What birth control are you on? Does it work with you?
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I have Paragurad, a non-hormonal, copper, IUD. I LOVE IT!
No b!tchy mood swings
Still a nympho
Haven't gained weight from it
up to 10 years of worry free BC
And contrary to what they said, my periods are no heavier than before and they last the same length as before (4days).
I've been interested in this copper IUD for awhile! No hormones seems realllyyyyyy nice. Was it easy to have it inserted?
Fast and easy... It didn't hurt at all, kind of a little pressure and then this weird feeling... Of course I took 4 extra strength tylenol before I went in as well. :laugh:
I've had mine for about four months, I believe. I absolutely love it!!0 -
Love my Mirena. $25 co pay for placement and 5 years of easy control. No pills, no rings, no mood swings, no wt gain, no babies.
I second that!^^ Also, periods are really light.
Plus, I was able to get pregnant right away after taking it out.0 -
I play Russian Roulette because I love to walk on the wild side.0
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I'm on the depo shot, no weight gain problems, I just cry ALL THE TIME NOW. Seriously. I will cry about anything.0
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The kind where the hubby had 1/2 hour dr appt and a romantic weekend with a bag of peas....0
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Been on all pills or shots before getting pregnant, hated them all.
After having my daughter, I was on the Mirena for 2 years...hated it bc of how moody I was, loved the no periods.
I switched to the Copper IUD and love it. No hormones! lasts 10 years!0 -
Paragard IUD.
Love it! No hormones to make me crazier than I already am. It hurt like a b!tch during insertion, but was well worth it.
Insurance covered 100%, so I only had to pay my $25 co-pay.0 -
Paragard IUD. No hormones. No weight gain. Insurance covered 100% (minus $30 office copay). Lasts 10 years. I totally LOVE that thing.0
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Yet we don't want to be pregnant...don't really have a choice.
condoms....
i used to use condoms for a long time but i have had some break or the fact i became pregnant (but lost it) off of them. if i am with only one partner then i rely on birth control that is non condom, i prefere not using latex. kinda breaks the moment too and the feel is just not the same:)0 -
The mirror
Works a charm0 -
Seriously I use condoms but I think it is time for Miraina.0
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I did great on the pill. Mirena made me gain weight.
Depo is horrible and I hate to tell you, but every single woman I ever knew who got pregnant after using Depo miscarried at least once and usually several times. It also causes bone loss and can send you into menopause, among other things. Weight gain is the best side effect of Depo.0 -
I have the implant "Implanon", It works great and no side effects, except for random unpredictable periods. But, those are light and only last a day or 2. other than that it's ok. no weight gain as of yet, I've been on it for 4 months now, after having a baby.0
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The pull and pray method. It's worked so far, haha.
I've been on just about every form of hormonal b/c with terrible side effects (NuvaRing was the worst by far, followed by Mirena, ugh). Considering trying the Paragard, but meh...idk.0 -
Menopause.
It has its disadvantages.0 -
i definatly want to try an IUD. i just figured why put it in when i plan to take it out lol why deal with the pain. i do plan on getting it after kids! actually super excited to try it:)0
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I have the "cool" answer.....I abstain. it's been working.:blushing:0
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Tubal ligation here : )0
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I've been taking Tilia Fe for the past 5 years and no weight gain...and no major mood swings.0
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i definatly want to try an IUD. i just figured why put it in when i plan to take it out lol why deal with the pain. i do plan on getting it after kids! actually super excited to try it:)
I did that. LOL I had the copper IUD in for like 8 months after the mirena for 2 years, wanted to try for a baby when my husband returned home from overseas, we decided its not time for another baby after moving so like 6 months after taking it out I put it back in. It's been less than a year thats its in again. But I don't have to pay for anything like copays bc my husband is military.0 -
Hubby got snipped. No weight gain so far!
Bahaha awesome. I'm on Cryselle personally. Don't really think I've had weight gain, acne, or other physical side effects. Sometimes I get really moody. But I've been on the same type for so long, I can't even tell if it's the BC that's the cause, or if it's just me. :grumble: Been thinking about talking to my doctor about changing it up. We shall see.
Omg I want your stomach.
Ahhh you just made my day! Thanks!! :flowerforyou: Your eyes are gorgeous btw, I've always envied green eyes0 -
My tubes are tied, but prior to that I tried the Depo shot, Nuva Ring and different pills. I never gained weight on any, and never had any of the crazy side effects. My personal favorite was Yaz because it kept my skin clear and I felt like my hormones were really under control.0
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I was on such a variety of different pills after my son, all of which gave me manic depression. I had Mirena implanted after my daughter was born and although I do still get the occasional depression, I'm more aware of it and able to handle it.
I've been tempted to go for something more permanent, but my husband wants the option of more children in the future, so he gets to deal with me being a moody ***** occasionally. =B0 -
So many brand names here, I don't know what's what! (I'm also British which probably doesn't help matters either!)
I'm on Microgynon and I'm one of those weird people who has fairly few side effects. No weight gain, and I'm only moody on the third and fourth days of a new strip, after that I feel like it actually stablises my mood!
I'm thinking of moving to IUD though because it's killing my libido and that upsets me but the risk of heavier periods and worse cramps scares me because my cramps were already bad enough before I started taking the pill, so I don't know what to do about it.0 -
I use my personality! It's 100 effective! :laugh:0
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Im on the generic of Yaz and i love it...i have been on it for awhile now and i have no weight gain at all...mood swings alil but no more then any normal girl lol
birth control is the best option for any one who doesnt want to have a child at this point in your life0 -
it is amazing how everyone is affect differently. every body is different and react all in our own way. very interesting:)0
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THEY MAKE SOMETHING FOR THAT???? I just keep popping them out! Who knew!0
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My tubes are tied. I regret it so much though0
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I had my tubes tied after my daughter was born, tied, cut and burned... Best choice I ever made!!!0
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