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Best Birth Control Method?
I've taken the pill which was fine as long as I could remember to take it. ... I personally do not believe in birth control methods other than the condom, ...
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- I would go with the Mirena IUD. You don't have to worry about taking a pill and you can start trying after you've had 2 periods (I think). I would do it again. Good luck.
- The Mirena IUD has been great for me. I have no real period (just some spotting from time to time) nor any PMS symptoms of any kind. It lasts 5 years and I'm pretty ...
- I'm on ortho evera (the patch) and I love it. It is a beige "sticker" that you can put on your stomach or backside and you switch it out once a week. It is low hormo...
Non Hormonal Birth Control
Read all 15 responses: "Hi, its that time to seek out birth control. ... tampons to the menstrual cup, so I can't judge the increase other than guessing. ...
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- Hi S., I used the pill for a few years and started to know how my moods would be by where I was in the cycle. I have PMS and it became worse on the pill. I then used ...
- I have the same problem with any type of hormones. My moods go crazy.... and i have tried them all -- including the nuva-ring. After #2 we resorted to using condoms ...
- Hi, I've had a copper IUD for almost two years..the Paraguard. It's been a love hate relationship. In the beginning I had breakthrough spotting that lasted close to...
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
Read all 11 responses: "Can anyone suggest a good birth control method (besides ... Now my husband and I will be looking into the other options out there. ... i am taking micronor, or the mini-pill. its been working for me. iits just like ... I've also found that I have more of a libido than I did when I was using ...
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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.
How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After Stopping Birthcontrol?
well, I have since gotten back on and then off of the birthcontrol again. .... 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...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have only tried the Mirena and then switched to the pill because of .... Like you I was unable to take any birth control pill after I had kids ... The other option is just condoms, which if you get an iud you should ...
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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...
Having Horrible PMS symptoms...don't Want to Go on the Pill.
I tried Ortho-Tricyclen Lo, which is a lower dose birth control pill - and .... It's one pill a day very tiny, and I haven't had any problems other than the ...
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- One thing to try is to take 2,000 mg of calcium each day. However, you need to take it in 500 mg doses (or less). Another thing that has helped me tremendously is...
- L., this is my first time leaving any feedback... I've never had children, but have a lot of similar symptoms to your depression/anxiety (I'm manic/depressive) and mig...
- In the past, I have had similar problems. One thing I found, was that if I watch what I eat it makes a difference. For example, try avoiding all sugar and eat as nat...
Good Birth Control Pill
Apr 26, 2009 ... Connect, find other moms just like you .... Better than the Pill, a Tubal, or a Vasectomy, have you checked out Essure. It is permanent sterilization for women. ... Seeking Low or Hormone-free Birth Control Options ...
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- There is a new implantable birth control that is like Norplant. Ask your doctor about that, it is good for 3 years?
- I was on Yasmin for over 3 years and never had any ill side effects. It is a bit pricey so check with your insurance. My insurance doesn't cover enough to make it affo...
- I have a Mirena IUD and I love it. I have forgetten that it is in there. I will never go back to Birth control Pills. This is so much easier. I was able to get it done...
Yaz Birth Control
I also stopped having my period (then again, I've had that happen with other types of birth control pills); I know many doctors say that's not bad for your ...
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- I was on Yaz for 6 months years ago. My body has never reacted very well w/ any change hormonally...but the dr thought w/ the lower doses of hormones in yaz they would...
- Unfortunately, I had a horrible experience with YAZ. I took it for a few months and I ended up with a blood clot in my lung (pulmanary embolism). I almost died from...
- Other than break through bleeding I didn't have any problems. I now take Mircette which so far so good, no nausea or anything. They all have side effects of some sort,...
Getting off Birth Control
She said other than that there is absolutely no reason to wait. ... I've also heard that some people wait after getting off the pill to get their cycles on ...
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- There is absoultly no reason you should wait,according to my doctor. They have said in the past to wait 90 days but that is because for some people it takes a while fo...
- I got pregnant after only being off the pill for 2 weeks. I have a healthy 8 month old now! And my pregnancy was totally normal and problem free.
- I've also heard that some people wait after getting off the pill to get their cycles on a schedule. But, when you think about it, some people get pregnant while ON bi...
Advice on Birth Control
My husband and I are both Catholic, we were using 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 bc is not in the way God had ... My husband and I today have not ever used anything other than the NFP. ... Prayfully consider your options. ...
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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...
