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Birth Control
Read all 5 responses: "What is a good birth control to use with the least amount of side effects. About how much do they cost now a days? Lonie"
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- I used Yasmin for a while too, and it was great. I'm currently on Ortho Novum, which is a generic similar to yasmin. I however just went to the dr Friday for my annu...
- I have the Paraguard (Copper T) IUD. My doctor put it in, it was covered by insurance and there is not a monthly fee because it is just "in there". I can keep it in ...
- I take Yasmin as well...no side effects for me and I have reacted to a few of the others...it is not cheap though...it tends to be on the upper end of a copay and with...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have been through so many types of birth control since I was 17 and ... I have a Mirena - the physical side effects I had were cramps and ...
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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...
Finding a New Birth Control
Sep 28, 2009 ... No periods for me at all and no side effects. I couldn't ask for better birth control. And my insurance company paid 100% of the cost to have it put it, ...
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- I love my Mirena too - I got it about 3 months after the birth of my daugther. at first I had a lot of spotting and cramping, but after a few weeks nothing - I've hard...
- Congratulations W. on the anticipation of your new arrival! I understand exactly where you are coming from and the decision you are trying to make because I have just...
- Have had Mirena now for 5 years and am planning on having a new one put in next month. It has been wonderful. No periods for me at all and no side effects. I couldn...
Birth Control
As far as I can tell I really don't have any side affects from it. It's great you don't have to worry about birth control for 3 weeks, and you don't feel it ...
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- I switched to that 2 years ago cause I kept forgetting to take my pill and the patch made me very sick. I LOVE it. U nor your partner do not feel it. It's not hard to ...
- I have used the product for about four months. I have not had any unsual side effects. I love it! The ring is inserted for three weeks and you take it out on the fo...
- I've been on the Nuvaring for 2 years now and I love it. As far as I can tell I really don't have any side affects from it. It's great you don't have to worry about bi...
Birth Control
Just a quick note - consider carefully before you take the birth control shot. SEVERAL women I know have had severe side effects and long-term complications ...
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- How about condoms? They help the guy last longer, and you get all kinds for variety and for "her pleasure" :) For extra protection, you can use a condom plus diaph...
- I have been on the depo shot for a year now. My only negative experience with it is my second shot after the first 3 months, I had to take an antibiotic and I spotted...
- I used to use the Nurva Ring and loved it. I have tried the sponge and that was ok, you have to insert it at a certain time and that was one thing that didn't always ...
Birth Control
I have to agree with many of the women that Depo Provera is an excellent birth control method. I was on Depo for 10 years (no side effects nor weight gain ...
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- Hi A., If you are not planning on having more children for a little while I would suggest a BC called Mirena. It is an intrauterine device. Check out there website ...
- I have to agree with many of the women that Depo Provera is an excellent birth control method. I was on Depo for 10 years (no side effects nor weight gain - but that ...
- you could always try mirena - IUD. it works for 5 years and if your insurance covers it - I'd look into it. You can have it taken out at any time during the five yea...
NEED HELP Finding Good Birth Control!!!
That was an old myth and is no longer listed as a side effect of birth control. The only exception to the weight gain issue is the Depo Provera shots. ...
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- they have low dose hormone birthcontrol i was on mirette and i didn't gain any weight but now i am on none my husband had a vasectomy so i don't have to worry any more...
- They put me on Loestrin FE, i havent gained any weight. Its controls the period, so it is down to like 3-4 days max. I would recommend it.
- what about Mirena? Its an IUD. Its 99% effective. Lasts for 5 years. a PLus is you dont have monthly period (well its a plus for me. LOL) If you do want to become preg...
Side Effects from Changing Birth Control Pills?
Read all 10 responses: "Has anyone experienced major side effects from changing their birth control pill? After I had my son and was nursing, my OB put me ...
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- My major side effect from switching BC pills was a pregnancy with twins. :) This was not after breastfeeding or giving birth, just before my Mommy-days. At the time...
- depending on the birth control pill, some make you have less flow and some make your period disappear entirely. I am normally irregular but I have had my experience wi...
- I'm curious about this too. I went on the 3-month pill almost a year ago, and now instead of getting really heavy periods every three weeks, I get virtually NOTHING, ...
Birth Control!
The new forms of birth control have yet to reveal their side effects but I will tell you that I had my tubes tied at age 21 and have not had any issues. ...
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- It is a major operation for you to have your tubes tied. Why are you bearing the brunt of the responsibility? If he knows for sure he doesn't want any more children,...
- Hi P., I feel the exact same way and my husband feels like yours does. I am still young (at least I think I am ;)), have three children and want one more in the futur...
- Tell your husband to have a vasectomy!! It is much easier for him to do this than you having your tubes tied!! Good luck!
Birth Control
I loved that I didn't have to think about birth control at all, no side effects (for me anyway), once removed you can start trying to get pregnant that day ...
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- D., I have an IUD and love it. I have a 15 month old daughter. I had it inserted 8 weeks after my daughter was born. I have not had a period yet, just a little li...
- Hi D., I have 2 children and dont know if we want anymore. I am still pretty young to get my tubes tied..so my doctor gave me the info on the IUD. I got it insert...
- Read Taking Charge of your Fertility. It outlines the basics of natural birth control using your waking temperatures and observing changes in cervical fluid. most wo...
