Confused about BC - need advice please!
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| Mon, 06-25-2007 - 12:51pm |
Hi all!
I'm new to the boards and was hoping to get some advice. I was on BC pills for several years, never finding the perfect fit due to side effects (still had long & painful periods, water retention, headaches, BTB & loss of libido). After stopping the pill, I felt like a million bucks! Since then, I've had a baby (planned) and breastfed for a year. Now I'm considering going back on hormonal bc because I'm tired of condoms. I've heard that some women's bodies react differently to the pill after a pregnancy, so maybe I would have better luck?? Here's where I'm confused though --- we want to try to get pregnant again in about 5-6 months. Is it worth it for me to try another pill or should I stick it out and continue to use condoms? What would you do? Anyone been in a similar situation??
any advice is appreciated
thanks!
:-) p-bear101

Hi
Jill
I don't think I would want to go the sponge route -- I'd rather stick with condoms as a barrier method. After reading more messages on this board & reading your post, nuvaring is definitely something I'm considering. What are the most common side effects from it? And have you heard of women having a hard time TTC once they stop using it?
Thanks for your help!
:-) p-bear101
Hi again hon,
Jill
As far as side effects go, the ring has side effects pretty typical of any birth control pills, it just depends on the woman who is taking it.
Thank you for your replies. I discussed it more with my husband and I've decided that to continue with condoms for now. I would hate to start with the ring, take a few months for my body to adjust and then go off so we can TTC again. I'm too worried about side effects, too.
Thanks again!