what's easiest bc besides pill?
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what's easiest bc besides pill?
| Thu, 07-29-2004 - 9:59am |
Hello all,
I have been on the pill off and on for 10+ years. And although it has its good points for me, I am so done with it! I know I need to talk to gyn about it, but I thought I'd get some *real opinions first. If you don't mind sharing, what form of bc do you use if not the pill? I've heard a cap can be hard to do %100 right. I need something temporary as we are still thinking about more kids. Any input? Thanks.

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In defense of the cap, since I wear an Oves cap, I'll just say that the ease of use often depends on the motivation and discipline of the user. A cap is only slightly less effective than hormonal methods but compared to the patch and ring it's a high maintenance device. Unless you have special circumstances you would probably find NuvaRing easier to use and more to your liking than the cap. NuvaRing http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/index.asp is what I would try if I was to go back on hormones. NuvaRing requires a prescription and just as effective as the pill (98-99%) and there is a LOT less chance of user error which is where many women slip up using hormones. Let us know what you decide, ok?
Good luck,
Jill
I have been on the depo shot for 4 years, and I love it. I don't have to worry about taking a pill every day, changing a patch, etc. I just go in to the doctors office about every 11-14 weeks and get a poke in the arm. I am usually in and out of there in about 5 minutes.
My insurance does cover the shot - I had been having a lot of trouble with my periods, and my doctor wrote a letter to the insurance company telling them that I needed the shot for medical use as well, and they pay for it!
Some people don't like the shot, but it has worked wonders for me. I haven't had any weight gain (in fact, I am lighter now than I was when I started it.) Talk to your doc, it might be another option to consider.
Good Luck!