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Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? ... only and I have had no issues with it and most B/C makes me super sick! ...
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- I have the Mirena too (like the the Mom below) It is Progesterone only and I have had no issues with it and most B/C makes me super sick!! Maybe look in to it sense i...
- Hi If you are looking to take as few outside hormones as possible, here is another option: natural family planning - completely free of artifical / outside hormones. ...
- Thats kind of funning because in the past 6 1/2 years those are the only 2 birth controls I have been on. I was on the Micronor when I was breastfeeding my 6 year old...
Birth Control Pill
Read all 9 responses: "Is anyone on or been on the genric birth control of ... my dr. had me go on a different pill (I think because it had more estrogen in it ). ... If you are thinking the generic will have less of an mood effect, most ...
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- I had not been on Yaz however I did experience the mood swings with that other new pill that's chewable. There is always a formulary generic version available 2 years ...
- I have been on both Yasmin, the generic of Yasmin and Yaz (for about 3 years). With Yasmin, my body does fine, I take it for reasons other than birth control. With Yaz...
- J., I was on birth control pills on and off for almost 20 years before my daughter was born with no major problems. After she was born, I was put on Yasmin-then the ...
Looking for Birth Control Options Other than Pills
I can understand your frustration with hormonal birth control and the ... to such high levels of estrogen/progesterone for such long periods of time. ...
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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...
Birth Control
Read all 13 responses: "I have been taking birth control pills for about a year and a ... If you have had a child, then Mirena is most likely a good option. ...
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- I have tried a low dose pill in 2 different brands and like them both. I really feel low dose is the way to go. To help you remember to take your pill everyday try s...
- Make sure you talk to your doctor about the side effects you're feeling, as they could be related to a host of other problems or conditions.
- I work for an ob-gyn office and you have many choices. The best thing would be for you to make an appointment and discuss with your gynecologist. There's nuvaring, i...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
I breastfed my son for 15 months and was on the minipill most of that .... 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...
Birth Control While Nursing
For me it seemed like the most effective birth control without risking losing .... Theres a pill called nor b (i think) and it doesnt contain any estrogen ...
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- hey L., Theres a pill called nor b (i think) and it doesnt contain any estrogen just progestoren so it wont dry up your milk... it's made especially for breastfeedin...
- Hi L., My doctor recommended the NuvaRing when I was in the same situation and it did not dry up my milk supply. I still use it now that I'm no longer nursing becaus...
- I've found the Copper IUD to be very convenient. It's currently the most effective (99%) birth control out there with little or no side effects. I've been nursin...
Progesterone Cream for PMS?
Surprisingly, most doctors do not know the difference. fyi - The sythetic hormones have to be tweaked ... Excess estrogen is NOT good, causes many symptoms including PMS, headaches, insomnia, .... Need Some Advice on Birth Control. ...
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- Are you using it throughout your entire cycle? If so then you may be suppressing ovulation. I was told to use it once you have ovulated and then stop using it right be...
- I don't know about the Progesterone for PMS. BUT, I get PMS'y... and what I use is "Hyland's Calms Forte" (the adult version), and liquid/powdered Magnesium (the br...
- Hey L., Don't worry about grossing us out. We're all moms after all and have seen plenty of yucky stuff. It really sounds to me that you are experiencing more hormo...
Birth Control Options
A good alternative to using chemical birth control is called NFP (Natural Family Planning) unfortunately, most dr.s are not taught the truth about this all ...
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- S., I don't have any advice for you, but I wanted to tell you I had a similar experience. I tried the Mirena and hated it. If I had known how much it was going to h...
- A good alternative to using chemical birth control is called NFP (Natural Family Planning) unfortunately, most dr.s are not taught the truth about this all natural met...
- I had my mirena placed 8 weeks after my first son was born. (I'm curious about the women who's doctors wouldn't do it -- the mirena is especially good for postpartum ...
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
Read all 11 responses: "Can anyone suggest a good birth control method (besides ... My OBGYN states it is okay since it has a low dosage of estrogen. .... I wanted to add that you CAN most certainly breastfeed AND take birth control. ...
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- Try the mini-pill. It only has progesterone in it, so it shouldn't reduce your milk supply!
- I breastfeed also. My son is 7 months now and my OB gave me a progesterone pill for BC. I have been using the pill since my 6 week check-up and haven't had any breas...
- i am taking micronor, or the mini-pill. its been working for me. iits just like the pill but its safe when breastfeeding and did not lower my milk supply.
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
Also, most people are surprised to hear that the birth control pill should .... I was on an estrogen free birth control pill for the first 6 months after my ...
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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...
