skip your period. ... Therefore, this method might not be much better than Seasonale or Seasonique! ...
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- I am a HUGE fan of the IUD!
- I agree with Alianna. Your body is meant to have periods and needs that cleansing every so often. I found that the hassles of my period were more about having to remem...
- I am with Aliana R. I am with you on it is great to have no periods, but that is not what nature intends. It took me many yrs & many problems to figure this out. Ou...
How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After Stopping Birthcontrol?
I had been on birth control for about 2 years when I decided to get off. ... DO NOT STRESS OR WORRY ABOUT IT! You just got off of the pill and it usually ... was off the pill, we used condoms or other methods of contraception for about ...
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- Hello, I have heard that it takes about 6 weeks after you stop taking the pill to be able to get pregnant. However I myself got pregnant at 19 and after Emily was born...
- I guess it all depends. First of all I know you have to relax. As soon as you stop "trying" and let it come naturally, it will happen. You can't be all stressed and st...
- Hi M., I know it just takes time. With my first daughter I had been on birth control for 5 years and it happened right away. So now with the second time it took a...
Birth Control and Nursing
Antibiotics will interfere with birth control but weening should not. .... until I went on a stronger pill. I wouldn't trust nursing for a method of BC. ...
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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...
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
Read all 11 responses: "Can anyone suggest a good birth control method ... like the pill but its safe when breastfeeding and did not lower my milk supply. ...
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- Try the mini-pill. It only has progesterone in it, so it shouldn't reduce your milk supply!
- I breastfeed also. My son is 7 months now and my OB gave me a progesterone pill for BC. I have been using the pill since my 6 week check-up and haven't had any breas...
- i am taking micronor, or the mini-pill. its been working for me. iits just like the pill but its safe when breastfeeding and did not lower my milk supply.
Birth Control Suggestions?
I love Seasonique birth control pills. It is a great pill because you only get your period 4 times ... I recommend you not take birth control pills because: ...
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- After being off of the pill to get pregnant, I enjoyed how I felt off of it. I began using a machine that is not marketed or sold in the US. It is called the Persona...
- I recommend you not take birth control pills because: They get in the way of absorbing vitamins and minerals, can make you very deficient and cause all kinds of di...
- Hi G., I love Seasonique birth control pills. It is a great pill because you only get your period 4 times a year and its very light when you do. You get it at the e...
Cramping with Birth Control Pills?
After 8 years of not having to be on birth control, I am now back on the pill. I 'm breastfeeding so I'm on the "mini" pill. I've had some cramping. ...
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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 ...
