Birth Control SUggestion...

i also have this. i got it in jan.2010.it started out ok but now im spotting everyday. not gud just plain annoying

i just started Loestren 24 Fe, but have only been on it for about a month. So far, so good. I will admit my skin got pretty dry for about a week, and it was concerning because I've never had bad skin before, but then it went away. I think I was just getting used to all the hormones. but loestrin is one of the lowest doses so theres usually not that bad of side effects and it would be a good one to start out on. no weight gain so far which i know a lot of people on birth control tend to have problems with. good luck!

I'm also using Nuvaring, just started a few months ago. I didn't notice any weight gain or emotional side effects. I like it so far, as it's very convenient. I didn't think I'd go for the "in you" type of thing but you really don't notice it. My husband doesn't notice it either. I've never had it come out. So far my period hasn't changed much, maybe a little lighter overall but still the same length.

When I was on pills, I'd inevitably end up having problems with low libido and dryness. This happened with Yasmin, Ortho Lo, as well as Mircette. So far, Nuvaring seems better in that respect.

One I would advise AGAINST is Yaz or Yasmin, which has a different hormone called DRSP that normal b/c pills don't have. I took Yasmin for over a year and am convinced it killed my gallbladder, I had to have it removed last year because it was completely non-functional and prone to infection. No history of any health problems or gallbladder pain it was completely dead (usually with gallbladder disease it still functions a little--mine was not functioning at all), diagnosed while I was getting tested to find the cause of other GI problems. There are class action lawsuits now against the makers of Yaz alleging things like gallbladder disease as well as adrenal disease. A coworker of mine actually suffered severe adrenal problems due to taking the same pill.

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 also have the NuvaRing and absolutely love it! I've never had problems with mine slipping out. I haven't had any mood issues or side effects and I've been on it for about six months. I've noticed that my periods have gotten lighter and my gynocologist said that it was the most reliable birth control out there (due to the fact that the hormones are delivered consistantly, without the human flaw of forgetting a pill).

Shannon

I use Loestrine...I love it...no weight gain, no acne, and no cramps...also it makes my period 1 day, and this barely counts as a day...it's almost not there...I have been on it for about 6 months now

Avoid the Depo shot if you can. I was on it for 2 years. Started going to a dietian and the very first thing they told me was if I wanted to have any chance to lose weight I needed to get off Depo. I didn't gain much while on it, but I wasn't able to lose anything while on it either. They suggested pill or nuva ring instead.

I was on Seasonale and loved it, but my insurance changed and I could only get Seasonique, and then to only the generic version which is Jolessa. I HATE it, as soon as this last pack is done I'm off it for good. For the first 2 weeks I was on it I had morning sickness so bad I thought I was pregnant, we switched to condoms for a month but I hate the stress of worrying that it might break so I went back on, I hate to throw it away because the pack was $160 so I'm sucking it up and taking it, I have 2 more weeks and then I'll be trying Nuva Ring, my doctor gave me 2 samples of it (I'll update when I try it but a friend of mine has it and loved it)

My experiences have been:
patch: got huge pimple/boils where I put the patch, and the edges of the patch would get dirty and a few times it came off alltogether
ortho-tricycline-lo (or however you spell it!): no ill effects, if nuva-ring doesnt work for me I'll be switching back to that

my sister has the copper IUD and had to have it "adjusted" because it was poking her husband lol but its fine now, she and aside from a little spotting after she took it she had no issues

my cousin tried depo and gained 15lbs and had basically one continuous period for about 2 months with only occasional no-bleeding days, bad cramps and BAD mood swings. She (and everyone around her!!) was so happy when it wore off!

After I have kids I'll be getting fixed for good but until then I'll try nuva ring and switch back to the ortho if I dont like it.

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

that's what we've done for the past 4 years---2 kids later, it doesn't work for us! Time to go on birth control!! :laugh:

wait you've always used a condom 100% correctly and you still had 2 kids!?..**** ..lol

I used the Nuva Ring until I got married. I didn't stop to get pregnant, just ran out, was in a new country, was planning a wedding, dealing with a whole lot of stuff and never got around to getting it replaced. I hated the ring when I was on it, BUT then I got off it and boy oh boy. I had no idea what that thing was doing for me. Firstly, I was waxing my eyebrows less, let my leg hairs grow out for a week and a half to get them waxed (hey, it was for the wedding and honeymoon. Figured I could suffer for 10 days) and they still couldn't wax me because I didn't have enough hair. Now, I've noticed how quickly it's growing back. Also, I guess I must be a little imbalanced (I know, surprise) because I was less moody and less emotional when I was on the ring. Finally, TOM was so much easier that I'm jealous of my former self! I never got bloated or gained any weight during that week while I was on the ring, hardly any cramps, etc... and now it's like my body is rebelling against me. I told my husband this week that I want to get back on it ASAP. I really recommend it. You should know, though, that anything you insert within your...er...delicate areas can change the...uh...chemistry, and it might make certain things seem different, but you get used to that, and you only have to do it once a month. Take it out for a week, put a new one in, and if you're lucky and can get to a planned parenthood or something, you might just be able to get it really cheaply, and get a six-month supply.

I used the Nuva Ring until I got married. I didn't stop to get pregnant, just ran out, was in a new country, was planning a wedding, dealing with a whole lot of stuff and never got around to getting it replaced. I hated the ring when I was on it, BUT then I got off it and boy oh boy. I had no idea what that thing was doing for me. Firstly, I was waxing my eyebrows less, let my leg hairs grow out for a week and a half to get them waxed (hey, it was for the wedding and honeymoon. Figured I could suffer for 10 days) and they still couldn't wax me because I didn't have enough hair. Now, I've noticed how quickly it's growing back. Also, I guess I must be a little imbalanced (I know, surprise) because I was less moody and less emotional when I was on the ring. Finally, TOM was so much easier that I'm jealous of my former self! I never got bloated or gained any weight during that week while I was on the ring, hardly any cramps, etc... and now it's like my body is rebelling against me. I told my husband this week that I want to get back on it ASAP. I really recommend it. You should know, though, that anything you insert within your...er...delicate areas can change the...uh...chemistry, and it might make certain things seem different, but you get used to that, and you only have to do it once a month. Take it out for a week, put a new one in, and if you're lucky and can get to a planned parenthood or something, you might just be able to get it really cheaply, and get a six-month supply.

um i wouldnt even know how to like..insert it lol

Well, you get full instructions with the thing. It's simple. You squeeze it so it's oval, and put it in, then push it back. You feel it for a few minutes and then you forget it's there. I used to have to check because I'd get paranoid and start to worry it had fallen out, because I'd just forget about it for so long. :blushing: :laugh:

Does anyone use natural family planning anymore? I can't take birth control pills, and probably wouldn't want to even if I could. I have taken them before, but long story short, I can't and won't anymore. I have thought about what I will do someday when I am married. Condoms and NFP are probably the options I am looking at. Hoping the future Mr. Right is ok with that. I have had so many problems with my reproductive organs that I may actually have "built-in" birth control anyway, so this might not even be an issue!

But I was just curious because I didn't see any women post that they were using NFP.

My mother never used any sort of pill, injection, or Rx at all to prevent pregnancy. Since I can remember (she was very open about.. everything LOL) she has only used condoms and never had a scare or worry at all, for the past 15-20 years! So NFP is still very viable, my guess.

Good to know! Thanks.

um i wouldnt even know how to like..insert it lol

I was worried about this too, but it's actually quite easy. The nuvaring looks like a firm rubber band. It's round and about two inches in diameter and is made out of a silicone plastic. The hormones are imbedded in this and are steadily given off while you have it inserted. You simply flex the band and insert it like a tampon. It fits the shape of your body and you don't even know it's in there... a lot of people can't even tell during sex (it can be removed up to three hours if you prefer to NOT have it in during sex).

Shannon

Goodluck

I think my grandpa gave me the best BC method. An asprin. Put it between your knees and hold it there without using your hands.