Ladies, I need your opinions on birth control!
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the pull out method doesn't make u fat like the pill!0
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The Pull Out has been shown to be over 99 percent effective
Lies. Pull out is approximately as effective as condom use when used correctly. 27% of women will get pregnant in one year from using the pull-out method incorrectly. Most men don't have enough self-control to do it right.
I assumed he was being sarcastic. Pretty sure we know it's lies lol
Not being sarcastic I've practiced this 1000's of times and only 2 hits.0 -
Mirena, for most women, stops periods. Its great...so not sure if the statement that they don't give it to women with heavy periods is true.
No, it's not false. Mirena has hormones, therefore she is not talking about Mirena.If you insist on having birth control I suggest getting an IUD. They say they don't give them to people w/o kids, but they really do. My friend has one.
Not even an option for women with heavier periods. Did you know that?
False.
The copper IUD causes heavier periods and therefore is not an option for women who already have heavy flows. I know this because I looked into it for myself and actualy researched and discussed it with my doctor.
BUT, like PPs mentioned, not sure if they let you get it if you don't have a child. One of my friends doesn't even want kids and they still won't let her get it. She's only 27 so it might depend on your age too.0 -
I tried different types for 7 years, and never did find one I liked. I originally went on bc when I was 16 (approx) to regulate my periods, and then I just wouldnt get any periods. I was on Yaz. I would go 2-3 months without one. Not a big deal at that age. When I started doing the deed with my now husband, I was concerned because I would wonder if I was pregnant. So I went in and got put on something else to give me more regular periods (Loestrin) , and it didnt work, so she put me on an off brand of loestrin with a different hormone dose (can't remember the name, sorry) and it regulated me, but it gave me the worse pms. I was in so much pain I couldn't handle it. So I just recently (about 3-4 months ago) went off birth control all together, and I am so much happier! Totally regular periods, manageable pms and cramps! Just the hubs and I have to use a different form of BC (condoms) which are pretty effective if you use them the right way.0
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Best birth control: self love.
Just saying.0 -
the pull out method doesn't make u fat like the pill!
Unless you mess up and get preggers. Oops!0 -
I've been on alesse and I'm not sure if i'm having bad reactions to it.... My pharmacy mixed me back and forth from alesse to another brand because it was cheaper but they said it was the same pill... except when getting alesse you are paying for the brand name.
Now I was perfectly fine before i started birth control... Regular cycle, no pain from cycle and whatever. I essentially just started them as a secondary protection with my hubby. so we would have a choice to use a condom or not.
However, since i started using them i feel as though my cycle is never on a certain schedule and i've also been getting more and more menstrual pains. It was nothing at first but now it gets pretty bad sometimes.
Another thing i've noticed is that after orgasm, or even out of the blue, i get extremely severe pain in my uterus area for about 10 minutes. Pain that i literally go through the thoughts of "am i dying?"
so I don't know if this is from the birth control but when i looked up the issues i'm having a lot of people suggesting it could be the birth control messing with my hormones. It's typically that or menopause.. but i'm 23 so unless i'm having it severely early....
anyways, i haven't gotten pregnant, that's the bright side but the down side is that i'm possibly having really harsh side effects.
Goodluck!
(Don't worry to anyone who reads this, i am seeing doctors on this but you know doctors... takes them a while to figure out what it could be sometimes... )0 -
I was on the mini pill. I just recently stopped. I had been on it since 6 weeks after having my daughter, so about 9 months. At first, while I was still breastfeeding it was fine because bf suppressed my period. Then, when I had to quit breastfeeding I began getting my period every 2 weeks instead of 28 days :grumble: You also have to take it at the exact time everyday for it to be effective. I didn't like it, I hated it. I'm going to go back to natural planning. I learned how to use opks and basal body temperature to predict and track ovulation and it's very reliable if you have regular cycles. I began doing this because I went off of my birth control (full hormone, reg pill) and my cycles were really irregular. Shortly after, we decided to TTC and it was really hard to predict ovulation because of my irregular cycles. I blame that somewhat on the pill and a little on my weight on health at the time. I don't really trust any kind of BC that isn't natural planning due to my bad experiences with the pill and the mini pill. Natural planning and condoms are my preferences.0
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Pulling out works fine as long as she swallows.0
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Mirena FTW! It really did hurt like a ***** when they put it in, and there was some cramping for about a week afterwards and a few weeks after that, I would get a painful twinge, but since then it's been a dream. I get some mild spotting every month, but not bad enough to need even the lightest pad and each month it gets a little lighter, so it looks like I'm on the road to no-period-ville! And my moods have been a lot more stable since switching from TriSprintec.0
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I've been on the mini pill for a few years. My brand of choice is Jolivette
One thing you have to know about the progesterone only pills is that you have to be very diligent about taking your pill on time every day. I know they say that about all BC pills but seriously, this is different. Instead of having a 24-48 window, these only have like 3-5 hours.
As someone else pointed out, you could take 10 different women on the same pill and they'll react differently but the only other thing I noticed is that my emotional PMS symptoms have really calmed down. I'll stil get a few zits and am tired and hungry and a bit whiny at times but I don't rage like a psycho anymore - or at least not unless someone REALLY pushes my buttons.
In fact, I've had a couple of months where my period hit and I was completely shocked. Once I remembered I was breaking out and felt a bit more hungry the last couple days it made sense but that's how tame my symptoms are. I have to keep a couple pads in my purse, just in case! 0 -
I avoid all hormonal birth control (including the Mirena IUD, which I tried).
To me, the side effects outweigh the "convenience".
I wish I had never used hormonal BC, to be honest.
Same here.
It took me a long, long time to realize that the BC was why I was so exhausted all the time. That and the fact that my hormones were so wacked out I just didn't want that any more.0 -
Best birth control: self love.
Just saying.
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I used the Sympto-Thermal Method to avoid pregnancy for 5 years before conceiving my baby girl. (planned pregnancy)
http://www.tcoyf.com/
You don't need synthetic hormones. Like some of the others have said, I used hormones for several years before stumbling upon "fertility awareness" as a much better option. It takes more effort, but the benefits are worth the effort.0 -
Ortho evra0
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formerly: ortho micronor (progesterone-only). no periods! just groovy
now: no need. :grumble:0 -
Whoa whoa, I can't believe some of the responses in this post. I mean, I know it's the internet - but WOW.
There is a lot of extremism in terms of opinion here, but really!
First off, I've been on birth control for 13 years, due to my childhood doctor putting me on them due to acne - at 12. By acne, I mean pretty much none. Yes I dislike her for it, but I can't do anything about that now. But regardless, I've tried lots of different forms.
1 - Loette. A very low dose combined bcp. It worked great for me prior to being sexually active. As I 'filled out' the dose wasn't strong enough anymore. I had to take a step up at around age 20.
2 - Yaz & Yasmin - Yasmin gave me boobs! I loved it! I really loved the shape it gave me, and had no problems with it whatsoever. I was on Yaz for a short time, but went off it and back onto Loette because it was expensive for a college student. I was recently on Yasmin for 2 years. I DID NOT put on weight on it (well I did - but it wasn't because of it). I DID NOT put on a ton of weight after coming off it - in fact, I lost 5lbs. I didn't lose hair. I didn't break out like crazy. I didn't get bloated. I came off it simply because of the blood clot hype, and we travel a lot.
3 - I am now on Levlen, it's early days but it's going just fine. Nothing weird to report.
4- I've been on Nuvaring. I didn't like how it felt, so I went back on Yasmin at the time. Personal choice there.
5- I went off birth control many times throughout those 13 years and didn't notice any change in my personality for better or for worse. No crazy fluctuations in weight.
6 - In the next year, I will be taking myself off bcp simply because we want to conceive. I'm married. At no point during my dating history would I have ever considered not being on the bcp while dating or in relationships. Coming off bcp will be because I want to have a baby with my husband - it will be the right time. We will use condoms while I am trying to figure out my cycles.
Please ladies, we're all different. By all means, share your stories, including the horror stories, but it's not the case for everyone. Your horror story could be someone's miracle birth control. And god, I enjoy sex with my husband. I am quite happy to be on bcp so we can enjoy ourselves. Seriously.0 -
Indeed. And your miracle could be someone else's horror story. We ARE all different.
Please ladies, we're all different. By all means, share your stories, including the horror stories, but it's not the case for everyone. Your horror story could be someone's miracle birth control. And god, I enjoy sex with my husband. I am quite happy to be on bcp so we can enjoy ourselves. Seriously.0 -
Whoa whoa, I can't believe some of the responses in this post. I mean, I know it's the internet - but WOW.
There is a lot of extremism in terms of opinion here, but really!
Yeah it's always impressive the number of physicians that are on this site. I didnt know we had so many gynecologists especially with some of the comments from the men.
Talk to your doctor, there is a lot of good long term data out there that shows the effectiveness of BCP, and when in doubt talk to your doctor.0 -
Talk w/ your doc > asking strangers on teh interwebz0
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I think it's been a pretty interesting thread. I only know about the bc I've used myself in the past & the ones close friend's have. I've appreciated getting some different ideas/views. I can't imagine the OP is going to take any one testimony as gospel, but there's no harm in kicking some ideas around. My personal grumble is when everyone used to tell me TOM regulates after pregnancy. Mmm, 15yrs after the event & I'm still waiting on that one.0
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My best friend's mother is a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree who used the "rhythm" method. She has four kids.I used the Sympto-Thermal Method to avoid pregnancy for 5 years before conceiving my baby girl. (planned pregnancy)
http://www.tcoyf.com/
You don't need synthetic hormones. Like some of the others have said, I used hormones for several years before stumbling upon "fertility awareness" as a much better option. It takes more effort, but the benefits are worth the effort.0 -
The poster who recommended an IUD was railing hard against artificial hormones. Mirena has hormones, which means she meant the COPPER IUD, which makes periods heavier and is NOT used with women who naturally have heavy periods.
Mirena, for most women, stops periods. Its great...so not sure if the statement that they don't give it to women with heavy periods is true.
No, it's not false. Mirena has hormones, therefore she is not talking about Mirena.If you insist on having birth control I suggest getting an IUD. They say they don't give them to people w/o kids, but they really do. My friend has one.
Not even an option for women with heavier periods. Did you know that?
False.
The copper IUD causes heavier periods and therefore is not an option for women who already have heavy flows. I know this because I looked into it for myself and actualy researched and discussed it with my doctor.
BUT, like PPs mentioned, not sure if they let you get it if you don't have a child. One of my friends doesn't even want kids and they still won't let her get it. She's only 27 so it might depend on your age too.
Mirena does, as you said, stop periods. I had Mirena. I could not get the copper IUD because of heavy periods.0 -
My best friend's mother is a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree who used the "rhythm" method. She has four kids.I used the Sympto-Thermal Method to avoid pregnancy for 5 years before conceiving my baby girl. (planned pregnancy)
http://www.tcoyf.com/
You don't need synthetic hormones. Like some of the others have said, I used hormones for several years before stumbling upon "fertility awareness" as a much better option. It takes more effort, but the benefits are worth the effort.
Rhythm and Sympto Thermal method are not the same.
And just because someone has four kids, doesn't mean that they didn't plan those kids. I have five, all planned. And yes, we use Natural Family Planning. We're not planning any more babies and have been pregnancy free for the past 4.75 years. The sympto-thermal method works fine (99% effective when used properly, just as effective as BC pill and better effectiveness than some, ie condoms, and less side effects than BC pill).0 -
I have been on Apri for more than 10 years and I've had minimal issues, no pregnancy.
That being said, I am STRONGLY considering ditching it.0 -
I've known these people for 35 years, since my friend (the oldest) was 3 months old. Her mother and my mother are best friends. She did not plan any of her children.
My best friend's mother is a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree who used the "rhythm" method. She has four kids.I used the Sympto-Thermal Method to avoid pregnancy for 5 years before conceiving my baby girl. (planned pregnancy)
http://www.tcoyf.com/
You don't need synthetic hormones. Like some of the others have said, I used hormones for several years before stumbling upon "fertility awareness" as a much better option. It takes more effort, but the benefits are worth the effort.
Rhythm and Sympto Thermal method are not the same.
And just because someone has four kids, doesn't mean that they didn't plan those kids. I have five, all planned. And yes, we use Natural Family Planning. We're not planning any more babies and have been pregnancy free for the past 4.75 years. The sympto-thermal method works fine (99% effective when used properly, just as effective as BC pill and better effectiveness than some, ie condoms, and less side effects than BC pill).
I'm pretty sure an RN is VERY familiar with her cycle.
If you're not using BC and you're having sex you have a much higher chance of an unwanted pregnancy than if you use BC properly. So if you're OK with a possible unwanted pregnancy, use "natural family planning" and good luck.0 -
I've known these people for 35 years, since my friend (the oldest) was 3 months old. Her mother and my mother are best friends. She did not plan any of her children.
My best friend's mother is a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree who used the "rhythm" method. She has four kids.I used the Sympto-Thermal Method to avoid pregnancy for 5 years before conceiving my baby girl. (planned pregnancy)
http://www.tcoyf.com/
You don't need synthetic hormones. Like some of the others have said, I used hormones for several years before stumbling upon "fertility awareness" as a much better option. It takes more effort, but the benefits are worth the effort.
Rhythm and Sympto Thermal method are not the same.
And just because someone has four kids, doesn't mean that they didn't plan those kids. I have five, all planned. And yes, we use Natural Family Planning. We're not planning any more babies and have been pregnancy free for the past 4.75 years. The sympto-thermal method works fine (99% effective when used properly, just as effective as BC pill and better effectiveness than some, ie condoms, and less side effects than BC pill).
I'm pretty sure an RN is VERY familiar with her cycle.
If you're not using BC and you're having sex you have a much higher chance of an unwanted pregnancy than if you use BC properly. So if you're OK with a possible unwanted pregnancy, use "natural family planning" and good luck.
I have no doubt that your RN friend is familiar with her cycle too. But if she was using Rhythm method, it's not very reliable. Sympto-thermal method is not the same as rhythm and is 99% effective. The sympto-thermal method is not the same as simply "not using BC". (BTW I'm a pharmacist, not a doctor, but I am practitioner of Natural Family Planning. I actually used to teach the method to other interested couples. I can assure you that t is effective and has comparable rates of effectiveness with the BC pill.)0 -
I use implanon which once it settled down i have found awesome. No periods no mood swings. its been great for me!0
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I'm not sure what type of BC you prefer, but I love Loestrin 24 Fe. It's days 24 days of active pills with extra iron b/c my monthly had me on the border of anemia; there is also a non Fe (iron) version. There is also a generic called Microgestin Fe that I switched to b/c my insurance copay was not friendly to my wallet.
My decision to go on BC was one I did not take lightly, but because my cycle made me so physically ill on a monthly basis I needed to feel like a human being. This definitely gave me my life back. I'm talking I couldn't walk, sit, eat, or sleep. Over the years I was sent home from school and later work b/c I looked and felt like death. Finally talked to the gyn and the Loestrin Fe is the first thing he prescribed and it did the trick! For me and a few of my girlfriends, we didn't see any weight gain.
I've been on this pill for over 4 years now.
Best bet is to talk to your gyn. He/she knows your medical history and might be able to recommend something that is perfect for your body!0 -
The poster who recommended an IUD was railing hard against artificial hormones. Mirena has hormones, which means she meant the COPPER IUD, which makes periods heavier and is NOT used with women who naturally have heavy periods.
Mirena, for most women, stops periods. Its great...so not sure if the statement that they don't give it to women with heavy periods is true.
No, it's not false. Mirena has hormones, therefore she is not talking about Mirena.If you insist on having birth control I suggest getting an IUD. They say they don't give them to people w/o kids, but they really do. My friend has one.
Not even an option for women with heavier periods. Did you know that?
False.
The copper IUD causes heavier periods and therefore is not an option for women who already have heavy flows. I know this because I looked into it for myself and actualy researched and discussed it with my doctor.
BUT, like PPs mentioned, not sure if they let you get it if you don't have a child. One of my friends doesn't even want kids and they still won't let her get it. She's only 27 so it might depend on your age too.
Mirena does, as you said, stop periods. I had Mirena. I could not get the copper IUD because of heavy periods.
I actually said "bc is horrible for your body" however most IUDs aren't as bad as pills.0
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