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Breastfeeding and Birth Control
I have the Mirena IUD and love it! I would reccomend it becuase as a nursing mom with an ... Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. ...
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- E., Congratulations on your baby! I am nursing my beautiful 4 month old daughter. My dr. put me on a "safe bc pill" at my 6 week check up (at my request). My mil...
- Mini-pill. I used it with both kids and breastfed as well for 14 months. But you should take this pill at the same time every day.
- Congrats!!! Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding.
Questions About Mirena
I have not had a period or migrane in 3 months- the best "side effect" of the Mirena. I tell everyone about this amazing birth control. ...
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- I am, by no means, an expert. But, I do know that there is an IUD out there that does not secrete hormones. I'm going to guess that the side effects you experienced ...
- I got the Mirena after my last pregnancy. I have now had it for about a 6 mos and love it!! I would highly recommend it. I was thinking I was done having kids but w...
- A.- I have been using Mirena since February and I am very pleased with it. In the beginning I had light bleeding for about a month. The doctor had warned me abot this...
Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? ... In addition to the side effects you read about, it does have it's own risks. ...
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- Beware of progestin only. I took it in a natural form and put myself into a menopause state. Balance is everything.
- I'm taking progestin only (generic version of Micronor - Camila) due to nursing. So far I haven't had any issues. I'm 29 with a 6 m.o., if that makes a difference.
- My best friend was on Micronor while she was nursing her then 11 month old daughter (she wanted the reduced level of hormones because of the nursing). Oops - she got ...
Birth Control Options - IUD Vs. Depo?
My husband and I have two children & at the moment, we feel our family is complete. ... It has fewer side effects and can be removed at any time . ...
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- I strongly recommend Natural Family Planning. There are no pills or devices, but rather complete union between you and your husband. You just have to become aware of y...
- I LOVE the NuvaRing!!
- I would say go with mirena. It has fewer side effects and can be removed at any time . The shot is not reversible. Mirena can be used for up to 5 years and with easy r...
Birth Control to Shrink an Ovarian Cyst?
I went in and told them again about my weird side effects from (or so I ... Yes, I have been placed on birth control pills to remove cysts and it worked. ...
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- When I was 21, I had a lemon-sized cyst on my ovary. My doc put me on the pill to shrink the cyst...and it didn't work. I had surgery to remove the cyst and it wasn't ...
- Hi M., I had 2 ovarian cysts removed 3 weeks ago. They were both about 5 cm. They were found during an ultrasound while I was pregnant and they decided to wait to...
- Hi M., I had a cyst removed when I was 17 it was supposed to be done laproscopic but because of the size (a large grapefruit) they ended up making an incision I was i...
Side Effects to Depo-Provera??
Also, how long does it take after the 3 months for your cycle to normalize? ... I did the Depo at one point in time without any side effects that I can ... I have been on tons of different birth control and this one is the next to worse ...
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Birth Control Fat Gain
Have you thought about natural family planning? It's just as reliable as hormonal birth control, but with no health- or weight-gain side effects. Helpful ? ...
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- I had the same problem with Orthocept when I was on it. I stayed at the same weight +/- a few pounds but I developed noticeable fat deposits on my hips and belly. I ha...
- Have you thought about natural family planning? It's just as reliable as hormonal birth control, but with no health- or weight-gain side effects.
- Lots of crunches and walking will help trim you up.
Health Problems After Yasmin Birth Control?
I also had to have my gall bladder removed in my early 20's. As far as I know, that was a common birth control at that time. ... This stuff does effect you down the line, it stays in your system for a while, ... experience with any of the pills but I had Mirena for a year and had horrible side effects from it. so I ...
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- I don't have any experience with any of the pills but I had Mirena for a year and had horrible side effects from it. so I would check it out more and honestly I was to...
- Wow, I've never heard of that, and that's the type I have been on for several years. I've never had any problems with it. I have actually stopped taking it for the pas...
- I had to have my gall bladder removed 5 months after I had my first baby. The doctor at the time told me that it is very common for young women to have this problem ri...
Good Birth Control Pill
Apr 26, 2009 ... Does anyone know of a good one or have you had a bad one that I should know about. .... birth control side effects · buy condoms ...
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- There is a new implantable birth control that is like Norplant. Ask your doctor about that, it is good for 3 years?
- I was on Yasmin for over 3 years and never had any ill side effects. It is a bit pricey so check with your insurance. My insurance doesn't cover enough to make it affo...
- I have a Mirena IUD and I love it. I have forgetten that it is in there. I will never go back to Birth control Pills. This is so much easier. I was able to get it done...
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 all ... I have a Mirena - the physical side effects I had were cramps and .... Mirena DOES have hormones, however it is a lower does than any BC pill. ...
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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...