What do you recommend?

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Registered: 04-27-2007
What do you recommend?
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Fri, 04-27-2007 - 12:55pm

In the past I've been on two separate kinds of birth controls, Seasonale (5 months) and Ortho Try-cyclin Lo(3 months). I just have to say that my body really didn't take kindly to either option. I knew the weight gain and mood swings were coming, but they seemed really, really emphasized on me. Depression kicked in and I knew it was time to get off of them no matter how useful they were.
I'm finally thinking that I need to get back on it for fear of getting pregnant when I have all this stuff going on that really can't be disrupted with a baby right now (although later, we'll see). I want to be safe and I need some suggestions from people who were really sensitive to the estrogens and progesterones.

So, does anyone have any suggestions? It doesn't matter if it's a pill, IUD, patch, shot, whatever. I just some perspective from someone who tends to be generally, and I say that loosely because every body is different, really sensitive to the extra hormones.

Thank you in advance.

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Registered: 04-27-2007
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 6:32pm

Hi Ssmilesandnods!

Do you have children? I have an IUD and I am very happy with it however I already have two children and do not plan to have any other children. When I had my IUD placement..the Dr. would only consider women of whom already had children - I guess because some women do have complications with the IUD however, I personally have not had any trouble. The IUD does not use hormones it is simply a foreign object in the uterus(or is it the cervix??) that deters sperm from proceding to the egg. Maybe you could discuss this option with your doctor? Good luck! I had lots of trouble with birth control pills as well...they gave me awful migraines. I am getting older though. I have had this IUD for nearly 6 years. Good luck to you!
Sincerely.

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 10:55pm

I have the Mirena IUD, lasts 5 years (progesterone) it's a localized hormone so some women that are sensitive find that it doesn't both them, but it can be expensive if your insurance doesn't cover it.

You could try the copper version since it doesn't have hormones at all, it lasts 10 years You CAN have an IUD if you haven't had children, if your gyn won't do it find one that will. I've heard that it hurts more to have inserted if you haven't had children.

I had mine put in at my 6 week check up after my son was born. I'm not planning on anymore children. I took some ibuprofen before hand. I had some mild cramping afterward for a day or two. I had heavy spotting for a few days and then it was off and on for about 6 weeks. It can take you 3-6 months to adjust to having an IUD in as well. They are very safe and very effective. I just read that they're one of the most widely used forms of BC just not in the U.S.

I LOVE it. I haven't had a period since having it put in, which isn't always the case and it's different for the copper version. I have my libido back that I lost when I was on the pill. I don't have to remember to take something every day either.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

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Registered: 04-14-2007
Tue, 05-15-2007 - 11:34pm
Did you get the Mirena or Paragard(copper)? How is it going?
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Registered: 05-18-2006
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 7:58am
oops sorry. I have the Mirena and love it. I haven't had much of a period since the spotting stopped.
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