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Weight Gain with Seasonale Birth Control
Since I started on Seasonale birth control pill approx. 2 years ago (also used the generic too), I have gained 30+ pounds! The first 20 was in the first 3-6 ...
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- K., I take the Yasmine birth control pill. It is known NOT to make you gain weight. Maybe you can switch to Yasmine? You also need to eat right and exercise on...
- if you must stay on them, which is an option, then you must improve your eating and exercise habits. eat one less serving of dessert a week. walk the dog a few times...
- K., It's not the birth control--its the amount of calories you're eating. You could stay on that birth control and start on one of our programs (protein based) and lo...
New to Birth Control Pills
Read all 6 responses: "Ok I am once again posting.......I never recieved any paperwork or info on the pills. Just got the cases and I was off.
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- if that pill doesn't work for you try YASMIN the best pill
- E., Some quick answers followed by some links that hopefully will help out. If the pill set that you have has 28 pills, then you start a new set at the completion ...
- I used to those several yrs ago and as I recall you take all of them and then start on the new pack just like any other pills. If in doubt call your GYN. As far as ...
Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding
Read all 6 responses: "Hey Ladies! Has anyone taken regular birth control pills while breastfeeding? If so, was there any problem with continuing to breast ...
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- I took the mini pill during all three of my childrens nursing. I started it with my girls (now 6/9)after the 6 week postpartum checkup and with my son at the same time...
- i would highly recommend using only physical barriers while breast feeding. khairete S.
- I went on the regular pill around 11 months, since I had dropped to 4 feedings a day, because we KNEW we didn't want more children and didn't want the rist. I was wil...
Birth Control Pill
Read all 6 responses: "I was just put on YAZ birth control pills. Can anyone tell me what kind of side effects, if any, they have had?
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- Hi, I just wanted to share with you that although I have never tried YAZ (but have considered it) I am currently on the Nuvaring, and I absolutely love it. The side-...
- skip the pill go straight to the iud (mirena) i have had it for a year now and i love it you have some break through bleeding for a couple months then no period for 5...
- I've been taking Yaz for 3 months and so far I like it. It has helped to keep my skin clear, cuts down on my pre-menstrual symptoms, and I never have cramps. My perio...
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, ...
Please Help!! Birth Control or Pregnant??
Whenever I take more than one birth control pill at once, I throw up. ... why did you take 3 birth control pills? that is not going to stop you from getting ...
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- Unprotected sex and no birth control. Take a test and stop taking birth control until you are 100% sure you are not pregnant.
- There is really no way to no for sure this early. My bet would be "not pregnant." You are right to think doubling-up on the pill can cause nausea and vomiting. So t...
- More then likely it was from taking 2 pills. However, wait a week and take a pregnancy test to be sure.
Birth Control and Tubes Tied?
Sep 21, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "should i need to use birth control after getting my tubes tied? ... the birth control pill · the pill birth control ...
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- You shouldn't need to use birth control to prevent pregnancy. You may need to birth control for other reasons such as regulating your cycle. Getting your tubes tied...
- I would use condoms. While you won't likely have a normal pregnancy, ectopic/tubal pregnancies are unfortunately common. That can not only endanger your life but the...
- My friend just got her tubes tired in March. She was told it's only 80% effective for the first year and she should use some form of birth control. But after the year ...
Birth Control
You can get birth control pills at a much reduced cost. .... Next question: Looking for Birth Control Pills ... Which Birth Control Pill to Choose? ...
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- My advise is go to planned parenthood. I was without insurance for 3 and a half years and they were very helpful with not only my birth control but also my yearly exam...
- Second PP.....also you can get a bag of free condoms too.
- Hi B. - I would suggest contacting your nearest Planned Parenthood facility. You cam look them up online http://www.plannedparenthood.org. They have every type of c...
Advice on Different Birth Control Methods
I have had terrible experience with the Nuvaring, Depo shot and birth control pills make it very difficult for me to conceive, it took me a year to get ...
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- The IUD is wonderful because it lasts 5 years and you get lighter periods with no cramps. I don't know if there's a problem trying to conceive afterwards but I would l...
- Would a progesterone only birth control pill (like Errin) make any difference in terms of having trouble conceiving afterwards? Maybe not, but just a thought.
- We just had our third, and aren't 100% sure we are done. My Dr. HIGHLY recommended an IUD. Pregnancy can happen as soon as it is removed. Good luck. I get mine next mo...
My Last on These Birth Control Pills......
Read all 7 responses: "This is probably the most stupid question. My bf is coming into town Dec 23rd. After checking my calendar I will be on the Green ...
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- Dear E., As long as you are taking your pill everyday (doesn't matter which color) you're safe. The 7 non active pills are there so you will have your period, but you ...
- Hi E., The green pills are for when you are one your period and the white pills start back the birth control. As long as you stick with the directions and don't mi...
- As long as you take them every day, you're protected. The green ones are for when you'll have a period. You can skip the green ones and go straight into the next pac...
