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What Method of Birth Control Do You Use?
I made the same decision about the pill and all birth control with hormones. Now I use a diaphragm - I try to combine it with awareness of my ovulation ...
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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 ...
Still Nursing 12 Month Old, Should I Begin Birth Control Pills??
Still Nursing 12 Month Old, Should I Begin Birth Control Pills?? I am currently still breastfeeding my 12 month old. I believe I'm going to get my period ...
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- I went on the "mini pill" with both my kids at 6 months. I did not switch to the regular pill until after I weaned them.
- i wanted to repsond to your milk issue. My girls never liked milk at first either. I think the taste is just soo different for them. Here are some things i've tried. I...
- I tried all brands of pills before my kids and didn't like any of them, so I choase Mirena after my son and loved it. I've had friends who said the regular Pill hinde...
Birth Control
Does anyone have a recommendation for a type of birth control that isn't ... I went thru 4 differnt kinds of Birth Control before I found what I use now! ...
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- J., I had great success with birth contol called Yaz. Yaz is what my doctor recommended when I had the same problem. It has an additional hormone plus 2 extra active ...
- J., I just want to clarify on another post- the Mirena IUD does in fact have hormones. There is a small amount with the IUD which is supposed to be localized, but tha...
- I wanted to point out that not all birth control pills are the same - the estrogen is but there are many types of Progestin - and in varying amounts. Some pills are m...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
Use some type of birth control or you might end up with number 4. ... Also, most people are surprised to hear that the birth control pill should also be ...
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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...
Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind?
I was on the "regular" birth control pill for 4 yrs and it only made me ... I use Seasonique (the 3 month pill). I'm not sure if it's the regular or not (I ...
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- Hey D.! I have had both ortho-tri-cylen and now the "lo" and I like the lo A LOT better! My periods are shorter, I'm less crampy and my mood swings are non exist...
- I love Natural Family Planning: www.creightonmodel.com. I would love to answer any questions you have. It works for everyone (not just if you're very regular.) I've us...
- I've taken Micronor off and on for years now. I first started taking it after having my DD and used them while BF but when I stopped nursing I switched to different BC...
Seeking Low or Hormone-free Birth Control Options
Any type of birth control that you use is going to have some type of side ..... It's his sex life too and he should help out. Both the nuva ring and IUD ...
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- Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! It sucks, but it is pretty effective. I don't know if you have tried the other brand of birth c...
- I use the Camilla pill (it's also called Nora BE some places). I started taking it 6 weeks post partum and have been on it for just over a year now. My doctor said i...
- I would also like to support the Natural Family Planning method. It is based on your body's naturally occurring fertility signs and is in no way the counting method. ...
Birth Control Killing Desire?
I really encourage women to chart their fertility, especially when they use non- hormonal birth control. That way you know when to be especially careful, ...
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- The same thing happened to me. I tried several kinds of birth control when I was in my early 20s (before my first real job, marriage, kids, etc.). I quit taking the ...
- Hi D., Have you thought about going completely hormone/device/barrier free? Natural family planning (NFP, also called fertility awareness or periodic abstinence) is a...
- I experienced the same thing. I got off the pill, got pregnant 3 times back to back (which was the plan). But my sexual desire was gone when I was on the pill, when ...
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 ...
Birth Control Causing Weight Gain
In my case, it should be a low dose progesterone, I was told that I might stop .... Anyway, I refuse to take birth control pills or use any other type of ...
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- I always gained weight when I was on the pill. I know plenty of others who have said the same thing. I asked my doctor why they say you don't gain weight from the pi...
- Hi A., I am a little confused about your message. Did your dr. put you on b.c .pills because you requested them, or did he put you on them because he didn't want you ...
- If you feel this is causing you to gain weight, you might want to see your doctor sooner. If nothing else, at least you'll know. In the meantime, you might want to try...
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
