Need help please

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Registered: 12-16-2004
Need help please
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Sun, 04-01-2007 - 7:57pm

hi everyone im new here and i really need some help im trying to find a type of BC that will work the best for me ... Im 21 have a one year old little boy and a hubby in the military so life is very busy i've tried taking the pill but half the time i forget so here is a list of the ones i've tried i've used the pill the patch and the ring... forget to take the pill the patch gives me a rash and the ring well my dh doesn't like it because he can feel it. sooo i was thinking about maybe a IUD or the norplant( the one they put under the skin) but i wan't some feed back on them before i go ahead and do it. im kind of a baby when it comes to pain so let me know the truth.I also don't want to use anything thats going to make me gain weight.. thank you for your help.

Raven

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Sun, 04-01-2007 - 11:48pm

I have the Mirena IUD (hormonal). I had it put in 6 weeks after my son was born. It was uncomfortable but not too painful. Ibuprofen helped. I had some mild cramps for a day or two and some spotting off and one for about 6 weeks. I love it. Since I've had it in I haven't had a real period only occasional spotting. I've cont to lose weight since I've had it so that's a good thing too.

I'm a total wimp when it comes to pain too but honestly it was just like have a pap done. It's less painful for women who have had children.

-Mel