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Birth Control
As far as I can tell I really don't have any side affects from it. It's great you don't have to worry about birth control for 3 weeks, and you don't feel it ...
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- I switched to that 2 years ago cause I kept forgetting to take my pill and the patch made me very sick. I LOVE it. U nor your partner do not feel it. It's not hard to ...
- I have used the product for about four months. I have not had any unsual side effects. I love it! The ring is inserted for three weeks and you take it out on the fo...
- I've been on the Nuvaring for 2 years now and I love it. As far as I can tell I really don't have any side affects from it. It's great you don't have to worry about bi...
Birth Control
I have to agree with many of the women that Depo Provera is an excellent birth control method. I was on Depo for 10 years (no side effects nor weight gain ...
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- Hi A., If you are not planning on having more children for a little while I would suggest a BC called Mirena. It is an intrauterine device. Check out there website ...
- I have to agree with many of the women that Depo Provera is an excellent birth control method. I was on Depo for 10 years (no side effects nor weight gain - but that ...
- you could always try mirena - IUD. it works for 5 years and if your insurance covers it - I'd look into it. You can have it taken out at any time during the five yea...
Side Effects from Changing Birth Control Pills?
Read all 10 responses: "Has anyone experienced major side effects from changing their birth control pill? After I had my son and was nursing, my OB put me ...
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- My major side effect from switching BC pills was a pregnancy with twins. :) This was not after breastfeeding or giving birth, just before my Mommy-days. At the time...
- depending on the birth control pill, some make you have less flow and some make your period disappear entirely. I am normally irregular but I have had my experience wi...
- I'm curious about this too. I went on the 3-month pill almost a year ago, and now instead of getting really heavy periods every three weeks, I get virtually NOTHING, ...
Birth Control!
The new forms of birth control have yet to reveal their side effects but I will tell you that I had my tubes tied at age 21 and have not had any issues. ...
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- It is a major operation for you to have your tubes tied. Why are you bearing the brunt of the responsibility? If he knows for sure he doesn't want any more children,...
- Hi P., I feel the exact same way and my husband feels like yours does. I am still young (at least I think I am ;)), have three children and want one more in the futur...
- Tell your husband to have a vasectomy!! It is much easier for him to do this than you having your tubes tied!! Good luck!
Birth Control Pill
Does anyone have any experience with the GENERIC form of birth control pills? .... bleeding and the pill · side effects of birth control ...
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- the generic is usually the same, i used to take ortho tri-cylen and now i take tri-sprintec and it's working out pretty well, i know how ya feel i have a terrible time...
- I'm not sure about that specific type, but i did start taking generic after my son was born and it was horrible!! I'm not sure if it was the pills or me, but i tried s...
- Before I switched to the Nuvaring I used the generic pills and found they were the same as the name brand I was taking before. If the pill you were taking was working ...
What Method of Birth Control Do You Use?
I'm currently taking the pill as my form of birth control, but really want to get away from all the hormones and side effects. Was wondering what other moms ...
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- Hi B., I also had issues with hormonal BC, including the Mirena IUD. I use the other IUD available, called Paraguard. It does not use hormones, and works for up t...
- I used an IUD (Mirena) for 5 years while we were deciding if we were done or not...after 3 years my husband got a vasectomy and I left it in for the remaining 2 years ...
- My husband and i are also thinking of permanent birth control (vasectomy). I just don't think i am ready to take that step. Not that we can afford a 5th!! I am not ...
Birth Control Pill - Which One Should I Go On?
I wish to switch to a "regular" birth control pill because I do not like some of the side effects now - primarily very bad acne and extremely sensitive sore ...
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- Talk to your doctor about Mirena. I actually managed to get pregnant while on the patch and after my daughter was born, I had my doctor put in Mirena ... haven't had ...
- Before I became pregnant I was on the patch (ortho-evra) and loved it. I found that I did not like the pill because of forgetting or that it made me very emotional. Yo...
- I would stay away from hormones as much as possible. I had a stroke in my early thirties that was attributed to being on birth control. If you have genetics that make...
Birth Control
She is thinking of going on the IUD birth control method. Are they any side effects to it? DO you get sick because of it? and does it hurt going in? ...
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- I have an IUD and I love it. The first 3 months your body has to adjust so you may bleed alot but if you can get past that it is worth it. I have lots of female proble...
- If your sister has many sensitivities, I suggest she proceed with caution. I would never use it, but a good friend of mine did and she gained a tremendous amount of w...
- she can go on the depo shot
Side Effects from NuvaRing?
Has anyone else experienced side effects from this birth control? I've been on it for almost 2 years now and until recently I really liked it. ...
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- If you are prone to migraines, any birth control with hormones may trigger them. I get migraines and use non-hormonal birth control (Paragard IUD). It's either that or...
- Hello K., my name is L. and I'm a nurse practitioner with a subspecialty in Endocrinology. I also have Migraines diagnosed when I was 9 years old, at the time I start...
- I too used the Nuvaring for almost 2 years and loved it. But about 3-4 months ago I started having very bad headaches (I wouldn't call them migraines, but painful non...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding. Helpful? ...
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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.
