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Breastfeeding and the Pill
It is a POP birthcontrol pill. "Progestrone only pill" so it has no ... So I chose not to use any birth control. I breast fed my daughter until she was 13 ...
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- L., im not sure what IUD they recommended, but i use the mirena, its an iud, when i got it, i was still nursing and i love it, of course like any bit=rth control, it h...
- Make sure you take the pill at the exact same time every day. It doesnt offer the same effectiveness as the combine pills do. There is no wiggle room with the mini-pil...
- The progesterone only pills have been shown to have better outcomes for breastfeeding moms, BUT even those can diminish your milk supply. The shot is NOT a good optio...
When to Start Birth Control Pills
obviously....your doctor prescribed your birth control pills for you. ... You do not have 2 wait 2 get a period before you start taking the pill again. ...
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- Hi! You can actually start taking the pill while you are still nursing, provided it is a progesterone-only pill. I believe once you are done nursing, like you, you a...
- Ask your OB or the nurse at your OB's office. Three months after I had my first baby, I had not yet started my period again,and I was breastfeeding when I found out I ...
- Hi - Make an appt with your OB/GYN - or potentially - just call. That is all I had to do - I just told them - I am done nursing & want to start the pill. They called...
Birth Control Pill
Does anyone have any experience with the GENERIC form of birth control pills? .... It's nice to not take the pill everyday. I've had it for 5 months and ...
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- the generic is usually the same, i used to take ortho tri-cylen and now i take tri-sprintec and it's working out pretty well, i know how ya feel i have a terrible time...
- I'm not sure about that specific type, but i did start taking generic after my son was born and it was horrible!! I'm not sure if it was the pills or me, but i tried s...
- Before I switched to the Nuvaring I used the generic pills and found they were the same as the name brand I was taking before. If the pill you were taking was working ...
How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After Stopping Birthcontrol?
I had been on birth control for over 7 years. Be patient, it will come. DO NOT STRESS OR WORRY ABOUT IT! You just got off of the pill and it usually takes a ...
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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...
Twins Soon After Discontinuing Birth Control?
My sister ended up with twins soon after discontinuing her birth control pill, and twins did not run on either side of the family. ...
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- I've never heard of an increased chance of twins after stopping birth control. However, it sounds like they run in your family. Good luck either way, twins or a sing...
- I have no Idea if you can have twins after discontinuing birth control but I do know that if twins runs in you family it is pretty likely you will have them. My Great ...
- Yes, I am a twin and my mom says that she got pregnant with my sister and I right after she went off the pill....within the first 2 months!!
Birth Control Pill - Which One Should I Go On?
I do not need a mini-pill any more since I am not breastfeeding. I wish to switch to a "regular" birth control pill because I do not like some of the side ...
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- Talk to your doctor about Mirena. I actually managed to get pregnant while on the patch and after my daughter was born, I had my doctor put in Mirena ... haven't had ...
- Before I became pregnant I was on the patch (ortho-evra) and loved it. I found that I did not like the pill because of forgetting or that it made me very emotional. Yo...
- I would stay away from hormones as much as possible. I had a stroke in my early thirties that was attributed to being on birth control. If you have genetics that make...
Birth Control and Nursing
I would reccomend using another form of birth control. I was on the same pill and when I began giving up feedings I ended up pregnant. I am not sure when ...
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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...
Short-Term Birth Control Methods/Products
I also plan to consider a diaphragm for my method of birth control after our first. ... I AM NOT SURE WHAT FORM OF THE PILL YOU ARE USING, BUT MOST OF MY ...
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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...
Birth Control
Apr 26, 2009 ... I do not like to take the birth control pill, not a big fan of needles, scared about the IUD and the implant but I was considering the ...
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- We used natural family planning and it worked for us. Not only did it help us space our children but being aware of my cycles helped us to get pregnant right away whe...
- I highly recommend the book "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. I and several of my friends have used it very successfully to get pregnant, and at leas...
- Most of the responses to this point are pretty good. I agree with talking with your OB/GYN. I also didn't like the idea of the pill, IUD, or implant. I learned my cy...
Spotting with Birth Control
Hang in there and try not to worry! :-). Helpful? ... After giving birth, your hormone levels are not the same as prior to ... Mini-pill Birth Control ...
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- Hi, G.! Call your OB/GYN and make an appointment. It is likely that even if this was the same pill you were on prior to pregnancy and it worked fine, it may not work...
- What pill are you on? A lot of the newer pills are VERY low dose and can mess with your hormones just enough to cause spotting, but not a "full period"...basically yo...
- I just know that I spotted infrequently when I was on the pill. If you want to, you can ask your doctor for a blood test. I had one at just 5 days after conception a...
