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Birth Control While Breast Feeding
The mini pill doesn't contain estrogen, estrogen is what affects the ... Breastfeeding and Birth Control · 13 · Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding ...
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- Hello V., I don't know much about 'pills' except the bad experience I had with them. Are you aware that there is a La Leche League group that meets in Front Roy...
- I have taken the minipill after both of my kids were born and I have never noticed a problem with milk supply.
- I was on the mini pill after my first two children were born and had no problem at all with my supply of milk. (tubes were done after the third or I would have done it...
Coming off Birth Control and Having Issues
Read all 20 responses: "I went off birth control in July after only being on ... I was drinking milk heavily laden with estrogen and eating meat from cows ...
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- I am also a jr. high teacher :) I agree with pp that mentioned the book, Taking Charge of you Fertility. So many of us rely on pills to help us prevent pregnancy and t...
- I would recommend reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It will help you understand your cycle, as well as teach you how to chart to find out if ...
- You've received some very good advice. I just thought I'd add one more thing. My hubby and I have been using natural family planning for a year and it works amazing....
Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind?
I was on the "regular" birth control pill for 4 yrs and it only made me real ... Th "Lo" pill with lower amount of estrogen hormone is popular now. ...
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- Hey D.! I have had both ortho-tri-cylen and now the "lo" and I like the lo A LOT better! My periods are shorter, I'm less crampy and my mood swings are non exist...
- I love Natural Family Planning: www.creightonmodel.com. I would love to answer any questions you have. It works for everyone (not just if you're very regular.) I've us...
- I've taken Micronor off and on for years now. I first started taking it after having my DD and used them while BF but when I stopped nursing I switched to different BC...
Birth Control One Year Later and Still Breastfeeding - Mini-pill or Nuva Ring?
And I opt to not wean my baby in order to use hormonal birth control, ... contained estrogen or other hormones added to it, and see what their answer is. ...
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- My friend and I had heard great things about the ring so we both tried it. After about 3 months I felt like I was going crazy. My friend also had alot more mood swing...
- I just wanted to tell you that the Nuva Ring is not all its cracked up to be. I used it for several months after having my daughter and absolutely detested it. The rin...
- Personally, If you are breastfeeding, I would recommend a non-Rx form of birth control. Condoms work great and don't flood your system w/foreign unnatural activity. W...
Extreme Fatigue the Week Prior to My Period
I've known that soy practically has more estrogen in it than birth control pills , which is why many homeopathic menopause remedies are soy based. ...
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- D., I experienced the same symptoms until I saw a clinical nutritionist who figured out why that was happening. I took a few natural supplements and foods that she as...
- D., you are not the only one who has this problem. After my second child, I had your same symptoms. I was so tired, I looked sick and pale!! I am studying to be a d...
- D., our hormones shift and some experience PMS to the point of depression and other symptoms;do you think you are anemic? Eat lots of leafy greens, sunflower seeds, r...
Done Breastfeeding...How Do I Dry Up?
My Obgyn told me that when I'm done breastfeeding my daughter to let her know and she will prescribe me a birth control with estrogen in it to help my milk ...
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- I had leakage for a year after I finished nursing. My breasts gradually reduced to normal size but I would still experience occassional leaking. I did nurse my 3rd (f...
- My Obgyn told me that when I'm done breastfeeding my daughter to let her know and she will prescribe me a birth control with estrogen in it to help my milk dry up.
- I nursed less and less and tried to go as long in between as possible until I was finally able to go 24 hours. When I felt "full," I put cold packs on under my bra an...
Essure Permanent Birth Control
Anyway, I've read about the Essure permanent birth control and it sounds like ... It is not estrogen based so it is fine if you are prone to blood clots (I ...
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- I don't know anything about that procedure, but from reading your post, you may not want to do it. It sounds like both you and your husband are not for sure that you ...
- Have you looked into an IUD? I have 3 kids, the youngest is 4.5, and I have had the IUD since my 6 week check up after he was born. I had my third child at age 30 and...
- Hi B.! I had the Essure procedure done about 2 years ago and it was a cake walk. It was done 4 months after I had my daughter. So far there has been no down side t...
Bleeding Before My Period Is Due, Dark Brown, Maybe Pregnant?
Oct 24, 2009 ... What it seems like is that the birth control hormones (progesterone and estrogen ) have finally worn off and your body is trying to regulate ...
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- Sounds like your period is coming early. I usually get odd cravings right before my period comes (usually some kind of junk food that i normally don't eat) and if it's...
- Depending on the type of birth control you were on, the hormones from them typically stay in your system for 3-5 months and sometimes up to a year after you stop takin...
- You don't say what your periods were like before you went on the pill. It can take several months for your body to readjust after going off the pill. This may very w...
Mirena vs Implanon
Therefore, birth control pills, patch, etc., anything with estrogen in it is not good for me. I would say go with the one that has the most credibility. ...
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- I have a mirena and I think it is wonderful! I would go with it since it can be easily inserted and removed by pulling the string when you are ready unlike removing f...
- hello J.. i am 22yrs. of age. i have been on all kinds of birth control. i liked the mirena, but my girlfriend got pregnate. she couldn't have it removed until her...
- I am using the Mirena right now, I gave birth to my 1st baby (girl) in August and have been on it ever since. I have had no problems with it at all. I really do like i...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
I was on an estrogen free birth control pill for the first 6 months after my daughter was born and then I never refilled the prescription, because I was ...
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- your LC is definitely wrong about taking birth control. i've been taking and breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter since we left the hospital. i haven't seen any side ...
- this is a very good question, we all hear different things so you kind of wonder hmm. You really can take birth control while nursing, it is called the mini pill. I to...
- The mirena IUD has been my miracle! I've had it for over 2 years, and I never have to worry about birth control. I did a lot of research while I was pregnant with my...
