Want to change BC method/venting

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Registered: 02-05-2004
Want to change BC method/venting
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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 4:28pm

Hi Everyone,

I was just hoping for some advice. I know that birth control is different for everyone and how it reacts for one is not how it will necessary react for me but I still would like some input. I do have an appointment to see my gyn and discss the switch on the 29th but I'd like to have info/options to bring to the table.

I'm currently on QUASENSE (generic for Seasonale-been on seasonale/generic for 1 year) but I'm tired of this pill. I love not having my period often, I don't have break thru bleeding. BUT i do have horrible mood swings, absolutely no sex drive, and vaginal dryness. So I'm going to stop taking it. But I'm trying to think of another good option.

Would Nuvaring techinally be a good choice? Meaning would it possibly help with the lack of sex drive? What pills could potentially help in that area, I think I read previous posts that suggest low progestin pills? Which ones are low progestin?

When bcp talk about being over the age of 35 does that mean that I might have to stop taking the pill all together when I reach the age of 35? (i'm currently 33 been on bcp straight for 10 years).

I am going to ask my doctor about Femcap I'm considring using it paired with condoms-although I KNOW my husband will hate this idea (he hates condoms). I really think I want a non hormonal method, but since we do not want children it's scary to me.

I have asked my doctor about the copper IUD but of course not having children (although I brought the paperwork showing the FDA says it's OK for people like me) they told me they would not do it. I also had my friends ask their GYN's, all of them said no also. Which is SO fustrating.

What other options do I have? Husband won't get a vastecomy, and I figure that if my doctor won't allow me an IUD they probably won't allow the Essure procedure either.
Ugh I'm just so fustrated and tired of all this...Thanks for listening!

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Registered: 08-11-2004
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 6:18pm
If your doctor refuses to give you an IUD, then it's time to look for a different doctor, or try calling Planned Parenthood. There are lots of women without children using IUDs. It's ridiculous that you would have to use less effective methods because your doctor is out of date. You're more than old enough to make up your own mind about whether or not you want to have children, and it's simply a matter of calling around until you find a doctor who doesn't want to make all of your decisions for you.
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Registered: 05-18-2006
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 6:51pm

The PP is right. Many women who have no children have an IUD, usually the Mirena. It's good for 5 years. It can be slightly more painful to have inserted from what I've heard if you don't have kids but that's temporary. I would definitely find out about it from your GYNO and if they won't do it then look for another one. There are a few ladies here that have it and have not had kids.

I have it and love it, but I have one son. It wasn't painful to have put in for me. I had a day or two of cramping/spotting, then off and on spotting for about a month (some women spot off and on for longer).

-Mel


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Registered: 11-20-2000
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 6:51pm

I'd make phone calls to every doctor's office in your area or near your area: tell them your age, marital status, and that you'd like an IUD inserted - ask them if this is something they can do for you.


I'm 26 and have never had kids and my doctor actually suggested I get the Mirena IUD. I LOVE IT!

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Registered: 07-03-2006
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 9:27pm
I agree with the other posters. Keep looking for a doctor who will put in an IUD. I have an IUD and have never had kids before. I have Mirena and I love it, haven't had a single period since I got it. One of the down sides is it took two tries to get it in since I haven't had any kids. Had to use a drug called Cytotec to get the opening larger to get the IUD in. Oddly I have seen very little on the internet about this drug being used for IUD insertion, but it worked wonderfully. My doctor almost wasn't going to try a second time but I pushed. Now I love my IUD. So keep trying!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 03-19-2007 - 12:19am

Hi

      Jill