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Birth Control Advice
My OB/GYN gave me a prescription for Micronor birth control pills--he stated ... of birth control!! I have had my second shot and my supply is very good! ...
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- I didnt have any side effects to it, but It made me nervous since it isnt so effective (only 87%)so we used a condom with it.
- I used it and did not have a decrease in milk supply either. But after about a month I started to spot almost weekly, when I went off it I stopped spotting and didn't ...
- Oh, so micronor is safe for breastfeeding mother? My doctor said that no birth control pills is safe for breastfeeding mothers. I use condoms instead.
Birth Control Suggestions....
All methods of birth control respond differently to every woman. I tried the Depo shot years ago and I didn't gain weight and I didn't have a period the ...
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- The Merina IUD fits all of these except the period stopping issue. I had mine in for 6 months. My period never completely went away during that time, but it was sign...
- I have an IUD and it's been great. I rarely have periods anymore and it lasts for 5 years!! I love it!
- I am on Nuva Ring (spillng?) My doc told me it is the lowest in hormones and I leave it in for 3 weeks our for the fourth week and my period only last for 2-3 days. ...
The Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy
Jul 29, 2009 ... I know they tell women to do this who first start taking the pill - these forms of birth control don't start working immediately. Helpful? ...
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- Wow - sounds like you have your hands full! After getting pregnant while on the pill I chose to get the IUD Merena (spelling??). So far so good and no complaints. B...
- I have a friend who got pregnant on the Depo shot twice actually. The most recent time being just a couple months ago. Unfortunately, it ended up being a miscarriage ...
- L., God bless you! I've been on Depo Provera for over 10 yrs now, and love it. Thank goodness I didn't become pregnant while on it, so have no advice there; I...
Birth Control Pill
With Yasmin, my body does fine, I take it for reasons other than birth control. With Yaz, I felt horrible and ... Birth Control Pills? Depo Shot? What to Do ...
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- I had not been on Yaz however I did experience the mood swings with that other new pill that's chewable. There is always a formulary generic version available 2 years ...
- I have been on both Yasmin, the generic of Yasmin and Yaz (for about 3 years). With Yasmin, my body does fine, I take it for reasons other than birth control. With Yaz...
- J., I was on birth control pills on and off for almost 20 years before my daughter was born with no major problems. After she was born, I was put on Yasmin-then the ...
Side Effects to Depo-Provera??
Has anyone had a Depo-Provera shot? What about the mood swings? ... Also, how long does it take after the 3 months for your cycle to normalize? ... Any birth control can help control cysts. Cysts usually go away on their own... if ... comfortable with the possible side effects, then you should do something else. ...
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Advice on the Depo Provera Shot
I don't know much about the depo provera shot but working as an experienced mammographer, I do know that you need to have a mammogram of both breast and a ...
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- C., Usually cancerous lumps are not painful. It is probably some kind of cyst. Please do not be afraid...go to your doctor. In any situation, early diagnosis and...
- I agree with the other two posters. At the very least, call your doctor and describe the symptoms. He or she will tell you if you should come in. Chances are, you...
- Hello C., Please do not be scared to go to the doctor. I am guessing you are more scared of the possibility of hearing that awful "C" word than actually going for ...
Birth Control
Read all 30 responses: "I am looking for a birth control without any hormones ... no shot's and no artificialness of it, though it does take some diligence ...
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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
Nature intends for women to have far fewer periods than we do now that we have birth control. We were designed to have a baby every 2 - 3 years and spend 3 ...
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- Everything has risks. I can't do the pill or patch because of blood pressure issues. Everyone has their own issues and why they need to use certain things. If you ...
- Hello E., I am a mother of a new baby girl just 3 months old. I was going thru the same thing you were about a month ago and deciede to go with the patches. Th reaso...
- Hi E.. I don't know much about IUD, but I do have a good friend that got pregnant with it. She and the baby are doing well and she is due in the next couple of weeks...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
I have been getting my periods and I do breastfeed my son. .... Does she want you to get pregnant again! There are birth control pills that are ... not sure if someone mentioned this already but the depo-provera shot is perfectly safe ...
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- your LC is definitely wrong about taking birth control. i've been taking and breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter since we left the hospital. i haven't seen any side ...
- this is a very good question, we all hear different things so you kind of wonder hmm. You really can take birth control while nursing, it is called the mini pill. I to...
- The mirena IUD has been my miracle! I've had it for over 2 years, and I never have to worry about birth control. I did a lot of research while I was pregnant with my...
Health Problems After Yasmin Birth Control?
This stuff does effect you down the line, it stays in your system for a while, disrupting your bodies unique .... Birth Control Pills? Depo Shot? What to Do ...
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- I don't have any experience with any of the pills but I had Mirena for a year and had horrible side effects from it. so I would check it out more and honestly I was to...
- Wow, I've never heard of that, and that's the type I have been on for several years. I've never had any problems with it. I have actually stopped taking it for the pas...
- I had to have my gall bladder removed 5 months after I had my first baby. The doctor at the time told me that it is very common for young women to have this problem ri...
