Birth Control Options
kristalfrissy
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I have not used birth control in years. My husband and I use other methods (lol). anyway--I have been considering getting on some type but I don't know what kind to try. I did try the nuvaring several years back but it didn'k work out for me. I have heard that pills can cause weight gain which would obviously suck. Does anybody have any recommendations???
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this is a hard one, i know that the pill has made me put on weight, which is why i have just come off it! every womans body is different though...sorry not much help!
good luck on finding the right one0 -
I went on the pill and actually lost weight, it depends on your body though. Have you thought about getting a vasectomy for your husband? There's obviously condoms, and also I know some people who have an IUD. Have you ever used the patches?0
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No I haven't tried patches or the shot or anything. I don't think my husband would be down for a vasectomy. My BIL just had it done and he was pretty uncomfortable for a couple of weeks so now I really don't think he would do it.0
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No I haven't tried patches or the shot or anything. I don't think my husband would be down for a vasectomy. My BIL just had it done and he was pretty uncomfortable for a couple of weeks so now I really don't think he would do it.
Well you could always discuss different options with your doctor and figure out which one is right for you.0 -
my husband got a vasectomy sex is much better with out complications like condoms and me having to take a pill i might forget and end up with another noodle!0
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I have an coil fitted had them for nearly twenty years on and off, I have the marina hormone one which means I might have a period every three months or so and I will only last a day.
No weight gain as its direct to the womb. There is the fitting issue and I can cause cramping in some but I love it.0 -
For anyone who is absolutely sure you don't want more children, get your tubes tied. Have you seen all those commercials on TV from lawyers drumming up business due to people who have been killed or injured using hormone birth control?
One of the best decisions I ever made was to get em tied (actually cut and burned) while I had good health insurance. I got up off the table and they had to push me back down, as I was ready to head out the door. No pain, no mess, no side effects, and I was helping a friend move two days later (okay, I shouldn't have been doing that, but I was!).0 -
I didn't experience any gain with my pill, but everyone is indeed different. I'm sure you can discuss it with your doctor. Mine said to try the pill first, and if I had weight gain issues, she'd be more than happy to re-evaluate.0
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implanon, gose in the arm,...may cause weight gain/loss:huh: and mood swings:sad: :bigsmile: :sad: :mad: :laugh:
:grumble: also loss of TOM....:drinker: 0 -
The pill has been a dream for me. No weight gain, no cramps, no pms, barely noticeable periods, horrible acne cleared up, and im not anemic anymore0
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I have the Implanon and I HATE it. For about 6 months, I had no period at all, but now it's extremely unpredictable - I'll have a horribly heavy one for 3 weeks, nothing for a month, a light one for 4 days, a heavy one for a week, etc... I never ever know what to expect so I just have to always be prepared. Also, before my Implanon, I NEVER had acne. Really. But now, it's all over my chest and my back - disgusting! To make matters even worse, it's made my hair start to fall out (I'm only 21). It's thinned out considerably; even my hair dresser noticed. Definitely going to look at different methods ASAP.
So basically, stay away from Implanon!!0 -
I have the Implanon and I HATE it. For about 6 months, I had no period at all, but now it's extremely unpredictable - I'll have a horribly heavy one for 3 weeks, nothing for a month, a light one for 4 days, a heavy one for a week, etc... I never ever know what to expect so I just have to always be prepared. Also, before my Implanon, I NEVER had acne. Really. But now, it's all over my chest and my back - disgusting! To make matters even worse, it's made my hair start to fall out (I'm only 21). It's thinned out considerably; even my hair dresser noticed. Definitely going to look at different methods ASAP.
So basically, stay away from Implanon!!
yikes!! thanks for your post. thats sounds extremely sucky0 -
I have the paragard iud. Good for 10 years. I have had it in for 2 yrs. with no side effects. It has no hormones. I love it!0
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The pill has been a dream for me. No weight gain, no cramps, no pms, barely noticeable periods, horrible acne cleared up, and im not anemic anymore
cool. good to know. thanks0 -
The pull out method!!!0
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The pull out method!!!
well, uhumm, been there done that. tired of it.0 -
For anyone who is absolutely sure you don't want more children, get your tubes tied. Have you seen all those commercials on TV from lawyers drumming up business due to people who have been killed or injured using hormone birth control?
One of the best decisions I ever made was to get em tied (actually cut and burned) while I had good health insurance. I got up off the table and they had to push me back down, as I was ready to head out the door. No pain, no mess, no side effects, and I was helping a friend move two days later (okay, I shouldn't have been doing that, but I was!).
Good info. I'm thinking of getting it done. Hormonal bc makes me crazy and not in the mood.0 -
For anyone who is absolutely sure you don't want more children, get your tubes tied. Have you seen all those commercials on TV from lawyers drumming up business due to people who have been killed or injured using hormone birth control?
One of the best decisions I ever made was to get em tied (actually cut and burned) while I had good health insurance. I got up off the table and they had to push me back down, as I was ready to head out the door. No pain, no mess, no side effects, and I was helping a friend move two days later (okay, I shouldn't have been doing that, but I was!).
Good info. I'm thinking of getting it done. Hormonal bc makes me crazy and not in the mood.
You're old enough, especially if you already have at least one child.
To be honest, I lied to the surgeon and said I was engaged when I wasn't to cinch the deal. A lot of them will not do it even if you're older unless you're married or engaged (and what does that tell you about who makes the procreation decisions in this world, when they'll tie off a man at age 22 with no questions?).
Anyway, be sure. Really sure that even if your next relationship is with a guy who springs the, "I want kids" speech on you, that no matter what, you don't.
If you have any doubt at all, go for tied. Tied isn't as guaranteed and isn't as pain free, but it's more reversable.0 -
I have always been on the pill and it's effective for us. I don't know about weight gain because I've always been a big girl. All the others really scare me!0
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IUD!!
I got mine in 4 years ago and dont have to think about little bambino's for another 6 years... its awesome.. no pill no pullout no rubbers!0 -
As for those mentioning the pull out method, ever heard of pre-come? Not to be crude, but look it up!
The rhythm method has similar problems with the pull out method, for those using that. Your body may switch things around on you without warning! Now, if it's not a tragedy should you become pregnant, these methods are fine. But if your health, social, or economic status is such that an unplanned pregnancy will devastate you, do not rely on these methods!0 -
I have the Implanon and I HATE it. For about 6 months, I had no period at all, but now it's extremely unpredictable - I'll have a horribly heavy one for 3 weeks, nothing for a month, a light one for 4 days, a heavy one for a week, etc... I never ever know what to expect so I just have to always be prepared. Also, before my Implanon, I NEVER had acne. Really. But now, it's all over my chest and my back - disgusting! To make matters even worse, it's made my hair start to fall out (I'm only 21). It's thinned out considerably; even my hair dresser noticed. Definitely going to look at different methods ASAP.
So basically, stay away from Implanon!!
yikes!! thanks for your post. thats sounds extremely sucky
I've had Implanon for two years now - I'm 22 and I've never had any problems with it. No weight gain (that wasn't to do with food), and my periods are light and regular. Implanon has been absolutely perfect for me, except for the pain on putting it in.0 -
I've been on different types of the pill for a few years now. I haven't had any weight gain that wasn't due to my own faults. It messed with your hormones so you may feel hunger but you just control what you eat and when. I don't believe the pill itself will just magically make fat appear on your body.
I love the pill. It regulates everything and has made the cramps much much more bareable.0 -
Stick with oral and anal! :drinker: In that order of course :noway:0
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This is a tough question, because for me hormones seriously mess my body up. I JUST got done with a 6 month long menstrual period from Depo Provera (the shot). Yes, I was bleeding non stop for 6 months. Bad acne, mood swings, it was the worst. The only pill I loved was Yasmin. But now days apparently there is a ton of lawsuits against them for death and injuries. If I HAD to choose a birth control, it would be Paragard. It's hormone free and lasts up to ten years! Of course having something sitting in your hoohaw for a long time is kind of weird. But that's what I would choose if I had to!0
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Stick with oral and anal! :drinker: In that order of course :noway:
that's sound advice right there.0 -
Stick with oral and anal! :drinker: In that order of course :noway:
I was a little nervous when I saw that you had replied to this thread!! lol
I'm glad you specified in that order! I'm a little freaky--but not THAT freaky! haha0 -
Personally I would speak with your gyno about what options there are for you since they can take into consideration your history with one method, your medical history in general, and try to find you something that would have low to no risk of certain side effects.0
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C'mon. Be adventurous and do it reverse order! My wife complains about it, but I never mind.
I was a little nervous when I saw that you had replied to this thread!! lolStick with oral and anal! :drinker: In that order of course :noway:
I'm glad you specified in that order! I'm a little freaky--but not THAT freaky! haha0 -
Unfortunately, with birth control, it's all trial and error. Every woman will react differently to every different pill and every different method. You won't know till you try. I know that sounds horrible lol, but it's the unfortunate truth. I've tried about five different methods of birth control, and every one of them resulted in severeeeeee depression. I didn't notice any difference in weight gain, but the depression was so overwhelming, I always had to come off.0
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