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Seeking Advice from Any Women Who Has Had Mirena (IUC) Birth Control Done.
My OB/GYN's nurse said she bled for too long on the Mirena and had it taken out. .... Seeking Advice About the MIRENA Birth Control - M. A ...
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- Hi C., I had Mirena in for five years. I would NOT recommend it. I do not want to scare you of it, but my experience does not seem to be unique. I have found atleas...
- Hi C., I see all of your responses have been positive. You may want to search back a bit in the "requests/responses" from a few months ago, there were quite a few po...
- I JUST had my Mirena put in 2 weeks ago. SO far so good. I LOVE it already. It was pretty painful when getting it put in, but my pain tolerance is pretty low. Other th...
Trying to Get Pregnant 3Rd Time
We too are going for #3, we have a 3yo and 5 yo. I haven't been on birth control for ... How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After Stopping Birthcontrol? ...
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- We are expecting our 3rd in July. It actually took about 6 months the 3rd time. It was much quicker the other 2 times.
- When I got off of birth control, it took us 6 months to get pregnant. I am now 20 weeks along! For others, though, it can take longer...I heard up to one or two years...
- When we were trying for our second after 6 months I got an ovulation kit at the drugstore - turns out my cycles is a bit different than I thought and I ovulated later ...
Hormones Out of Control
I think for some women, this type of birth control and the hormones it produces, .... Don't wait too long. Get to a doctor sooner if you have to. ...
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- Yes! That is the Mirena.... Google it and see all of the other blogs about the effects of it. I know it is convenient but because it is progestin only its effects ar...
- I would get my thyroid checked, too. It can cause all of the problems that you described. Good luck to you- I hope you feel better soon!
- I would advise having your thyroid checked out as well. Some thyroid conditions cause you to lose weight, some cause you to gain weight. These symptoms sound similar ...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I too had some issues with feeling bad on birth control. ... and the spotting can last long enough to be a bit annoying, but I guess it's ...
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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...
Implantion or Just Spotting While on Birth Control??
I have been on birth control since my 2nd son was born in 2006. ... But to be sure, maybe just do a pregnancy test cause I have heard of that too! ... but that only works if you have an irregular cycle and a long luteal phase. ...
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- I had the same thing happen a couple of months ago. Who knows why it happens, but I was not pregnant. Obviously, if you don't get your period this week, you should ta...
- Well, I'm a little confused, or maybe you are? 1) Birth control prevents ovulation *most of the time*. So, unless you are charting, how would you know you ovulated w...
- Hi. I've spotted on occassion while on birth control, but with no pregnancies. We hear that birth control is not 100% effective, and I've known two of the except...
Do Birth Control Pills Really Make It Harder to Lose Weight?
I've also heard from some friends BC pills can make you gain weight too! ... you exercising at least 5 times a week/breaking a long heavy sweat...high heart rate ? ... For the 3 years I was on birth control I gained 10 lbs each year! ...
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- For the 3 years I was on birth control I gained 10 lbs each year! My OB said, "enough" & decided the Mirena IUD would be best for me. I complained constently to my g...
- No N., Loosing weight is just hard, and after every baby it gets harder. But it has nothing to do with the pill. I've been using the pill for 8 years, and it never mad...
- the studies I've read and heard from my doc about weight gain and the pill....the average weight gain is 5 lbs. and it's usually water weight. When you have more t...
Twins Soon After Discontinuing Birth Control?
Please let me know (sorry its so long) Thank you! Respond to Question ... My sister ended up with twins soon after discontinuing her birth control pill, ... I've read about this before, too. It's called the "rebound effect. ...
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- I've never heard of an increased chance of twins after stopping birth control. However, it sounds like they run in your family. Good luck either way, twins or a sing...
- I have no Idea if you can have twins after discontinuing birth control but I do know that if twins runs in you family it is pretty likely you will have them. My Great ...
- Yes, I am a twin and my mom says that she got pregnant with my sister and I right after she went off the pill....within the first 2 months!!
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
Read all 11 responses: "Can anyone suggest a good birth control method ... and milk supply and baby are doing just fine (libido is fine too). ... As long as I drink lots of water and get some sort of rest, I am good to go. good luck. ...
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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.
Birth Control Options - IUD Vs. Depo?
My doctor said the Mirena was keeping my uterine lining TOO thin, which was what caused the spotting. .... What Is the Best Form of Birth Control? ...
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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...
Endometriosis and Lupron Injections for Pain
I would be very careful about staying on Lupron for too long, but it does help. Have you tried birth control pills? If they will manage your symptoms it ...
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- I, too, did 6 months of Lupron shots for endometriosis. The side effects were managable. I had a lap. done right after the 6 months and the enometriosis that was lef...
- Hi Tasha, My daughter is 19, she was diagnosed(surgery) with endo her senior year in high school. She has tried many treatment options, every type of birth control...
- i've found the yahoo group for the endometriosis research association very informative and helpful. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erc/ i would check the arch...
