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IUD Stories?
They say that you should maually check the strings once a month but I ... I love that once it is in, I don't need to worry about birth control ... It is by far the best birth control I have used and I have tried birth control pills, ...
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- I had Mirena for about 9 months before I finally had it removed. It was a little painful putting it in and taking it out (like a contraction), and I had cramps for a ...
- I have had the Mirena for a year and a half now and have not have any negative side effects including no headaches or weight gain. It was recommended by my OB/GYN as ...
- I had the Mirena IUC, and had a horrible experience! My problems included MIGRAINES (3-5 a week for the entire year I had the implant), weight gain, bad back pain, acn...
Birth Control Question - Possible Morning Sickness?
Read all 6 responses: "I just recently switch my birth control from Ortho Tri- cyclen Lo to Levora. The first month I was on it I was super anxious, ...
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- I may sound like a broken record, but I highly suggest you get off the pills and get the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Dr. Toni Weschler! I am unable to take...
- Oh yes, I've had these symptoms from BC pills. My doctor prescribes one pill, and of course I get the generic. But, then the generic had a generic. So, I just went ...
- I don't know about the nausea, but I know one birth control I was on I wanted to cry and I really had as you say pms problems, so they deceided it was the wrong streng...
Problems with Generic Birth Control?
I only have to worry about it once a week for 3 weeks a month. One week you aren 't on anything, ... I have the same problem with my birth control pills. ...
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- Hey try the patch. I just read something that said it was better anyway. If that's not working for you there are other options. Talk to your dr about what you can use....
- R., I have had very good luck with the Depo shot. It's convenient because you only have to get it every 3 months so there is no having to remember to take the pill...
- I gave up on pills because of the side effects. I now just use Natural family planning. Great if you can follow rules and there are no side effects! It is different...
IUD Cramps Anyone?
I got pregnant, twice, on birth control pills. ... sterilization but you might want to look into the once a month patch or shot if you don't like the pill. ...
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- You don't mention which IUD you have. I have the Mirena and mine has been wonderful. I would worry a lot about those symptoms. I got mine in 5/06 and I bled a little i...
- I just got one in November 07. Cramps are common but occassional for me. My md warned me but said they should not be severe. Maybe a second opinion is a good idea. My ...
- I'va had a mirena IUD for 4 years. I had irregular bleeding for about 6 months but now my periods are very light. I get cramps 1 day a month but Alleve takes care of...
Birth Control Pills/ Cramps/ Remedies OH MY
It is the birth control that you take for 3 months then have one period, ... past couple of years and never have cramps....unless I skip a month of pills. ...
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- This may sound terrible, but if you are in that much pain, and can't get anything else to work, your doctor can prescribe you a painkiller to use during that time. Per...
- I used to get really bad cramps too. I took the advice of a close friend and started taking Yasmin birth control pills and I have also watched my caffeine intake. I ...
- Hi C., Since I have had periods I had the most HORRIBLE cramps. Even in High school I would have to take the whole day off because the pain was so unbearable I wouldn...
Birth Control Options: NuvaRing, Birth Control Pills, and Mirena
Then there are birth control pills, which they would put me on a monophasic ... Change it once a week and that's it. The only thing w/the Patch is that it's ...
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- I am a mother of three and 24yrs old and I AM ON THE SHOT, but it has made me keep my baby fat this time. I normally go to 140 -145 and now with the shot I am 170 and...
- I do not have advice about these, but have previously used the Fertility Awareness Method aka FAM. No Hormones except your own. Taking Charge of You Fertility is a g...
- I have the Mirena IUD. I had minor cramping when it was inserted and nothing since. I have had it in since March of 04. I personally love it. I would never even have t...
Birth Control Pills? Depo Shot? What to Do
Aug 10, 2009 ... I take the Yasmine birth control pill and it is awesome. .... for you each month , please check with your OBGYN - I did that once - for about ...
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- Everyone is different - I did 'after the fact' research, what i found astounded me. What was happening to me happened to many other women. I simply googled "depo shot"...
- I don't know about infertility issues, my doctor didn't mention them, but I went on Seasonique after having my daughter, the first 6 weeks were good, but after that I ...
- Hey N., I'm on Loestrin 28. The periods are light and last 4 days. I love it. No side effects. Happy Hunting! Need anything, else, I'll try and help! Stephanie
Birth Control Side Affects?
I've heard from multiple sources that birth control really messes up your fertility cycle and makes it much more difficult to pregnant once off the pill. ...
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- I had never heard that. I personally was on the pill for most of my adult life. Three months prior to want to begin trying to get pregnant, I got off the pill so my ...
- Everybody is different. I have a friend if she skips a day of pills, she is pregnant. For me, I have been on birth control since I was 18. My first was born when I ...
- I'm not going to tell you anything much different than you've already been told. It really depends on you, the type of pill, the length you've been on it. I was on th...
Looking for Birth Control Options Other than Pills
I can understand your frustration with hormonal birth control and the adverse ... And personally I believe when you're on the pill for month after month, ...
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- Have you considered Natural Family Planning? It's a method where you take your temperature and check for signs of fertility. There are classes available in the area in...
- Condoms? Ive also used VCF or Encare suppositories. But with those 2 I also tracked ovulation and avoided the 3 days before/after to be safer. YOu can also use the pul...
- I'm with you A., I don't like the idea of taking hormones. There is also some info to suggest that hormonal bc can make women more prone to certain cancers and set the...
Side Effects or Problems After Mirena Removal.
Nov 2, 2009 ... I was probably having sex once a month and felt like it was chore. ... I think I might go back to old fashioned birth control pills or get ...
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- Can't comment about Mirena in particular, but I had a definite loss of sex drive when I was on oral birth control pills. I attributed it to the hormones. And sure en...
- I have an appointment next weekend to have my Mirena IUD taken out also. I don't think adding hormones can benefit you, and potentially harm you. I think it's health...
- When I was looking into this one, I read that what you describe are side effects though not everyone gets them or at the same intensity. It can also lower and/or shor...
