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Non-Hormonal Birth Control
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on November 23, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Ok, here is my issue. I have been on hormonal birth control for the last 15 years on and off. The off times are because I get to a point that I am so d...
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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...
I Haven't Really Stopped Bleeding
Asked by K.A. from Kalamazoo
on September 24, 2006
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I had my son 7 weeks ago. I stopped bleeding at the most for like 3 days. The rest of the time I have been bleeding or spotting. Even the spotting seems to be heavy...
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- take care of your self God loves you
- K., I bled for 8 weeks after my first baby. And the only thing that slowed it down was the birth control pill. I was freaking out, but the doctors said it's normal,...
- K. - I had this same exact thing happen to me. I continued to bleed and I finally went back in to the dr. They did an ultrasound out of concern that some of my babi...
Needing Advice from Others That Have Used Depo-Provera
Asked by J.R. from Tyler
on October 1, 2008
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I was on the Depo-Provera shots for 6 years. I stopped taking them 2 years ago. In June of 2007 was put on Prometrium to induce my menstral cycle. That didn't work so ...
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- I took Depo for a year, with each shot I gained 10 lbs, but didn't have any other side effects. When I got off, I lost 10 lbs right away and then another 20 by the en...
- Consider seeing a holistic doctor who may have herbs or other remedies to recommend other than going back onto the pill (which is such and annoying answer because you ...
- I was using depo-provera about three years ago and i never had that problem. I gained weight. JR please please seek another DR she is not a good one if she does not ...
Birthcontrol Options
Asked by S. from Spartanburg
on August 24, 2006
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I am currently on the depo-provera shot, however my doctor recommends that you only be on the shot for 2 years, and I am due for my final shot in October. So I am loo...
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- I was on the pill and got pregnant too..aghhh! LOL I then got on the dep shot and gained weight and hated needles too...now, after 3 children, i am on an IUD...I can'...
- I'm going to suggest the copper T IUD...my daughter is 8 and I've just recently had it removed, cause I'm ready for my 2nd child. It worked wonder's for me, so you mi...
- Hi, I also have the copper IUD. It's good for 10 years, and it has a 99.7% success rate. I got it because I've heard a lot of bad things about messing with hormones...
The Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on July 24, 2009
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Hello, I am a mom of six and recently got the depo shot. Two months ago to be exact. I felt funny and had missed a period and so I took a home pregnancy test. It was p...
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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...
Been off the Depo Provera Shot Since August 06 When Will Cycle Come Back?
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on December 4, 2006
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I have been off the depo provera shot since aug 06 (last day was may 06)i was only on it for half of this year (got dose in feb and in may then stopped going for the s...
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- I got my period 1 month after my last shot was due. I also started ovulating right away. But here I am now 2 years later and TTC. So far we have had no luck conceiving...
- I went off the depo and I think it took me around 3 months to get my period back and that period and the next few were horrible the worst I ever had for some reason s...
- I got my last Depo shot Feb of 05. I can't remember if I got a real regular cycle back, but it took us until November of 2005 to get pregnant. I found out that part ...
Ok, Ladies, Here's a Follow up Question to Conisider...
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on February 3, 2007
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Great responses on the HPV vaccine issue! Looking at everyone's responses, I thought about a few points some of you made, and it brought to mind this question...
W...
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- I would not allow my daughter to get a birth control shot! In my opinion, this is making the statement that sex is OK and this shot will protect her instead of her ow...
- I agree...this is totally 2 different subjects. Apples and Oranges. We, as a society, have the responsibility to develop medicine in order to erradicate diseases in ...
- I think it's very much a different scenario (HPV shot vs. Depo). The reason they're doing this is to help prevent cervical cancer. They are finally finding ways to h...
Fluttering in Lower Abdomin
Asked by J.M. from Erie
on March 31, 2009
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Hi all. My son is about to turn 8 months old, and during my 6 week checkup after having him I got the Depo Provera birth control shot...went the 3 months (during which...
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- Hi J., If you are not pregnant, get an IUD device as your form of birth control. I believe the depo shot are scary for women. Just wanted you to know. D.
- I get that fluttering sensation too. I am not pregnant, haven't been for nine years and am not on birth control. It's gas. But for your peace of mind, go get the ...
- Hello! I will echo the others' advice and suggest you get a pregnancy test done right away so you will know. If you are not pregnant, don't worry. I also have exper...
Birth Control. Iud's Compared to Depro and Yas
Asked by A.F. from Provo
on February 2, 2009
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I'm 6 weeks postpartum and I am breastfeeding. Well it is time for me to decide on a birth control method. In the past depro and yasmin minipill has made me gain weigh...
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- I've had the copper T twice now. This last time I was tempted by the hormone one. I did some research online as well as ask my sisters who have had it. They all ag...
- I did not like BC pills at all. I now have an IUD with NO hormones. Ask your doctor about that one. It is by far the best thing ever with no side effects. Good Luck
- I had the 5 year IUD (Mirena) and it only lasted me a couple of months. IUD's are nice that the hormones only stay in your uterine cavity. Due to bloodclot tumors i...
Anyone with Experience with Implanon
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on November 5, 2008
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I am considering trying Implanon after having bad side effects with Depo Provera this time around. I can not have a IUD due to having 2 c sections or birth control pil...
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- I always caution about IUD's because I had a tubal pregnancy while using one many years ago. I couldn't do BC pills because I became suicidal on them. Sometimes ...
- I had never heard of Implanon before you mentioned it, but looked up the patient information on the Implanon site. It said to EXPECT for your periods to become irregul...
- Hi Kristen, i was wondering why you can't have an IUD? I have had 2 c-sections, my children are the same ages as yours, and I have an IUD. I have Mirena. It hurt pu...
