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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...
Advice on Birth Control
My husband and I are both Catholic, we were using Birth Control..." ... I chose not to go back on Birth Control, and use NFP again, however, .... He doesn't have to do it if he doesn't like what he hears, but he should give it a listen. ...
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- hi A., i wanted to say how moved i was by you talking about the closeness and bond you felt with your husband while practicing nfp. that is exactly what it is supp...
- I am not Catholic so I don't know the church's views on BC so I am not sure what difference it would make to use oral contraceptives or having a tubal ligation or your...
- I have not been on birth control since I was 30. I am now 43. I had my first child at 27 and went on B/C pills and got pregnant on the pill. I figured God really wan...
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...
Anyone Ever Use Paragard IUC for Birth Control?
Anyone Ever Use Paragard IUC for Birth Control? I am wondering if anyone has had any positive .... It is expensive, but your insurance should reimburse you. ...
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- I have a 7 mo and got my IUD three months ago. I love it. I can't tell you enough how wonderful it is to have. No worry about getting pregnant again, no fuss with cont...
- N., I got the paraguard IUD implanted (it pinched when inserted and I was woozy and cramping a day or two). It was great for spontaneity (I had just gotten married), ...
