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Birth Control and Breastfeeding
My OBGYN states it is okay since it has a low dosage of estrogen. .... I wanted to add that you CAN most certainly breastfeed AND take birth control. ... Try the mini-pill. It only has progesterone in it, so it shouldn't reduce your ...
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- Try the mini-pill. It only has progesterone in it, so it shouldn't reduce your milk supply!
- I breastfeed also. My son is 7 months now and my OB gave me a progesterone pill for BC. I have been using the pill since my 6 week check-up and haven't had any breas...
- i am taking micronor, or the mini-pill. its been working for me. iits just like the pill but its safe when breastfeeding and did not lower my milk supply.
Seeking the Perfect Birth control...low Dose Pill?
Most everyone I've talked to that has had it loves it. ... Next question: Birth Control Pills Options ... Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind? ...
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- I really liked the Nuva Ring. I have been thinking I might get back on it. It is a ring that you leave in all month long until it is time for your period. So, it's g...
- I also liked only having my period every three months on the Seasonale, mostly because I have menstrual migraines. My OBGYN told me I could take ANY pill that way, ju...
- Ortho-Tri-Cyclen-Lo is a low dose (estrogen) pill. I used to take Seasonale also for less periods, but my doctor told me you can really take any pill the same way- ju...
Birth Control One Year Later and Still Breastfeeding - Mini-pill or Nuva Ring?
She said that most OBs will prescribe hormonal birth control to their patients .... the mirerna only has local estrogen, so it won't effect your breastmilk. ...
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- My friend and I had heard great things about the ring so we both tried it. After about 3 months I felt like I was going crazy. My friend also had alot more mood swing...
- I just wanted to tell you that the Nuva Ring is not all its cracked up to be. I used it for several months after having my daughter and absolutely detested it. The rin...
- Personally, If you are breastfeeding, I would recommend a non-Rx form of birth control. Condoms work great and don't flood your system w/foreign unnatural activity. W...
Nursing and the Pill
Has anyone spotted while nursing? I did have a c-section and I want to allow my body to heal ... As you can hear from most of these women, the pill is not the answer. ... So you can basically rely on the breastfeeding as birth control ...
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- Hi, M.! Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl. I have a 2 year old daughter who is the joy of my life. I breastfed her as well. 8 weeks after giving birth, I,...
- I can't tell you how bad an experience I had on the pill. It screwed up my hormones big time. The pill is not for everyone. You may want to consider another more he...
- I took the Camilla mini-pill after my daughter was born and had no side effects whatsoever. My milk supply was fine too. I stopped taking it to get pregnant. My und...
Birth Control Dilemma
I recently resumed the use of Mircette (a basic birth control pill) after ... eggs (since your eggs are released from best/most viable to worst) for later, ...
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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...
Mirena Birth Control
Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone has been on, or tried Mirena birth control. It is a small plastic thing they insert into your uterus and it's ...
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- Hi R., I had mirena for 3 years. I would have to say overall I'm thrillled with it. The insertion was a nightmare!! I can't even tell you how bad it Hurt! I almos...
- It was a little more painful than I expected to have Mirena put in. Just felt like cramps for a day or so. I also had spotting for about 3 weeks after. Once all that w...
- i am a mother of 3 boys. Very fertile, but since i have been on this birth control since 2005 i havent gotten pregnant like i have on other birth control. I havent had...
Birth Control Options
So, can anyone recommend a good birth control pill? I haven't been on the pill in years so I don't know what all is out there. Thanks. Also, has anyone else ...
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- S., I don't have any advice for you, but I wanted to tell you I had a similar experience. I tried the Mirena and hated it. If I had known how much it was going to h...
- A good alternative to using chemical birth control is called NFP (Natural Family Planning) unfortunately, most dr.s are not taught the truth about this all natural met...
- I had my mirena placed 8 weeks after my first son was born. (I'm curious about the women who's doctors wouldn't do it -- the mirena is especially good for postpartum ...
Mirena vs Implanon
Therefore, birth control pills, patch, etc., anything with estrogen in it is not good for me. I would say go with the one that has the most credibility. ...
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- I have a mirena and I think it is wonderful! I would go with it since it can be easily inserted and removed by pulling the string when you are ready unlike removing f...
- hello J.. i am 22yrs. of age. i have been on all kinds of birth control. i liked the mirena, but my girlfriend got pregnate. she couldn't have it removed until her...
- I am using the Mirena right now, I gave birth to my 1st baby (girl) in August and have been on it ever since. I have had no problems with it at all. I really do like i...
Birth Control
I think I gained about 5 - 10 pounds since going on it, which is the only negative effect of it, though that is pretty common for most birth control pills . ...
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- Hi R., I've been using NuvaRing since April and I love it. It is very easier and convenient. You pick a day and wear it for 3 weeks exactly, take it off on the 4th...
- I am a HUGE fan of the 10 year, no hormone, IUD! Pills always made me crazy. I couldn't handle those additional hormones. With the IUD, they insert it and you're se...
- I use Desogen. It is a 28 daily pill regiman, but I have never had a problem with it. The only times I've had issues was wne I changed to another pill. The first time ...
Acupuncture
Birth control pills are usually more estrogen which will make the problem worse. ... The thing that has helped me the most is actually progesterone. ...
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- Hi M., I am a massage therapist and have some suggestions that might help. I will encourage acupuncture, it is a great alternative if you don't want to take drugs fr...
- I know a great reflexologist if you're interested in trying that- let me know.
- Try it! I am currently in accupuncture therapy due to neuropathy from chemo where my hands and feet go numb. The first time she did it, I was 90% back to normal!! I am...
