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Birth Control over Age 35
So now I am trying to figure out what I should do for birth control. .... It's really no big deal, my hubby was freaked out and we went in for a ...
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- Hi S., I am a 35 year old mother of a 2 year old son. Also, like you, I developed gestational diabetes while pregnant. My doctor and I talked a lot about birth co...
- Hi S., I used the pill for about 10 years before I went off it to get pregnant. We had been married about 5 years at the time. I'm now 45 and while breast feeding m...
- I just turned 36. After my little girl was born I started using the Nuva Ring as birth control. I really like it because it isn't something that I have to remember e...
Questions About Birth Control
My question has to do with getting back on birth control. ... My husband said it really wasn't that bad. He just had to be careful when our oldest (boy) ...
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- I asked the same question, and although IUDs are supposed to prevent fertilization, it's not fool proof and it is possible to still get a fertilized egg that would not...
- I had awesome success w/an IUD. I also have twins followed by 2 singletons. The IUD was a one time deal, didn't have to remember to take pills w/kids keeping me busy &...
- My doctor has always put me on the mini pill, however you have to take it the same time (within an hour) every day for it to be 99% effective. It is safe for nursing ...
Non-Hormonal Birth Control
Hi J., it's really simple...have your husband get a vasectomy. My husband had it a few months ago, ... What Method of Birth Control Do You Use? ...
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- Hey J., Have you tried natural family planning, where you measure temperature and mucus. I can't do bc either, it makes me neurotic...NFP is 95% effective so if yo...
- Would the hubby be willing to be snipped?
- Hi J., it's really simple...have your husband get a vasectomy. My husband had it a few months ago, and it is very painless and simple procedure. He had it done in ab...
When Did You Get Your Period After STOPPING Birth Control Pills?
They really do work. They are what I used both times I got prego. ... I've not taken Seasonique, but when I used regular birth control pills, I didn't get a ...
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- If you weren't having periods with the pills, I am wondering if it is just taking your body a little extra time to get back into it's natural routines. I would take an...
- I've not taken Seasonique, but when I used regular birth control pills, I didn't get a period for months after stopping them. In fact a year later, for four cycles I h...
- I was on seasonique for a year and got my period as soon as I stopped. Then again 28 days later. But, everyone reacts differently to the hormones in the pills. If y...
40+ Mom Seeking Advice on Birth Control Pills or Other Options
So, my question is...what options do I have at 46? I did take birth control pills ... I really like it and it is more effective than the sponge. ... It does increase your chances of weight gain, but it makes your periods lighter and in ...
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- Several people I know have the IUD. It's something that a doctor inserts into the uterus and it lasts for 5 years. Most people have a 1-3 day cycle of spotting per m...
- Hey, K.! Brief message...Husband-Vasectomy-ASAP! Worked for us!!! D. and Robert (aged 50 and 54)...parents to 21 year old and 12 year old........Much ...
- Is vasectomy out of the question? We are tryin' for number two...but have agreed to the ol' "snip-snip", if it is not in the cards for us. Your husband would be in and...
Please Help!! Birth Control or Pregnant??
First of all, you should NEVER double up on birth control pills! They won't " undo" a pregnancy that may already be started, and they could make you really ...
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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.
Do I Really Need to Wait Six Weeks?
You absolutely CAN GET PREGNANT if you don't use birth control. Yes, I know that breastfeeding is .... And the time does go by really fast.... ;-). Helpful? ...
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- Hi Rebecca, Well CONGRATS to you for having the energy to want to have sex! Although you should wait the 6 weeks, like others stated you don't really need to but you ...
- I didn't wait quite that long with either of my girls. I had several docs tell me just to wait till i was no longer bleeding or having any pain. I don't think there...
- Well, you might know your body better since this isn't your first child. But for whatever it's worth, i'd wait the 6 weeks. You never get that time back and if someth...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
It does list on another page that Seasonale specifically, is an L3, ... I have not used "birth control" since 1997. I think a few months is not much...but i ...
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- I agree with the first post, i would rather play it safe. If you only have a few months, why not hold off? I have not used "birth control" since 1997. I think a few...
- Do you know why you are having the heavy periods? Is there some type of cause. I know sometimes it can be uterine fibroids. I know that it can also be caused by PCOS/p...
- My doc put me on the "minipill," which is one without estrogen specifically because I am nursing (Seasonale has estrogen). You'll want to confirm this, but I believe ...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
I am not sure what your belief system is but the rhythm method is more effective than most if not all birth control methods. All you have to do is abstain ...
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- My doctor put me on the "mini-pill" form of birth control when I was breastfeeding. I still had to take a medicine called Reglan to up my milk output though. That part...
- I got the mirena IUD and breastfed... everything was fine. I love mine (the periods were really heavy for me for the first six months but they are okay now) *but some...
- Hi. I got mirena put in at my 6 week appt after having my son six months ago. I breastfed all four of my children. I LOVE how it's something I don't have to worry abou...
Seasonal Birth Control, Have Anyone Tried It UPDATE
Usually the nurse who works with him is really good..." ... Have anyone else tried this birth control? I can not do low dose bc because i spot on those. ... It did not do what the Seasonale does for me (mood regulation). ...
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- I have not tried that kind, but I really like my IUD.
- yes, I've been on seasonal for about 4 yrs. the nurse is correct it is just your body getting use the pills. i still have spotting now but it's only when it's about ti...
- I was on Seasonal for about a year and had some of the same issues although yours sounds worse. After my fourth child, my doctor switched me to Seasonique (same type, ...
