Birth Control SUggestion...

I had Implanon put in 4 months ago. Its a small matchstick size rod that is placed in your arm. I love it! I had little side effects, my mood swings are gone, but I did break out a little worse than normal

Condoms and with-holding until husband gets fixed :laugh:
Seriously though - been like this 2 years and knock wood, been accident free.

I heard the IUD can end up growing into you down there, well not into you but it gets embedded into your tissue... someone at work was randomly talking about it. That scares me.

I am still on the good ole pill. Seasonique... no weight gain.. no side effects.. and your TOM comes 4 times a year.

I'm on NuvaRing and I love it. You use it for 3 weeks, leave it out for a week to have your period, then put a new one in for 3 more weeks. It's good because there aren't many side effects. My periods are shorter & lighter and I feel "normal" as far as hormones. I was a bit more emotional than normal the first couple months while I was getting used to it, but after that, I feel like myself emotionally again.

Sometimes it slips out but as long as you rinse it off & put it back in within 3 hours, you're still protected. I've been on it for a year and we also use the pull out method, and no accidents yet! :happy:

I have been on Seasonale for a few years with no side effects! I love it because you only get your period 4 times a year and that is just enough!

I'm on the injection. I'm not sure of the exact name.

Been on it for 6 months now. You get the injection at the local health centre every 3 months in the very top of the bum cheek. Switch each time. Didn't hurt at all and i'm a needle-phobe lol.

So far, fantastic. I feel good. No weight change or mood change. No periods either. Twice in this time i've felt a little like pmt...little achey, but only for a day.

This was great for me because i used to be on the pill and my periods were all over the place. Plus i travel every other weekend to my bf and i don't have to worry about forgetting it or taking it on time.

Hope this helps xx

I think I'm going to go on the mini pill here soon, possible the regular pill. I've never had an issue with either.

This is a pretty personal decision, but I'll shoot. My last two babies (2 1/2 and 6 mo.) we used condoms. I'm not much of a fan of that route. But, I was harder on my nurse midwife. I wanted NO hormones (most contraceptives) or anything that would alter my body's natural chemistry (which cancelled out the copper IUD). My only options were cervical cap (not recommended for women who have already have vaginal deliveries, of which I have had 4), diaphram, and Lea's shield. I could have gotten a script for Lea's Shield which was the best option for me. But, it was a pain to have it shipped to Alaska. So I went with the diaphrahm. It really all depends on what you comfortable with. You should absolutely read up on the side effects of your chosen method yourself. Don't expect the doctors to tell you all the risks. And then decide which risks are acceptable to you.

I was on the depo provera for 8 years.

Hassle free. Had it injected every 12 weeks. No TOM, just spotting. Like most BC, it made me a little spottier and gave me mood swings. But I now take Primrose capsules 1000mg a day to curb the mood swings naturally which has helped tremendously.

With many BC methods, it DOES make you crave a lot more. It can make you hungrier. BUT the weight gain is down to YOU.

If you can control your cravings, you won't gain weight.

I gained roughly 15lbs in the 8 years I was on it, which is not a huge amount. My weight fluctuated in that time. But what is apparent with BC methods is definitely the cravings.

I'm now on the progestrogen only pill. Similar side effects to most BC. Reason for going on it. Needed the change.

All BC methods affect people differently. So choose what works for you!

I had Implanon put in 4 months ago. Its a small matchstick size rod that is placed in your arm. I love it! I had little side effects, my mood swings are gone, but I did break out a little worse than normal

I had Implanon & HATED it. I gained 25lbs in 5 months & then had it taken out early...taking it out also left an inch long scar on my arm because the dr said it was put in wrong :grumble: sheesh.

Good luck!!!

I LOVE my Implanon. No weight gain, no side effects. It has been my very favorite form of BC. I need to get it replaced in July, and I'll be good for another 3 years! Love it!

Bump....need to read this later.

I have been on about every pill out there and I am now on Yasmin (pill). I have literally had bumps/hives/weight gain/headaches- you name it with other pills out there. No weight gain or major side affects and everything is regular/normal for me on Yasmin (which it was NOT before I started the pill). Yaz, in particular, is not good for me- gave me brown spots on my face (NOT COOL) and I was moody all of the time.

I have never tried the iud or shot, however my sister-in-law was on the shot and has 2 kids to show for it lol.

I used the diaphragm at first, but I wanted to get my cycle switched around so I didn't have Aunt Flo visit duing my honeymoon, so I started the pill. I used both for awhile. After my second child was born, I did the pill only and ended up with a 3rd child in '02. :-O I started the Depo injections after that. The only side effect was I didn't get my period until just a few months ago. :-) Actually, that's not true. It's not meant for long term use, so I had some mild bone loss in my back, but was able to regain it. I definitely don't want any more children, so I had the Essure procedure done about a year ago...the tubes are blocked and it is done in the doctor's office. It is permanent and less invasive than a tubal ligation.