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Seeking Advice About Birth Control While Breastfeeding
I know it gets a bad wrap as being the only way a good Catholic gets around using birth control, but it really does work if you put the effort in to it. ...
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- I would consider either the copper IUD which does not contain hormones but prevents pregnancy doctors are not sure exactly how, but it has been proven to work for deca...
- R., I am solely breastfeeding my 4 month old. I use micronor birth control pills. I have been using them since my 6 week check up. I have had no change in my milk s...
- I am currently breastfeeding and chose to have the Mirena IUD inserted a few weeks ago. It did not hurt to have it inserted but I did have some cramping for 2 days af...
Birth Control Options
Please let me know what birth control you use - the side effects, likes and dislikes, any anything else. Thanks! Respond to Question. What can I do next? ...
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- If you don't mind the pill, I would stay on it. The biggest problem with the pills that you only have your period every 3 months, is spot-thru bleeding. But, since y...
- The Mirena which is an IUC is wonderful ... I had my baby 9 months ago and I have only had one period and a 2 day stent of spotting. It is a low dose hormone, and I ha...
- Don't be scared of the Mirena IUD. To have it placed, it isn't much more uncomfortable than a PAP. I felt a little crampy for a few hours after, but now, I can't fee...
Birth Control
My face doesn't break out, and the "mask" from birth control and pregnancy doesn 't seem to be getting any darker. However, I do find myself a bit irritable ...
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- Hi EM, I too had been on several types of birth control pills, but I had side effects that I could not tolerate, not to mention all of the risks that you take such as...
- I have two children. A 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. After I had my daughter, I was put on a birth control pill, but no matter what pill i was on or what s...
- I took YAZ for 3 months (just now am stopping). It may have been a coincidence, but after the first month on it I felt really icky during menstruation - headache... T...
No Period After Stopping Birth Control Pills for a Year
The best thing you can do is a more natural approach to both birth control and your body in general. So, get off provera, do some gentle cleansing, ...
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- I think I would talk to your doctor cause I took birth control it has been years but when I quit I had periods but I had periods when I took birth control but that fac...
- I can't help you with any advise as to why your birth control pill might be causing this, but I can tell you that doctors want you to have periods four times a year - ...
- I had stop taking the pill when my husband and i wanted to try to have a baby. I had taken the pilll for 8 years and when i stop taking them i did not have a period...
Birth Control and Nursing
As I wean, will it still be effective, or do I need to use another form of birth control until my daughter is fully weaned? How many nursing sessions are ...
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- I am going through the same thing right now and my midwife (through the ob/gyn office) told me that the low-dose pill I am on now, Camilla, was not as effective when o...
- Hello! This is very interesting! I am taking the mini pill, too. Nursing an 8 week old. The doctor did not tell me that I would need to change anything if I stop nursi...
- Jen- My beautiful baby boy was concieved while nursing and on the pill- actually the night my husband and I decided NOt to have any more kids ( This weekend- IriSh Fes...
Birth Control
Read all 30 responses: "I am looking for a birth control without any hormones that ... Does anyone have any suggestions??? I (as well as my hubby) would be ...
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- D., I have an IUD and love it. I have a 15 month old daughter. I had it inserted 8 weeks after my daughter was born. I have not had a period yet, just a little li...
- Hi D., I have 2 children and dont know if we want anymore. I am still pretty young to get my tubes tied..so my doctor gave me the info on the IUD. I got it insert...
- Read Taking Charge of your Fertility. It outlines the basics of natural birth control using your waking temperatures and observing changes in cervical fluid. most wo...
Birth Control
Do the research first - it's been a disaster for many! And no, I"m not opposed to hormonal birth control - I take it myself- I'm just cautious about ...
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- How about condoms? They help the guy last longer, and you get all kinds for variety and for "her pleasure" :) For extra protection, you can use a condom plus diaph...
- I have been on the depo shot for a year now. My only negative experience with it is my second shot after the first 3 months, I had to take an antibiotic and I spotted...
- I used to use the Nurva Ring and loved it. I have tried the sponge and that was ok, you have to insert it at a certain time and that was one thing that didn't always ...
Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? I am thinking about switching to it (I am on Yasmine right now). ...
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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 ...
My Last on These Birth Control Pills......
Birth control pills are made from a combination of hormones that keep ... Take care of yourself and remember that BC does not protect against other things. ...
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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...
Anyone Ever Use Paragard IUC for Birth Control?
All in all, I do not view it to be a problem at all and love not having to consider birth control. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- I have a 7 mo and got my IUD three months ago. I love it. I can't tell you enough how wonderful it is to have. No worry about getting pregnant again, no fuss with cont...
- N., I got the paraguard IUD implanted (it pinched when inserted and I was woozy and cramping a day or two). It was great for spontaneity (I had just gotten married), ...
