Ovulation as BC?

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Registered: 04-21-2004
Ovulation as BC?
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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 3:41pm
help! i took myself off bc after being on it for 10 years. I am sexually active with my BF, and our sex life has gone down the drain because i cant seem to figure out my ovulation cycle. Ive tried using the sticks, charting, everything. I got pregnant on the Ring (yes i am that .01%!). Are there other alternatives? we are using spermicide, but because of my previous experience i am just terrified. i'm looking up info on IUD on the board, but are there bad long term effects with that? any suggestions? thanks!



Edited 3/8/2007 3:59 pm ET by jeska_d
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Registered: 05-18-2006
In reply to: jeska_d
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 7:09pm

I don't know of any long term side effects of the IUD. I just got one after my first baby. I have the Mirena (hormonal one). So far I really like it and it's very effective.

-Mel