women on birth control pills

rAc_hEl

I'm trying to pick a bc pill that won't have crazy water retention side effects or any other bad effects. I just had a baby so i need to decide soon as I'm not trying to have more kids any time soon. Also open to any other exceptions EXCLUDING DEPO! i hate depo! Thanks!

Cardio4Cupcakes

I was on tri-sprintec for YEARS. it was only $9 at Target/ Walmart without insurance. I'm now on Junel FE, which is also working well. Continued to lose weight, no acne issues, etc. I am a bit more depressed than usual, but I doubt that's a BC thing and more of a life thing :flowerforyou:

ThinLizzie0802

I've been very happy with generic versions of Seasonique (Amethia, Daysee, I've got something else now) because I really like the not getting my period every month. Saves a lot of money. They are pricey if you don't have health insurance because you are getting three months at a time. You will experience breakthrough bleeding intitially from switching but that can happen with any pill. I've found my periods to be very miniscule while taking the three month pills.

lisalsd1

What about an IUD? I had Paraguard, which worked with no side effects. Mine fell out (which is not common)...but that did not go unnoticed.

Edited to add that I was on the generic Alesse for 7 years (no problems with that either).

vismundcygnus27

Can I use this thread as a way to pickup women? ...

No. Eww.

Also, this is a tough question to answer! I've been on Lutera for two years now, and it never caused any noticeable weight gain or water retention. And if anything, it's made my periods more manageable - they are much more regular, and I get 10 times less moody than I used to get. But that's going to vary from person to person. I found this link, which might be helpful - http://www.wdxcyber.com/ncontr11.htm

It basically says that if you're worried about water retention, you should opt for the pills which use the least amount of estrogen. Good luck, dear!

AddieOverhaul

I was on Marvelon for years with no effects at all.

rebeccalee1986

Copper IUD

Guns_N_Buns

I have NuvaRing..LOVE IT. Doesn't affect me negatively, at all.

LesliemarieAZ

I used Nuvaring too and didn't notice any side effects. But depending on your insurance, it's expensive which is ultimately why I stopped using it.

rAc_hEl

Thanks all!

6ftamazon

I've used alesse on and off and haven't had any negative effects.

SamLD88

I haven't had a child, can't attest to anything post-childbirth, but I've been on generic Yaz for 7 years and take it continuously (no sugar pills) and essentially only have spotting every few months.

BarbieFromHellx

I've been on Yasmin for over 4 years and my mom has also been on it too for like triple that amount of time haha - and we have both never experienced any problems with it at all. I'm aware some people have said some bad things about it but I find it is the perfect pill for me. No weight gain, headaches, acne, nausea, depression and other horrid side effects people face when taking a certain BCP.

loribethrice

I have been on BC for 12+ years straight. I take Seasonique which gives me my period once every 3 months and it's usually just 1 to 2 days of spotting. Occasionally I go 6+ months without one because my uterus has nothing to shed. I don't seem to have any weight gain with it. I did have weight gain with Ortho-Tri-Cyclen and Yasmin though.

lois4468

I have twins from an IUD. At time of birth Doc said it fell out, but 2 years later showed up in X-ray for back issue. Had to have it removed. Was wandering around aimlessly. Birth control pills gave my DVT, blood clot, and I almost died. Weigh all your options, no one tells you all the possible consequences especially doctors. Do your research.

Howdoyoufeeltoday

just dropping in to say I've been on Yasmin for about 9 years and I have never had a problem with it. It really helped me when my period was all screwed up and it's been doing it's job ever since. A lot of people don't like it or are scared cause of the side effects people have with it. But people react differently to different pills. They're a higher hormone dosage pill so naturally they're more temperamental but that doesn't mean you'll suffer the same symptoms as everyone else who takes it. Talk to your doctor about your needs and what you want it for and then the only way to see if it suits you is to try it out for a few months.

DiamondRubyMom

All hormonal birth control has very high correlation to stroke and cancer. Even if you notice no side effects please be aware to these.

RunsOnEspresso

I've been very happy with generic versions of Seasonique (Amethia, Daysee, I've got something else now) because I really like the not getting my period every month. Saves a lot of money. They are pricey if you don't have health insurance because you are getting three months at a time. You will experience breakthrough bleeding intitially from switching but that can happen with any pill. I've found my periods to be very miniscule while taking the three month pills.

I use seasonique (generics don't help my PMDD symptoms). I am looking into the arm implant though because I have nothing but trouble getting my prescription.

NJGamerChick

I have bad reaction to estradiol to where I avoid soy. There are other methods that are just as effective. I don't know about how much hormone will leech into breast milk, but if you're breastfeeding, you may want to consult your gyn and pediatrician. I would, however, suggest you go non-hormone until after breastfeeding, so condoms and maybe a diaphragm. Two forms should be standard.

Edwardshar

Two methods I heard work well, the "pull and pray" method and the "rhythm" method. You should try them, I only have 2 kids using those.

l_ashley

I am on Viorele and I love it. It doesn't cause water retention and I barely have periods (super light for only one day--isn't an annoyance, but also confirms I dodged the baby bullet for another month), which is fantastic.

However, you might need to go through multiple forms of birth control before you find one that works well with your body. I think I tried 4 or 5 different pills before I found Viorele.

Trechechus

I have been using the Nexplanon implant since December and it has been the only thing that hasn't resulted in some awful side-effect. I also don't have to remember to take anything for three years and it has a 99.9% which is fantastic! It's a bit of a process to get it in, but it was totally worth it.

http://www.gannett.cornell.edu/cms/pdf/sexual/upload/Implanon.pdf

Oi_Sunshine

If breastfeeding, you want a progesterone only pill.

Any pill I was on turned me into crazy weepy dragon lady so I dont take them, anymore.

marieamethyst

I took Microgestion 1/20 pills before and after pregnancy without a problem. I started taking them again 4 weeks postpartum and didn't have any negative side effects - my body didn't react any different to it even with all of the extra hormones. And I know you said you don't want any more children right now, but I found that when I wanted to get pregnant I just had to stop the pill and I was pregnant two cycles later, in case you ever changed your mind. Hasn't inhibited my weight loss either - the pregnancy weight plus another 30+ fat lbs were gone within the first year of having my daughter. :flowerforyou:

Talk to your medical provider though, since they know more about your history. They can probably recommend the best one for you!

yellowlemoned

I have a Mirena, I've had it for almost a year now. It typically (for about 80% of women) stops you from having a monthly period which means less water retention and bloating. I just recently stopped having my monthly period and have noticed I don't swell up like I use to. It's something you'll want to talk to an OBGYN or research on planned parenthood before hand to find out which IUD you might like or if you would even like one. Also, if you do decide to get one check with your local Planned Parenthood because you may be able to get it for free or at a discount depending on your income.

As a side note, not to detour you from getting an IUD, it can be somewhat uncomfortable to have it inserted, and a few hours afterwards you will probably have persistent cramps that can be a bit painful. Those should disappear within the first week, and will get less noticeable each day. It's a small price to pay for 3-5 years of worry free birth control in my opinion. Also, while it is possible for the IUD to fall out, it is not common and even less common among people who have had children.

salembambi

my ortho 777 is freeeeeeeeeee

and have not had problems been on it for years