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Questions on Birth Control
Have no embarrassment over asking about birth control, ... Most Docs say the first sunday after you start your next period, but it varies. ...
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- Most Birth Controls are effective after 1 month. I found this online for you: http://www.wwu.edu/chw/ask_the_doc/post/1-1000/0396.html
- N., Please! Have no embarrassment over asking about birth control, there is no reason to, you are an adult woman and should ask if you need it, most of us have been ...
- N.--I can't really give you advice about the birth control pill, but it sounds like you need a new pharmacist and a new doctor. You're asking simple questions that bo...
Short-Term Birth Control Methods/Products
My husband and I have been gearing up to start trying..." ... I also plan to consider a diaphragm for my method of birth control after our first. ...
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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...
Cramping with Birth Control Pills?
After 8 years of not having to be on birth control, I am now back on the pill. ... to start your first period since giving birth? some women don't start ...
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- My youngest is now 3 months old also, and I am on my 3rd month of Loestrin (mini pill). I have break thru bleeding, random cramping, and other pms-like symptoms. Wit...
- Everyone is different because I am also on the mini pill and have had some cramping. I've been on it since my daughter was 6 wks and she's now 8 months. It hasn't be...
- oh my gosh... please do not believe that breastfeeding is complete birth control! almost every doctor/nurse will tell you that is not the case... that's why there are ...
Birth Control
My sister is thinking about going back on birth control. ... for you to come in on your cycle b/c its easier but I always start and stop on the weekend. ...
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- I have an IUD and I love it. The first 3 months your body has to adjust so you may bleed alot but if you can get past that it is worth it. I have lots of female proble...
- If your sister has many sensitivities, I suggest she proceed with caution. I would never use it, but a good friend of mine did and she gained a tremendous amount of w...
- she can go on the depo shot
Birth Control Causing Weight Gain
Read all 17 responses: "I was put on Progesterone only birth control pills ... I start loosing weight and my apetitte gone. then web site from the rpoduct ...
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- I always gained weight when I was on the pill. I know plenty of others who have said the same thing. I asked my doctor why they say you don't gain weight from the pi...
- Hi A., I am a little confused about your message. Did your dr. put you on b.c .pills because you requested them, or did he put you on them because he didn't want you ...
- If you feel this is causing you to gain weight, you might want to see your doctor sooner. If nothing else, at least you'll know. In the meantime, you might want to try...
When Did You Get Your Period After STOPPING Birth Control Pills?
I've not taken Seasonique, but when I used regular birth control pills, ... four cycles I had to have Provera to jump start the cycle and clomid to ovulate. ...
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- If you weren't having periods with the pills, I am wondering if it is just taking your body a little extra time to get back into it's natural routines. I would take an...
- I've not taken Seasonique, but when I used regular birth control pills, I didn't get a period for months after stopping them. In fact a year later, for four cycles I h...
- I was on seasonique for a year and got my period as soon as I stopped. Then again 28 days later. But, everyone reacts differently to the hormones in the pills. If y...
Advice on Birth Control
My husband and I are both Catholic, we were using Birth Control..." ... When my period did start, it had been 6 months, that month we got pregnant again! ...
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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...
Birth Control Pill
I have been going back and forth about birth control and decided the pill would be best ... But I have NEVER been on the pill and dont know where to start. ...
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- I was on Ortho Tri-cyclen for about 10 years, then they developed a generic kind... Didn't like it! I had breakthrough bleeding w/ the generic. I went back on the ...
- If anything, the pill should HELP your PMS, not make it worse. If you have a family history of heart disease or stroke, be sure you ask your doctor about taking a b...
- Personally, I found it caused me to gain weight and be very moody.
Please Help!! Birth Control or Pregnant??
Read all 29 responses: "So i been on birth control for a year. Today is tuesday. ... Morning sickness is not going to start with in a few days of pregnancy. ...
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- Unprotected sex and no birth control. Take a test and stop taking birth control until you are 100% sure you are not pregnant.
- There is really no way to no for sure this early. My bet would be "not pregnant." You are right to think doubling-up on the pill can cause nausea and vomiting. So t...
- More then likely it was from taking 2 pills. However, wait a week and take a pregnancy test to be sure.
Natural Birth Control???
At around six months of age, the baby will start taking solids or liquids other than ... It has everything you need to know about natural birth control. ...
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- What about a diaphram? I used one years ago because I too didn't like condoms. Have you talked to your gynecologist about it? That might be the place to start. Be...
- Very Easy - NFP - Natural Family Planning There are even ways to monitor while nursing to help know when your cycles will come back Check out http://ccli.org Th...
- i successfully avoided w/ tcoyf prior to both of my pregnancies. please feel free to pm me w/ questions.