Birth Control Options

I went on the pill and actually lost weight, it depends on your body though. Have you thought about getting a vasectomy for your husband? There's obviously condoms, and also I know some people who have an IUD. Have you ever used the patches?

No I haven't tried patches or the shot or anything. I don't think my husband would be down for a vasectomy. My BIL just had it done and he was pretty uncomfortable for a couple of weeks so now I really don't think he would do it.

Well you could always discuss different options with your doctor and figure out which one is right for you.

I have an coil fitted had them for nearly twenty years on and off, I have the marina hormone one which means I might have a period every three months or so and I will only last a day.

No weight gain as its direct to the womb. There is the fitting issue and I can cause cramping in some but I love it.

I didn't experience any gain with my pill, but everyone is indeed different. I'm sure you can discuss it with your doctor. Mine said to try the pill first, and if I had weight gain issues, she'd be more than happy to re-evaluate.

The pill has been a dream for me. No weight gain, no cramps, no pms, barely noticeable periods, horrible acne cleared up, and im not anemic anymore

For anyone who is absolutely sure you don't want more children, get your tubes tied. Have you seen all those commercials on TV from lawyers drumming up business due to people who have been killed or injured using hormone birth control?

One of the best decisions I ever made was to get em tied (actually cut and burned) while I had good health insurance. I got up off the table and they had to push me back down, as I was ready to head out the door. No pain, no mess, no side effects, and I was helping a friend move two days later (okay, I shouldn't have been doing that, but I was!).

Good info. I'm thinking of getting it done. Hormonal bc makes me crazy and not in the mood.

You're old enough, especially if you already have at least one child.

To be honest, I lied to the surgeon and said I was engaged when I wasn't to cinch the deal. A lot of them will not do it even if you're older unless you're married or engaged (and what does that tell you about who makes the procreation decisions in this world, when they'll tie off a man at age 22 with no questions?).

Anyway, be sure. Really sure that even if your next relationship is with a guy who springs the, "I want kids" speech on you, that no matter what, you don't.

If you have any doubt at all, go for tied. Tied isn't as guaranteed and isn't as pain free, but it's more reversable.

IUD!!

I got mine in 4 years ago and dont have to think about little bambino's for another 6 years... its awesome.. no pill no pullout no rubbers!

I have the Implanon and I HATE it. For about 6 months, I had no period at all, but now it's extremely unpredictable - I'll have a horribly heavy one for 3 weeks, nothing for a month, a light one for 4 days, a heavy one for a week, etc... I never ever know what to expect so I just have to always be prepared. Also, before my Implanon, I NEVER had acne. Really. But now, it's all over my chest and my back - disgusting! To make matters even worse, it's made my hair start to fall out (I'm only 21). It's thinned out considerably; even my hair dresser noticed. Definitely going to look at different methods ASAP.

So basically, stay away from Implanon!!

yikes!! thanks for your post. thats sounds extremely sucky

I've had Implanon for two years now - I'm 22 and I've never had any problems with it. No weight gain (that wasn't to do with food), and my periods are light and regular. Implanon has been absolutely perfect for me, except for the pain on putting it in.

Stick with oral and anal! :drinker: In that order of course :noway:

Stick with oral and anal! :drinker: In that order of course :noway:

that's sound advice right there.

Personally I would speak with your gyno about what options there are for you since they can take into consideration your history with one method, your medical history in general, and try to find you something that would have low to no risk of certain side effects.

Unfortunately, with birth control, it's all trial and error. Every woman will react differently to every different pill and every different method. You won't know till you try. I know that sounds horrible lol, but it's the unfortunate truth. I've tried about five different methods of birth control, and every one of them resulted in severeeeeee depression. I didn't notice any difference in weight gain, but the depression was so overwhelming, I always had to come off.