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Bleeding While on Pill
Asked by W.V. from Sioux City
on July 9, 2009
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Hi ladies, This is a question about whether bleeding while on the pill is normal. I am on a birth control pill that allows me to have a period only every 3 months. ...
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- I always had light-moderate spotting while on the pill (I was on Loestrin which is a once a month period though.) I got tired of dealing w/ it (it was pretty much dai...
- You may have an ovarian cyst as these can be caused by certain pills. I had one develop while on the mini-pill. I have had to switch pills to one containing a combin...
- I would talk with a nurse or doctor. Because this is the first time in 2 years you've had this, it is not "normal".
Birth Control for over 35 Mom
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on March 20, 2010
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Any ideas on safe birth control for over 35 women? My OBGYN has said that the pill is not safe due to increased risk of blood clots. I recently got an IUD but haven'...
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- On the same note as another below. If you are finished having children, maybe your significant can get a vasectomy and you won't have to worry about the hormones, etc....
- how long have you had the iud? i have had it for almost a year now and the side affects have subsided. what iud did you go with? if you went with the 10year one(wich i...
- Which IUD do you have and what side effects? I have the Mirena and have gained a ton of weight and want it out too. Thanks for asking this question. T
IUD Or Birth Control Pills
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on November 14, 2006
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I am currently taking a monthly birth control pill, but have been debating for a while to switch to an IUD. I was wondering which was better. I just want to use which...
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- L., IF YOU ARE FINISHED HAVING CHILDREN GO AHEAD AND HAVE A TUBAL, IF NOT I WOULD TRY THE PILL, MY STEP=SISTER HAD AN I.U.D. AND AFTER HAVING IT REMOVED SHE HAD 2 MISC...
- I know I have responded to this before .... (someone else's post) but I LOVE LOVE LOVE my IUD!!! It is the best. I think you just have to try different things out to ...
- I love the Nuva Ring... no weight gain and no other side effects that I have noticed.. best of luck to you
What Is Your Choice for Birth Control?
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on October 10, 2011
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What do you use for birth control?
I hate the pill because I have a hard time remembering it but many of those other options out there seem to have a lot of side e...
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- S., I have always used the pill. I recently got pregnant while using the pill--100% faithful, never missed a pill/time etc. Unexepected suprise but a welcomed one i...
- Natural Family Planning Method works for us
- Right now I'm on the shot because it's safe during breastfeeding (doesn't affect milk supply) and I can't trust myself to take the pill, and want something very effect...
Mirena/other Birth Control?
Asked by R.M. from Portland
on December 3, 2008
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anyone have experience with Mirena? I don't like the idea that they involve hormones. I am not a big fan of hormone birth control. I refuse to take the pill for tha...
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- I've had the Mirena for a little over two years now and I couldn't be happier. The amount of hormones is really small (considering that it last for up to five years)....
- After having problems with oral contraceptives (migraines, breakthrough bleeding, acne), I switched to Mirena. I love it. It does contain a very small amount of hormo...
- I had the 5 year IUD for just barely over a year and had it taken out. I don't believe that I gained any weight from it. The reason why I had it taken out was because ...
Cost of Birth Control
Asked by B.W. from Springfield
on April 27, 2010
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does any one know what the standard cost of birth control pills are???... i dont have any insurance.
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- go to Planned Parenthood or your local health clinic. The pills are usually pretty cheap or free through those two options.
- I pay $9 a month for my birth control pills. I get them at Wal-Mart.
- You might qualify for a pink card through the Illinois Healthy Women program. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/illinois/illinois-healthy-women-19390.htm
What Method of Birth Control Do You Use?
Asked by B.D. from Philadelphia
on April 23, 2009
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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 are using...
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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 ...
Mini Pill
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on November 24, 2007
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I am currently breastfeeding my 7 week old and my ob started me on the mini pill. Does anyone have any info to share about it? When does it start protecting me? Any...
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- I have been taking this pill since February and I have had no problems with it at all. I was advised by my OB to use an alternate form of protection for the first mont...
- Beware of the mini pill! I was nursing and on it and ended up pregnant. When I asked my ob about how could it happen, they were very lackadasical (sp?) about it and ...
- JB: Congrats on your little girl! All the more reason NOT to take any pills at all. I think you can hear these other testimonials about 1. it does not protect you a...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on December 11, 2008
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I am looking for a birth control method that is safe while breastfeeding. I am coming up to my six week appointment and I would like to get on some sort of birth cont...
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- I also took the mini-pill...and there are several brands. The key I think is less estrogen, if I remember correctly.
- Hi A., I would be very reluctant to take birth control if you are nursing. I started taking birth control after my first OB appointment after my son was born and m...
- I used the Minipill; I think it's called Joviet. It's for nusrsing mothers. You take it like the regular pill; it's really easy. Ask your doctor about it. In fact;...
When Should I Start Taking the Pill After Birth
Asked by S.W. from Norfolk
on February 22, 2008
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I had my daughter on 5 jan 08 and they gave me the pill to take, but i'm not sure when i should start it. do i start it now or wait til after i go back to work. i real...
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- Hi S., I would start the pill now. Because if you had your first period you are fertile again. I have met woman who got pregnant by the first check-up which is 6 wee...
- After the birth of my first son, I was breastfeeding full time and given the minipill, you are supossed to start taking it immediatly. After 4 months, when he was no ...
- Start tomorrow, on Sunday. You're supposed to start taking it before you have sex. If you're breastfeeding and taking the minipill, make sure you take it the exact s...
