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IUD Or Other Method?
... heard conflicting information about how effect andor comfortable they are Are they worth considering or should I stick with oral contraceptives I should ...
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- Hi D.. The IUD isn't always for everyone. If your Insurance covers it I beleave the Mirena might be a good options speak to you Doctor about it. My favorite contercept...
- Hi D., I am the mother of three now ages 6,5, and 10 wks. I just had my first IUD placed this week and I think it's completely worth considering. I have in the pas...
- I have the IUD (mirena) and it has been awesome for me. My husband is a physician and is good friends with our OB. My husband asked our OB what form of birth control...
Natural Family Planning
I used the sympto-thermal method (using barrier contraceptives in lieu of abstinence during fertile times) for about 2 years with good success (i.e., ...
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- Hi A., I highly recommend a book titled: Taking Charge of Your Fertility; The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control and Pregnancy Achievement by Toni Weschler,...
- A really great book is "Taking Charge of your Fertility" that explains exactly how and what to chart. I learned so much from it! NFP is like 99% effective if done cor...
- Hi A.! I also reccommend the book and the Billings method (it's not outdated!). There is A LOT more to Family Planning than taking your temperature. There are a lot...
Need Info on Increasing Fertility
In addition to all the good advice, please also research natural contraceptives. .. like Soy and Green Peas, you'll want to avoid those. ...
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- Here's a link to a CBS article/program regarding chiropractic helping with infertility. In my office we have had women who couldn't conceive or maintain pregnancies s...
- Try tantra. Also, thoughts are things so choose your thoughts and words wisely. See yourself with the baby you desire, see how happy you and your husband are and how ...
- I have heard good things about acupuncture and fertility.
Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor
Some foods can be natural contraceptives, including soy and green peas (please don't take my word for it - research for info). There are foods and herb teas ...
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- It's awesome!!! I got pregnant 2x on "2 squares" (you'll understand that after you see it). Good luck.
- Hi A., I completely understand your frustration. My husband and I got pregnant with my son 6 years ago by a whoops then after he was born (about a year and a half late...
- I don't have any experience with the fertility monitor, but I wanted to tell you that I was on Clomid for over a year through my OB/GYN with no results (I also had irr...
Birth Control Side Affects?
I've always heard that birth control pills along with many other contraceptives can prevent pregnancy for up to a year. I would stop the pills ASAP. ...
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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...
Anxiety Attacks?
J., are you on any oral contraceptives? I had similar symptoms as an o/c side effect. I switched and symptoms were better - dr. reccommended antidepressants ...
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- I also have a history of anxiety attacks. It is so frustrating because it is so hard to explain to anyone. I had been on and off medications since my early 20's and ...
- Hi J. Even thou you started the mini pill in april it may be that it has thrown your hormones off and you need to try something else. T.
- I had the same thing happen when I went back on the pill after my second child. The same thing happened to my sister too. Google Dr. John Lee. He has good information ...
Seeking Help on Trying to Get Pregnant.
I took that kind of shocking because, I'm not on the pill or taking any kind of contraceptives. I just want to know what is the problem & why haven't i ...
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- Hi, I am sorry to hear you are having a problem conceiving. Have you tried tracking your ovulation chart? There are a few sites you can use. http://pregnancy.ab...
- Hi Kyshna, Colleen F. has already told you about Natural Family Planning I just wanted to add my two cents. NFP is now called NaproTechnology. It is a way to read...
- It has been surprising to me that so many woman are struggling with this issue. I have never dealt with it, but I wanted to refer you to my friend's blog who has been...
Mirena
I looked into it and my Dr said it's not worth it unless you plan to have it in for more than 2 years financially comparing it will other contraceptives. ...
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- I got the mirena about a month and a half ago after my second child and its not to bad there was a little bit of pain when they put it in so take some motrin before yo...
- The IUD is a very effective birth control. I used it for awhile. Advantages are you don't have to remember to take a pill, it doesn't cause cancer, and you don't have...
- I like my Mirena. It can be a pain at first but after a while you don't even know you have it in. I enjoy it, it allows me to do some things. Although you have to c...
Timing Issues
Plus you can use these methods to avoid pregnancy, too, which would give you the freedom to stop using hormonal contraceptives if you want. ...
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- Hi J.! My sister and I were just reading your request and I thought I would try and help you. My sisters husband is also a truck driver and has the same type of pro...
- Definitely start learning Natural Family Planning (or Fertility Awareness Method with the "Taking Charge..." book). Understanding your own body and your cycles is rea...
- All it takes is one day, as long as the timing is right, so I would start by charting your cycle. "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler is a great book to...
Allergic Reaction to Cephalexin
Can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Liver disease--Griseofulvin may on rare occasion cause side effects affecting the liver. ...
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- Serious Side Effects of Cephalexin Some cephalexin side effects can indicate a potentially serious complication. If you experience any of these problems, stop taking ...
- Please try Aloe Vera. It heals skin "magically". It has to be the pulp or pure form of it, not just lotion that contains it. I have tried it on burns, cuts and rashes ...
- I have had allergic reactions to multiple antibiotics and it takes a long time for the rashes to go away. In fact, for me, they continued to get worse for 5-7 days AF...
