Best BC method??
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Best BC method??
| Fri, 06-18-2004 - 4:19am |
I cannot take any hormonal method of birth control due to the blood clots that developed in my lungs as a result of taking the pill. What does everyone use? What is best? What is most reliable? The options I know about are the diaphragm, IUD, condoms, cervical cap... I don't know much about any of these. I know a little, and I'm thinking an IUD might be the best option, however... I've heard a lot about perforation of the uterus, causing infertility and that's the last thing I need. The other thing is I've never had a kid which I heard makes the uterus more likely to expel the IUD. Please help me!!

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I had a copper T IUD for about 2 years. They are a very effecitve form of birth control...they rank right up there with sterilization if I am not mistaken. I have heard that some doctors will place them in women who have not had children while other doctors will not. You'd have to check with doctors in your area to find out if they will place one in you or not.
This article will give you more info on the copper IUD:
http://www.fhi.org/en/RH/Pubs/Network/v20_1/NWvol20-1CopperIUD.htm
You can also do a search for more info on your other birth control options by typing them into the "find messages about" box on the top of the board.
Good luck.
Lisa
It is a great option, very low maintance. Just check to see if the string is there every month.
My period was more crampy and a little heavier this first period. My doctor said they would get better each time.
I hope you find something that works for you!