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Mini-pill Birth Control
Oct 29, 2009 ... Mini-pill Birth Control. Hi there.... my doctor put me on the ... I have not gain any weight on it (too soon really to tell) which I am ...
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- I was on the low-dose pill while nursing b/c my doctor was concerned that I would get pregnant too quickly after a c-section. The pill worked, but there were months...
- Hi C., I took the mini-pill while breastfeeding both of my children (the first for 11 1/2 months, the second for 13 months) and with my first, I got my period around ...
- Hi C.- I too went on the mini pill after I had my daughter.I seriously felt like I bled for 8 weeks straight. I hated it! I only lasted 2 months then switched to regul...
Birth Control
Read all 11 responses: "I am planning on switching birth control methods. ... Weight gain was not an issue for me. When I bruoght this up with my OB/GYN he ...
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- I was on the depo shot for a few years before I got pregnant in 2002. I really liked it at first. I stopped the injections to conceive, which took about a year. Onc...
- I never went past the pill or patch. Hubby is in the medical field and says there are way to many complications with the shots. We never used the IUD either because it...
- I have been on Depo for almost 6 years. I like it a lot. Weight gain was not an issue for me. When I bruoght this up with my OB/GYN he said medicne does not make peopl...
40+ Mom Seeking Advice on Birth Control Pills or Other Options
I did take birth control pills in my 20's and in between having my girls, .... It does increase your chances of weight gain, but it makes your periods ...
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- Several people I know have the IUD. It's something that a doctor inserts into the uterus and it lasts for 5 years. Most people have a 1-3 day cycle of spotting per m...
- Hey, K.! Brief message...Husband-Vasectomy-ASAP! Worked for us!!! D. and Robert (aged 50 and 54)...parents to 21 year old and 12 year old........Much ...
- Is vasectomy out of the question? We are tryin' for number two...but have agreed to the ol' "snip-snip", if it is not in the cards for us. Your husband would be in and...
When Should I Start Taking the Pill After Birth
In reality, I would not take Birth Control pills because it changes the physiology of the body and adds extra weight gain. Do you have an alternative to ...
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- Hi S., I would start the pill now. Because if you had your first period you are fertile again. I have met woman who got pregnant by the first check-up which is 6 wee...
- After the birth of my first son, I was breastfeeding full time and given the minipill, you are supossed to start taking it immediatly. After 4 months, when he was no ...
- Start tomorrow, on Sunday. You're supposed to start taking it before you have sex. If you're breastfeeding and taking the minipill, make sure you take it the exact s...
Birth Control. Iud's Compared to Depro and Yas
Well it is time for me to decide on a birth control method. ... I used to take the pill and it also made me gain weight, and was just a pain. ...
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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...
Birth Control
Is anyone or has anyone taken one of those birth control that let you have a ... I haven't noticed any side effects like weight gain, I don't have periods ...
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- T....You don't even have to get the continuous pills you can do it with the regular monthly pills...all you do is skip your sugar pills (the last week) and start on a ...
- I take Seasonale, and I have my period every 3 months. I've been on it since February. I had a little bit of spotting during the final month of the first 3-month cyc...
- I don't recomend the shot. I was on it for about a year and gained 20lbs and I still had like a couple day period. Plus it took 3yrs to get pregnant after I was off. I...
Mirena Birth Control
No weight gain, acne, or moodiness- unlike the pill! There is some cramping, ... I know my ob prescibe it to me but I am over the birth control pill. ...
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- I have it and I really like that I do not have to think about BC ever and also do not ever get a visit from AF! Go on the mirena.com website for lots of info. From my ...
- I have the Mirena too, I got it at my 6 week check up after my second baby (we were a little paranoid since we had gotten pregnant while I was exclusively nursing our ...
- I've had the Mirena for just over two years. I love that after a few months, I essentially stopped getting my period. Although I can't be sure it's the Mirena, I have ...
Birth Control
Birth Control - Albany, OR. I was just curios to know if any of you have had ... I haven't had much weight gain from the IUD (I had way more from the pill! ...
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- I actually am about a year overdue getting it out and have had no side effects.
- I had the Mirena and have since switched to the copper traditional one. On the Mirena I gain about 25 pounds for the 4 years I had it in, since having it out and the ...
- When my friend got the mirena she started having seizures. She had 3 seizures, 3 months in a row, right before her cycle would start. she was a 21 year old healthy w...
Good Birth Control Pill
Apr 26, 2009 ... I will never go back to Birth control Pills. ... I gained a lot of weight & getting off of it was a bleeding nightmare. God bless! Helpful? ...
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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...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Plus there is no weight gain side effects. Also, it works for 5 years! ... Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. ... Mini-pill. I used it with both kids and breastfed as well for 14 months. ...
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- E., Congratulations on your baby! I am nursing my beautiful 4 month old daughter. My dr. put me on a "safe bc pill" at my 6 week check up (at my request). My mil...
- Mini-pill. I used it with both kids and breastfed as well for 14 months. But you should take this pill at the same time every day.
- Congrats!!! Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding.
