Birth Control Help

Normally I don't post, but I just wanted to say that I am on the ortho tri cyclen pills and have lost 30lbs

Trials don't actually support people's claim that they gained weight on hormonal birth controls. Sorry.

With IUDs you actually don't have to have children. I haven't had any, I got it so I wouldn't have any. Its shown to be more effective than sterilization. The copper one is good for longer but alot of people have allergies to the metal it would be kinda fail to have it in your uterus if you are one of those people. The Mirena has progestin only and its released is localized in the uterus. Its good for five years then it has to be replaced or it's a useless bit of plastic in you. I was maintaining for six months before having it placed and maintained it for another year afterwards. Only maintenance you have is about once a month you need to feel for two little strings near the opening of the cervix.

And I have worked in a pharmacy for five years now and had a bit of experience with different birth controls.

Nuvaring is small and soft little ring that you put in for three weeks and remove for a week before placing a new ring. It is hormonal. You would pinch it closed to insert it and let it lock around the cervix. To remove it would just pull out. That 4th week you will have a period, very predictable in timing and flow. There is no generic , and a lot of insurances don't cover birth control. So can be expensive. And I have seen one pregnancy during its use.

Ortho Evra patches...I have seen multiple pregnancies with users of this. But it is very possibly user error. Hormonal therapy. Three patches per box, fourth week no patch before starting new box. There is a chance of it not sticking well and it can lower it's effectiveness. Once more no generic, can be expensive. You can get replacement patches if you lose one.

Implants are a good option. Good for multiple years. Hormonal therapy. I haven't seen any pregnancy in users.

Depo shots. Hormonal therapy. Good for 3 months a pop. Roommate was on it, she didn't have periods at all while on it. Can cause permanent bone density loss. I haven't seen any pregnancies on this. There are generics. And a lot of pharmacies give injections now. So you could have the pharmacist do it there instead of taking back to the doc.

There are also a lot of new tablets out. Like Lo Lo Estrin or Lo Seasonique ( low hormones and no period for 3 months) . There are quite a few now that are low hormones. Which would help a lot with breast tenderness, headaches, and other typical side effects. And something you should talk to your md about considering. But its very important to not miss doses and to take them at the same time every day. And some things are generic and some are not. Price can be varied.

If you decide to look into Nuvaring or anything else with no generic. I would recommend going to the manufacturer's website and asking your doctor about coupons or samples. And a lot of them can be used along with your insurance.