What birthcontrol can I use.....?

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2004
What birthcontrol can I use.....?
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Wed, 10-13-2004 - 12:42pm
A little over a year ago I was hospitalized due to a clot that was caused by using the patch. It was so bad that I was in ICU and the clot couldn't be removed. I had a filter put in and Im pretty safe now. THe only problem is that I won't be able to be on hormonal contraceptives. I'm worried because I will soon be married and I don't know what I can do. I am also scared of getting pregnant because I'm scared that I'll get more clots. Should I just become a nun? lol. If there's anyone out there who can give me some information on what I can do..please let me know. I'd really appreciate it.

Susie

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Registered: 09-14-2004
Wed, 10-13-2004 - 4:40pm
You should look into a copper IUD - they don`t contain hormones and last for ten years. If you want to become pregnant soon, though, an IUD probably isn`t a good idea considering they`re not cost effective unless you have them for the duration of their usefulness. You could also make use of condoms or maybe get fitted with a diaphragm. There`s information about all of these options here:

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhcontracept&msg=12786.1&ctx=0 - "Deciding Which Method is Right for You"

Hope this helps,

Lena

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Registered: 10-12-2004
Wed, 10-20-2004 - 6:44pm

Thanks for the response..it was very helpful...Have an awesome day.

Susie