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Birth Control Sugar Pills! Help!
Asked by M.H. from Lima
on December 7, 2012
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Hello! I am on cryselle birth control pills and have been since I had my daughter. My husband is getting fixed but not until next month. Anyways, even though I've been...
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- oh sweetie, if everyone who had sex (and didn't pull out) while on their sugar pills got pregnant, you know how many people that would be? these pills have like a (i'm...
- The "sugar pill" in the bc pills is because they only use the hormones on certain parts of the cycle.... some pill prescriptions would just give you the weeks you nee...
- I never made my husband pull out or anything when I was on birth control, no matter what pill it was. As long as you take it like directed, you should be pretty safe. ...
Mini-pill Birth Control Question
Asked by P.M. from Washington DC
on August 31, 2006
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My doctor recently gave me a prescription for the mini-pill as a birth control option while I am nursing. Normally you start the pill on the Sunday following the star...
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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...
Seeking the Right Birth Control - Need Help.
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on December 13, 2008
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Hi there,
I am currently taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Low and It makes me physco horomones.
So I am looking at taking something else.
Wanting Advice on different m...
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- I was on the Depo shot for almost eight years - thought it was the greatest thing ever! However, I had three different friends try to get on it & hate it. I think di...
- I was on ortho lo too but i was having too much bleeding during the month so my doctor just switched me to Loestrin 24 fe. I don't really know if it works or not b/c i...
- I gained 60 lbs in 1 year on Depo... I don't recommend it!
Birth Control While Also Taking Antibiotics!
Asked by G.S. from Lexington
on November 25, 2008
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hello moms, I have currently been taking an antibiotic called augmentin. And I also have been taking my normal birth control; Loestrin24fe. I was just writing to ask i...
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- YES!!! My dr and pharmacist both recommend using another form of BC for an entire MONTH after ANY antibiotic, including augmentin.
- antibiotics most of the time do weaken birth control it would be a good idea for him to wear protection until you are off the antibiotics
- G., Birth Control and Antibiotics most definitely will counteract each other. If not looking to get pregnant you should seek alternative methods. I have personally...
Seeking Opinions on the Preferred Method of Birth Control
Asked by C.R. from Columbus
on January 21, 2010
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My husband and I are both in agreement that we do not want any more children. However, my husband will not get fixed. Therefore, I am trying to determine my best opt...
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- I can't really advise you, but don't rely only on condoms. We were using condoms regularly, and now, baby #2 is coming.
- I have been on the depo shot since the birth of my daughter 8 years ago. It was the only safe method of birth control that still allowed me to breastfeed my daughter. ...
- I would recommend the copper IUD not Mirena. The problem with Mirena is hormones that can cause side effects you might find unpleasant. Any hormonal method runs that r...
Moms Who Have Been on Implanon Implant Birth Control
Asked by N.V. from Milwaukee
on April 11, 2008
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I am not able to take birth control pills due to the estrogen so my doctor recommended Implanon and I was just wondering if anyone else has been on it or knows anythin...
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- Hi N. I know that you have questions about IUDs but I have another suggestion for you. I have a friend that can not take birth control pills and she was told about a ...
- Hi N., I have not had Implanon, but had Implanon's older cousin - Norplant - back in the day. Norplant lasted for 5 years and I enjoyed having it. I was told that...
- Hi, N.! I haven't been in implanon, but I have the same problem as you, I can't be on birth control pills, patch, etc. because of the estrogen. I have had the Mirena I...
Drug Free Birth Control Recommendations?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 1, 2008
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Of course I'm going to talk with my doctor, but I'd like some input on what you've used that has been successful - no pregnancies, not ruining "the mood", easy to use,...
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- Check out this option. click the link below to check it out. http://www.mirena-us.com/index.jsp What is Mirena®? Imagine having hassle-free birth control for ...
- Are your periods typically regular? You could try the calendar/rhythm method. It's super easy to understand - determine when you ovulate (typically day 14), then don...
- I know this is a really old post and you have probably moved on but I saw this as I was searching through some responses for other questions. My sister-in-law is tryi...
Birth Control. Iud's Compared to Depro and Yas
Asked by A.F. from Provo
on February 2, 2009
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I'm 6 weeks postpartum and I am breastfeeding. Well it is time for me to decide on a birth control method. In the past depro and yasmin minipill has made me gain weigh...
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- I've had the copper T twice now. This last time I was tempted by the hormone one. I did some research online as well as ask my sisters who have had it. They all ag...
- I did not like BC pills at all. I now have an IUD with NO hormones. Ask your doctor about that one. It is by far the best thing ever with no side effects. Good Luck
- I had the 5 year IUD (Mirena) and it only lasted me a couple of months. IUD's are nice that the hormones only stay in your uterine cavity. Due to bloodclot tumors i...
Do We Even Understand What the Birth Control Debate Is?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on February 17, 2012
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So...lots of questions and opinions flying around on this and it seems that people are up in arms over old news. The original issue was the the new health care act no ...
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- I don't see a problem with birth control, a personal issue, but why would the government be involved in our bedrooms and personal issues? Why should it be 'free' anym...
- Just commented on the other post about this but I have to jump in. I know some of you are saying "make it stop" but I don't think that should be your attitude when it ...
- I believe they did find a middle ground with this. The insurance companies will be all to willing to cover this. Mainly it's because the cost of birth control is much ...
Seeking Advice About the MIRENA Birth Control - M. A
Asked by M.A. from Las Vegas
on July 18, 2008
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Hello everyone. This is my first time to ask a question on this website. Thanks in advance to anyone that will be kind enough to share their experiences with me. Next ...
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- I have it and LOVE it! Not only do I get to forget about birth control for five years, but my periods are almost non-existant. I've probably had three very light perio...
- I love my Mirena. I don't have to remember a pill and my periods are super light. I would imagine it's like any other form of contraception in that it's not right fo...
- I've had mine in for about 2 3/4 yrs. The first 4 months i had a feeling of cramping / baby movment. And only the first 3 months i had a period.. but i can say there a...
