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Birth Control Dilemma
I recently resumed the use of Mircette (a basic birth control. ... You should look into the IUD. There are a couple of different options that can be put in ...
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- I have tried probably every type of birth control there is. The pills always caused somekind of side affect with me. The nuva ring was great. I know you said you are ...
- I have no expertise with pills. I used a diaphragm until we had our last child at which time we got a vasectomy. It isn't much harder to insert than a tampon, but it...
- You should look into the IUD. There are a couple of different options that can be put in place to prevent pregnancy and then removed when you would like to start tryi...
I Am Currently on Birth Control.....
I always had problems with birth control for me it was no better than drinking a glass of water..for use as bc.. I even tried the shots and that just gave ...
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- Yes M. you can get pregnant while on the pill. 2 of my cousins did and a friend of mine did as well. I would do as the other mom's suggested and get a home pregnancy...
- I got pregnant while on the BCP. I was on antibiotics, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of the BCP. Also something that is seldom told to people is that smoki...
- I was on birth control when I got pregnant with my first child. I did not miss pills and I took mine at the same time everyday. I was on the depo shot when I later got...
Question About Returnign to Birth Control After Giving Birth
I know there is a time frame where my husband should wear a condom until my body .... Birth Control or Pregnant? ... Mini-pill Birth Control Question ...
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- I also went back on the pill after having my son. As far as I know you have to use a backup method for the first month of pills. After that they should be in your sy...
- I just went back on the mini pill Jolivette because I am still breastfeeding. Doc said 3 weeks for the pill to work but I waited for an entire cycle of pills, just in...
- You should ask your doctor, but most of them recommend at least a month. If you're going on the "mini-pills" (progestin only, no estrogen), they'll recommend a backup...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have been through so many types of birth control since I was 17 and all ... which if you get an iud you should use until you have your ...
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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...
Birth Control for a Teenager
I would like to know if you think I should put my 14 year old on birth control. .... Put her on birth control and make sure she knows to use additional ...
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- I would make sure she understands that she can talk to you about sex and anything else she may be thinking of doing, doing or has friends doing. Talk to her about the...
- A B, I know you may be to tired to "go through" this..but if it were me I would not do the pills so not to say to her "its ok". I would mark out a time where you an...
- I would have to say yes. My friend had her daughter at 14 and when her daughter was 15, she seemed to be going down the same path. My friend's concern was only that ...
Birth Control
Read all 11 responses: "I've been trying to find a birth control that works for me. My GYN gave me a sample of NuvaRing and told me that I should try it.
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- Hi H.! I used it for a while, but didn't really like the side effects my body had to it. I have friends that swear by it though. One tip - I used a tampon aplicator...
- I tried useing the Nuvoring and it was horrible. That thing is huge and it was causing tears inside me deep enough to bleed. It was so painful I was miserable for the ...
- I use the NuvaRing & i love it!! If you have problems remembering to take a pill everyday then you should really try this. At first it seems weird but after you try ...
Anybody Taking Errin or Micronor Birth Control Pills?
Between the pill, the BFing, and contraceptive films, you should be pretty safe, I'd think. ... My husband and I also use condoms, because we don't really trust this pill. .... Next question: Breastfeeding & Birth Control ...
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- I took the Micronor for six months while I was nursing and I didn't have any trouble. My doctor told me to be sure and take it the same time every day.
- I don't know the brand name of the mini-pill I was taking, but I did get pregnant. You have to take the pill at exactly the same time every day, within minutes. If y...
- Hi, I took both Errin and Micronor for the first year while I was breastfeeding my now 18 month old daughter. I didn't become pregnant during that time. After I w...
Birth Control Pills
It is slanted toward women who have trouble with birth control pills, but it is VERY educational and helpful even if you use BCP. So please make sure you ...
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- Hi J., for the first time you should start with your first day of your period. there is a sticker which you could put over the printed days that it would fit with you...
- Hey J... You start the Sunday of your period, so if you are supposed to get your period this Friday you start your pill on Sunday the 16th.
- You start the pill pack the Sunday after your period starts. If you get your period on Friday start the pills on Sunday. A mom and nurse
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
If you want to breastfeed, use a form of birth control that doesn't affect your hormones. ... As far as I know, you should not be on the regular pill, ...
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- As far as I know, you should not be on the regular pill, but the mini-pill instead. I would call your OB asap!
- My favorite site for looking up this kind of info is kellymom.com. Any question I've had about BF'ing has been answered there. Here is the page that talks about what...
- First of all, HOORAY to you for breastfeeding!!! That is THE BEST thing you can do for your baby & yourself! I would suggest that you avoid ANY hormones at ALL! Use ...
Can Your Birth Control Pills Make You Sick???
What do you guys think? Should I buy another test? Should I just wait it out and see? Is it probably just my birth control? That's what I'm hoping for. ...
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- Hi K., Yes, BCP can make you feel ill. I started some after I had my first and I felt horrible for a little while. You may need a different pill. Crysta
- Birth control pills can make you sick. I have the Mirena IUD because my pills caused migraines and constant stomach issues. If it continues call your doc. They may ...
- Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, I have to make sure I eat before taking a pill. If I take 2 because I am behind, I am almost guaranteed t...
