implanon vs iud
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Mirena vs Implanon
Asked by J.C. from Jackson
on March 29, 2008
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Hello, I recently just gave birth to my first child, a precious little girl and now I am trying to figure out what birth control method to use. I have been interested...
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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...
Chesterfield Mom Needs to Know If Iud's Make Periods Extremely Difficult?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 9, 2006
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Well I have had an IUD for about 16 months. It works great, but my periods have become almost unbareable. Does anyone know if this is normal, or if it will ever calm d...
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- R., I had a copper IUD for about a year, on new years eve I took a pregnancy test and it was positive, went to the the doctor, the ultra sound could not find baby, but...
- I have had an IUD put in after each child. One was for 4 years and one was for 2 1/2. The doctor told me with both of them that it may make your period longer and ma...
- I know that in the beginning it can make your periods worse, but it should even out and start making them less painful, less blood loss, and even stop all together. I...
Acne and Mini-Pill - Other Forms of BC Better? IUD??
Asked by A.S. from Rochester
on March 8, 2009
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Hi!
After having 2 kids, I'm not looking to get pregnant again.
Due to health reasons, I cannot be on regular birth control - only the mini-pill or nothing...
I'v...
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- I was told the IUD still releases hormones similar to the regular pills.
- I have the Mirena IUD. I have not had any issues with acne worsening since I had it inserted. I have issues just before I get my period, always have. I use Proactiv...
- Hi A., I would try NFP Natural Family Planning it's 99.99% effective done right, easy and no chemicals. All BC have side effects... IUD, risk of ectopic pregnancy re...
How is your experience with paragard vs. Mirena?
Asked by L.B. from Wichita
on November 17, 2008
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I can't decide on which IUD to use. I really liked the sound of paragard (copper t) because it doesn't use hormones, but my ob/gyn said women had horrible painful long...
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- I have had the paraguard for 6 years and love it. My periods are slightly heavier than on BC pills, but worth it in my opinion because I didn't want any extra hormone...
- I had the Mirena between my two kids and have now had this one for going on three years. I've loved it and had absolutely no negative side effects other than the blee...
- I have Mirena and love it. My periods have actually been lighter. They last a little longer with spotting, but I haven't had it in very long either. The pain wasn't...
Iud/tubal
Asked by C.K. from York
on March 26, 2008
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Hello,
I am trying to find out some more information on these two procedures. I am currently pregnant with my second child. My husband is 39 and I am 29. He DOES N...
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- I have never had either, but I did talk to my midwife about it and she said that she has delivered more tubal babies than IUD babies. She said that the IUD is a more ...
- Have you looked into an implanon??..Its good for 3 yrs.. I have one. I got it put in 15 months ago after I had my son. It isnt the greatest but It does the job as birt...
- I had a tubal done after my second son, knowing we were going to have a planned c-section-so why not.....I hadn't even thought of it, but the doctor suggested it.........
What Is Your Choice for Birth Control?
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on October 10, 2011
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What do you use for birth control?
I hate the pill because I have a hard time remembering it but many of those other options out there seem to have a lot of side e...
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- S., I have always used the pill. I recently got pregnant while using the pill--100% faithful, never missed a pill/time etc. Unexepected suprise but a welcomed one i...
- Natural Family Planning Method works for us
- Right now I'm on the shot because it's safe during breastfeeding (doesn't affect milk supply) and I can't trust myself to take the pill, and want something very effect...
