Unsure what to do next

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-06-2006
Unsure what to do next
1
Wed, 11-29-2006 - 1:03am

Hello board,

I asked some questions re: the depo and other forms of birth control not too long ago, but I forgot a couple of things. I have just gotten off the depo (about a month and a half ago) after being on it for 4 and a half years. I absolutely LOVED the shot, but thought it might be time to come off it for a while for health reasons. (I am 24 btw, and have not had any kids.) However, I am not sure what my next step is. I dont really care for condoms because they irritate my skin, and I would prefer a method of birth control in which I have control instead of just hoping there is a condom available when the mood strikes, or trusting the condom not to break. I dont really like the other options out there, as birth control pills failed me once before. (Had a miscarriage. This was right before I went on the depo for the first time.) Im hearing bad things about nuvaring and the patch, and am not sure what else to do. I am considering going BACK on the depo, but know I probably shouldnt.

The other thing is this: What do I do after going off the depo? I dont have a doctor (never have), and was getting my shots through a planned parenthood. However, I am starting to really dislike the way that clinic handles its patients, and would feel more comfortable going to a regular ob/gyn if necessary. I dont have insurance (which completely sucks), so I dont have a whole lot of money to spare. Im just not sure how long it takes to get my perior back (havent had one the entire time Ive been on the shot), when I can potentially get pregnant after being on the shot for so long, or what I should expect from here on out until I can either visit a doctor or find another method of BC that I am comfortable with. Anyone out there have any advice/experiences they'd like to share?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 11-29-2006 - 2:14pm

Hi fr0zenemberz, welcome back!


      Jill