The Perfect Pill would be

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Registered: 11-08-2004
The Perfect Pill would be
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Sat, 06-16-2007 - 5:18pm
The perfect pill for me would be one you only need to take once a week or even better, once a month! It would stop my periods all together.

Heidi

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Sat, 06-16-2007 - 7:12pm

It's called the Mirena IUD :D

I have had ONE period since I've had it. It was super light and only 3 days. I don't have to remember to take anything. The only thing more effective is sterilization. The hormones are more localized then the pill, there's no weight gain in my experience (I've lost 25 lbs since having it). It's good for 5 years.

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Registered: 11-08-2004
Sat, 06-16-2007 - 9:18pm

If I may ask, does it hurt to have it put in?

Heidi

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Sat, 06-16-2007 - 9:35pm

well I had a child before I had mine put in. That makes the insertion less painful. I know that it does hurt more for women that have not had kids. There is one woman here (Megan) who has it and hasn't had kids and said it hurt but was so worth it.

They insert it at a gyno appt. I had only minor cramping and spotting. I spotted for about 6 weeks, some women spot longer some shorter.

They will also remove it at a gyno appt when/if I decide to have another child or my 5 years is up. They just pull it out and I've heard that's mildly uncomfortable too.

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