Other Methods Of Birth Control?

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-21-2002
Other Methods Of Birth Control?
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Mon, 10-11-2004 - 4:26pm
Hello.

I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on what are some other effective methods of Birth control for women to use if you don't want to use condoms. I'm on Yasmin and I've been on a birth control pill for 10 years, but now I'm on Topamax for my Fibromyalgia to help me sleep and that reduces the effectiveness on my pill. And my husband and I have been together for 8 1/2 years married for 3 1/2, and the condom thing is getting real old, but we want a back up method because we don't really plan on children do to my health problems, any advice would be great.

Thanks,

Akarott

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-11-2004 - 4:30pm
I'm mulling over the idea of an IUD...is that a choice for you?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 10-11-2004 - 6:26pm
Hi akarott, welcome!

If you are looking for a very effective, low maintenance and long term method of contraception an IUD might be just the thing for you. You might want to read the post about IUDs in the FAQs. Two types of IUDs are available in the U.S. The ParaGard http://www.paragard.com/ (Copper-T) that has no hormones and is good for 10 years, and Mirena http://www.mirena-us.com/ which continuously releases a tiny bit of progestin and which is good for 5 years. Let us know what you decide, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill