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Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... Mirena also contains hormones but Paraguard does not and it can stay .... Like you I was unable to take any birth control pill after I had ...
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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...
Mom's That Took Birth Control
I have researched this and being on the Birth control pill one month or 15 years does not make it more difficult for you to conceive. If you are not, ...
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- I was on the pill for about 16 years, stopped taking it in January and was pregnant in June. I know it's hard to do, but I would just stop thinking about it. I think...
- I, too, had taken birth control for over 10 years when my husband and I decided to start trying to conceive. It took us right at 6-7 months after me going off of the ...
- Hi A.... I know you're frustrated and I'm sure you've heard all kinds of advice. I too was on the pill for 10 years and didn't have trouble, so I would hesitate to...
Birth Control While Also Taking Antibiotics!
Just call any pharmacy and ask, it does't have to be the one you had your rx ... When I counsel clients concerning taking birth control pills I try to ...
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- YES!!! My dr and pharmacist both recommend using another form of BC for an entire MONTH after ANY antibiotic, including augmentin.
- antibiotics most of the time do weaken birth control it would be a good idea for him to wear protection until you are off the antibiotics
- G., Birth Control and Antibiotics most definitely will counteract each other. If not looking to get pregnant you should seek alternative methods. I have personally...
Seeking Advice About Birth Control While Breastfeeding
I DID THE P.O.P PILLS... THAT IS PROGESTERONE ONLY PILL WHILE I WAS BREASTFEEDING. IT IS A BIRTHCONTROL METHOD THAT DOES NOT SUCCRET INTO YOUR MILK SUPPLY. ...
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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 While Breast Feeding
while i was breastfeeding my daughter my ob/gyn put me on a very low dose birth control pill. i didn't notice any side effects or any decrease in milk ...
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- I used the generic version of Ortho-Micronor, Nora-be. It is a daily pill you have to remember to take which kind of sucks. I used it for about 7 months while breast...
- Hi J.! I finally decided to start taking birth control pills when my son was about 2 years old. I was still breast feeding so my doctor put me on the mini-pill. I...
- I've been on Errin birth control pills (for breastfeeding) and haven't noticed any side effects. I was on a couple different pills before I was trying to get pregnant...
Which Birth Control Pill to Choose?
As far as remembering you can do what my husband does to remember his ... Every woman is going to have a different reaction to birth control pills. ...
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- Just a thought, but have you though about going all natural and using a fertility awareness or natural family planning method of birth control? Given all the issues yo...
- All of our bodies are different. I used Ortho Low before giving birth and when I tried to go back on it after the delivery it made me extremely sick...just like I was...
- If you have a good doctor she will discuss this with you and give you what is best for you. Everyones body is different. What works for one might not be good for anoth...
Birth Control Pill Question
Read all 11 responses: "I am currently taking Seasonique and LOVE it...only four periods a year!!! However I've heard there is a pill where you have NO ...
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- I am a HUGE fan of the IUD!
- I agree with Alianna. Your body is meant to have periods and needs that cleansing every so often. I found that the hassles of my period were more about having to remem...
- I am with Aliana R. I am with you on it is great to have no periods, but that is not what nature intends. It took me many yrs & many problems to figure this out. Ou...
Mini-pill Birth Control
Oct 29, 2009 ... Mini-pill Birth Control. Hi there.... my doctor put me on the mini-pill since I was breastfeeding ... Does the mini-pill make you irregular? ...
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- I was on the low-dose pill while nursing b/c my doctor was concerned that I would get pregnant too quickly after a c-section. The pill worked, but there were months...
- Hi C., I took the mini-pill while breastfeeding both of my children (the first for 11 1/2 months, the second for 13 months) and with my first, I got my period around ...
- Hi C.- I too went on the mini pill after I had my daughter.I seriously felt like I bled for 8 weeks straight. I hated it! I only lasted 2 months then switched to regul...
Permanent Birth Control
Dec 9, 2009 ... My body can not take birth control pills or any form of birth ... needs to be and doesn't have go throughout your body like a BC pill does. ...
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- I had the Essure procedure done several years ago. It was a simple procedure. I was VERY sore in the abdominal area the first day after, but it went away quickly. The ...
- Hi- I am also considering Essure, so I am kind of responding to share the advice you recieve. Please forgive me for this forwardness. I wish you good health and relia...
- my first vote, your hubby isnt down with, so my second ( and perhaps what I am going to do also ) is having your tubes tied. I personally did not like the idea of any ...
Seeking Birth Control Pill Advice
Read all 2 responses: "I recently stopped breastfeeding my 1 year old, which means I haven't had my period since December 2005.
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- Hi K., Before I had my first baby, I took Yaz for about 3 years and really liked it. I never had a heavy flow to begin with, but it was definitely lighter with Yaz...
- Hi K.. I recently had my 2nd boy. If you are looking for a contraceptive and not just a pill form, the mirena which is an IUD, was highly recommended by my doctor. ...
