Birth Control Madness!!

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Registered: 06-01-2007
Birth Control Madness!!
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Fri, 06-01-2007 - 4:11pm

Hi,
THis is my first time on this site but decided to turn to women for help on a woman's issue. I have two beautiful kids (boy 7 and girl 4) and is in my late 30's. My husband and I do not want anymore kids. I have had bad luck with most of the birth control methods I have tried. Ortho-tricyclen-lo/ BCP (spotting, cramping, moody, no sex drive). Nuvaring (burning and irritation after sex). Spermicides/Condoms(irritation). My husband and I are now using the withdrawl method (NOT SAFE) but my sex drive is back after a long time of up and downs hormones. We are so lost because my doctor don't know what to tell me. I just want some type of BC that will not have my body whacky. Can anyone offer any information? Desperate for any help we can get...We also considered a vasectomy and ESSURE but they are so permanent!! HELP!!!!

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Registered: 07-19-2005
Fri, 06-01-2007 - 4:15pm
Have you considered a non-hormonal IUD, or using natural family planning?
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Registered: 06-01-2007
Fri, 06-01-2007 - 4:23pm
We considered the non-hormonal IUD but I am so worried that I will still have problems because I am so prone to yeast infections and my insides are so sensitive. We did try natural family planning before we had my daughter but we could not be spontaneous.
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Registered: 05-18-2006
Fri, 06-01-2007 - 4:49pm

I have the Mirena IUD which does have hormones but you should talk to your doctor about both kinds. A lot of women that can't tolerate other hormonal BC can use the Mirena.

You could talk to your OB about the yeast infections as well. Assuming you could have it I'd completely recommend it. I love it and had it put in at my 6 week PP check up. My DH is on medication that can cause birth defects so we needed something that was VERY effective.

Otherwise if you're sure you're done having kids maybe it's time to think about something more permanent for you or him.

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 06-01-2007 - 5:34pm

Hi mamaof2ds, welcome to the Birth Control board!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 11-20-2000
Sat, 06-02-2007 - 1:11pm
I just wanted to throw in here that I love my Mirena IUD. I highly recommend it for you (either the Mirena or Paragard). I'm so glad I discovered it and believe it will be my birth control of choice when my husband and I are done with having kids. It's easy, convient, and cheaper than the pill. I'd talk with your doctor about IUDs.

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