Yaz, Nuvaring, or Mirena?

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Registered: 01-11-2007
Yaz, Nuvaring, or Mirena?
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 3:49pm
I'm considering going back on hormonal birth control but I'm nervous about it because I had horrible experiences with the pill in the past (really bad depression and mood swings). I've been off the pill for 8 years and using condoms for birth control all that time. My current boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years and he just moved in with me. We're at a point now where we'd really like to have more freedom in our sex life and not always have to use condoms. Also, I've heard there are some birth control options out now that are more tolerated than older pills. My doctor has suggested trying Yaz or the Nuvaring, as she said these are both relatively low in hormones. She also suggested the Mirena IUD but I'm a little freaked out about getting something implanted in my body. Does anyone have any thoughts about any of these options?

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 8:12am

>>It seems like the Nuvaring is getting a lot of good reviews on this board. I like the idea of not having to remember a pill every day.<<


      Jill

    

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Registered: 01-11-2007
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 11:18am
I realize I made a big typo in my last message. I meant that I was at NO greater risk of clots than anyone else (in fact, one doctor said with the amount I run, I'm at less risk). However, it's better to be safe than sorry. I have a friend who went on the pill and got a bunch of clots in her lungs within a few months. Turns out, she had some genetic disorder that she wasn't aware of.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 11:34am

>>I meant that I was at NO greater risk of clots than anyone else (in fact, one doctor said with the amount I run, I'm at less risk). However, it's better to be safe than sorry.<<


      Jill

    

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