Hi Lisa! well I was on the pill for awhile but dont think its good for me to be on too long( cancers run in my family) so I got off..We have 4 kids and my husband is getting a vasectomy very soon otherwise we abstain..I am not wanting to get pregnant especially having Hashimoto's and we are done having kids...if you still may want more children research your options ....The pill is good and didn't interfere with my meds . Theres also these coils that get put in your fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from getting released, i forgot what its called. Its on you- tube though- Honestly I dont know if I "believe" in permanent birth control but its our only option..kids are expensive ...I will probably cry a few times after he gets it done .!!

I've never heard of this coil that you guys are talking about...my husband had a vasectomy after the birth of our 3rd child. We are done having children. You said he was going to go for the "snip"? If you are worried about still getting pregnant that first year try the pull out method during that time. My husband had to go back and follow up with his doctor to get a sperm count to be sure that he was "shooting blanks" haha.

I got the paragaurd IUD after my daughter was born too. It doesn't have hormones so it shouldn't affect you.

My endo swears by "birth control muddling things" when you have thyroid issues--you definitely need to take it far away from when you take your thyroid med. Even then, it can still affect overall thyroid levels, but I have to take it because of ovarian cysts (but I get away with taking Microgestin, which is very low).

(FYI: the studies between birth control and cancer have shown MULTIPLE times there is no increased risk for cancer... correlation =/= causation).

I don't have Hashimotos, but am Hypothyroid and on Synthroid.
I'm currently on the pill "Alesse" which has not caused me any problems at all. I take it in the mornings, about 2 hours before my synthroid, and it has even helped with the bloating and cramping I have had to endure since puberty.
Check it out with your Dr.......

I've tried just about EVERY bc out there.

The pills don't work for me personally. I don't feel normal when I take them.

I tried the Depo Shot. One shot every 3 months. Gained 20+ lbs over 18 month. The last 3-6 months on this I cried. And cried. And cried. For no reason. I would cry over the littlest things, knowing I shouldn't be, but couldn't stop. Horrible.

I tried the Nuvo Ring. Every time I had intercourse, it would "pinch" me. Yup. Way up in there. Got to the point I didn't want to have intercourse.

Now I have the Mirena IUD. I highly recommend it. Very, very low dose hormone. Was slighting uncomfortable when inserted. Had some cramping, like PMS. But is good for 5 years, reversible, have very light cycles. In a word, awesome.

Hope this helps.

Val

I am very happy with the IUD. If you want more personal information, send me a message. I'd be happy to share.

Val

Thanks val was very helpful. really considering an iud now. i dont wanna have to remember to take other pills. My thyroxine is enough to remember lol. Ive tried the shot before too and like you gained weight and we def dont want that to happen. So i think other then not having intercourse the iud is the only option.
xx

I used the implanon implant successfully for 12 years if that helps.

I'm not interested for birth control... but I first saw this method... and after doing some reading/google searching this must be "wow!!!!!!"
I will consider it in a few years definetly!

I have hypo and endometriosis. I have been on birth control for many years. When i found out i was hypo the doc sais it wouldnt interfer if you take them 8 + hours apart. I take synthroidin the morning and birth control at night.