Birth Control..

[kwillia]

Wishful thinking?

Not really... the year is flying by too fast already! I'm really looking forward to seeing you soon!

 

[virgovictoria]

Mirena - see click here to view thread

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The issues I've noticed are:

1 - Never knowing when my period is going to come. I had been on BCPs since '87. My doc said I should cycle just as I normally did before the pill - but who the hell would remember that?

2 - I get the ol' PMS again - zits included (but they go away).

3 - The IUD is totally undetectable and was A-OK at my 3 or 4 month check up (can't remember).

4 - No weight gain, really that I can tell - maybe a pound or two and that's usually just during my cycle.

5 - I have a little cramping, since I am actually having a "real" period, but after 4-6 months, some women stop having periods altogether.

Additionally - you CAN have it taken out at any time. I am on Mirena bc I smoke.

I have read that they usually discuss IUDs as an option with established families who have children, yet don't want to be sterilized and MAY want to change their mind - hence the length of duration that the product lasts.

So far, so good from my angle.

 

[mv_princess]

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The issues I've noticed are:

1 - Never knowing when my period is going to come. I had been on BCPs since '87. My doc said I should cycle just as I normally did before the pill - but who the hell would remember that?

2 - I get the ol' PMS again - zits included (but they go away).

3 - The IUD is totally undetectable and was A-OK at my 3 or 4 month check up (can't remember).

4 - No weight gain, really that I can tell - maybe a pound or two and that's usually just during my cycle.

5 - I have a little cramping, since I am actually having a "real" period, but after 4-6 months, some women stop having periods altogether.

Additionally - you CAN have it taken out at any time. I am on Mirena bc I smoke.

I have read that they usually discuss IUDs as an option with established families who have children, yet don't want to be sterilized and MAY want to change their mind - hence the length of duration that the product lasts.

So far, so good from my angle.

Hm so sounds like the only issue I might have is the fact that I haven't had kids yet.

 

[mAlice]

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Other potential risk factors include douching, which women should avoid. In some women, using an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy can also cause PID. Rarely, PID results from gynecological procedures or surgeries.

I had forgotten about this. The IUD I had caused PID, which scarred my fallopian tubes. It took me two years to get pregnant when I was finally ready, and the cost of a specialist to tell me that this was the reason I was having trouble conceiving.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/stdpid.htm

 

[virgovictoria]

If you feel the IUD... it is no longer in place...

After your IUD is put in place, you may swim, exercise, use tampons and have sex as soon as you want to. At the time of each menstrual period, you should check for the string inside the vagina by inserting a clean finger in your vagina. Call your doctor if you can't feel the string or if you feel the IUD itself. Either of these could mean that the IUD is not in the right place. Call your doctor if you miss your period or if you notice any unusual fluid or odor coming from your vagina. Keep having regular check-ups every year.

And yes, the IUD contains copper...

The IUD doesn't protect you from AIDS or any other sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, these infections can be more serious in women who have an IUD. In addition, the more people you have sex with, the greater your chance of getting an infection if you have an IUD. The IUD is best for women who have only one long-term sex partner. In addition, you shouldn't use the IUD if you're pregnant, if you're allergic to copper, or if you have abnormal bleeding or cancer of the cervix or uterus.

And this is the other reason IUDs aren't randomly offered - because of the nature of the device, it can spread internally any STD you may contract and cause serious health risk. They like the participant to be in a long-term relationship. I'm just sayin'.

 

[virgovictoria]

Hm so sounds like the only issue I might have is the fact that I haven't had kids yet.

I would say, more so that you may or may not be involved in a manogamous relationship and perhaps want to wait to have kids. (risk reduction)

 

[mv_princess]

I would say, more so that you may or may not be involved in a manogamous relationship and perhaps want to wait to have kids. (risk reduction)

Hm interesting.

 

[missperky]

I had the IUD a few years back. Having it put in was nothing, but the cramps following having it inserted hurt, since your body tries to reject it. And BF could also feel the string during sex, I had mine removed 2 days later.I thought IUD's were T shaped?

I've also tried the Norplant, Depo and the pills, none worked for me because of the hormones, so I had a tubal.

Good luck MV.

 

[mv_princess]

I had the IUD a few years back. Having it put in was nothing, but the cramps following having it inserted hurt, since your body tries to reject it. And BF could also feel the string during sex, I had mine removed 2 days later.I thought IUD's were T shaped?

I've also tried the Norplant, Depo and the pills, none worked for me because of the hormones, so I had a tubal.

Good luck MV.

Thanks. The differences between people aren't really good. Maybe I will just stick with my Ring.

 

[LordStanley]

Thanks. The differences between people aren't really good. Maybe I will just stick with my Ring.

Don’t fix what’s not broken..... If new guy is playing ring around the pole, and keeps on knocking it loose, then I would find an alternative. But if things slide in and out smoothly then I would leave it alone

 

[Jameo]

You sooooo wanna be like Jameo...

:snort: I'd be fine without that kinda oven

 

[nachomama]

Don’t fix what’s not broken..... If new guy is playing ring around the pole, and keeps on knocking it loose, then I would find an alternative. But if things slide in and out smoothly then I would leave it alone

You sooooooo have a way with words...

 

[Nickel]

A mens BC would be great!! I thought about depo but that's still hormones. I have enough I don't really need to add more.

If you had problems with the patch, DO NOT try depo. I had no hormonal problems with the patch, but I couldn't for the life of me get one to stay on my body for 7 days. So, I switched to depo for 9 months and had to stop because of the horrible mood swings. It took two years to get my body and hormones back on track.

 

[nachomama]

If you had problems with the patch, DO NOT try depo. I had no hormonal problems with the patch, but I couldn't for the life of me get one to stay on my body for 7 days. So, I switched to depo for 9 months and had to stop because of the horrible mood swings. It took two years to get my body and hormones back on track.

My sister had the same problems with depo.

 

[Cowgirl]

how many men do you know that would actually be willing to take this though? it's been the womans "job" to remember all these years

:shrug: I don't see why they wouldn't be willing to take it. I know many guys who complain that they don't trust women when they say they are taking BC....I know one that says he will only date a girl who wears the patch, because he can see it on her... No, it's not my BF.

 

[Cowgirl]

If you had problems with the patch, DO NOT try depo. I had no hormonal problems with the patch, but I couldn't for the life of me get one to stay on my body for 7 days. So, I switched to depo for 9 months and had to stop because of the horrible mood swings. It took two years to get my body and hormones back on track.

I didn't realize the patch caused such bad mood swings!! Now I know I definitely want to switch to something else. I've never had a problem keeping the patch on though...sometimes the edges get a little linty from the towel though.

 

[Seamaid]

You might want to go to www.ivillage.com they have a birthcontrol forum there and it might be helpful.

So I have looked up things on here and WebMD.

Which is better
NuvaRing or an IUD.

And for those of you with IUD's any side effects? Weight gain, headaches mood swings?

 

[Nickel]

I didn't realize the patch caused such bad mood swings!! Now I know I definitely want to switch to something else. I've never had a problem keeping the patch on though...sometimes the edges get a little linty from the towel though.

I've seen commercials on lately for (I think) class action lawsuits against Ortho Evra for complications (sometimes death) as a result of using the patch.

I used to do a lot of yoga, and I think the bendy positions had something to do with not being able to keep it on.

 

[nachomama]

I didn't realize the patch caused such bad mood swings!!

Oh my god girl. I used to wake up in the middle of the night beating the h*ll out of my then-husband. Once I even placed a pillow on his face and laid on it. And the night I took the frying pan on him would make bcp's wife blush.
















Oh wait a minute, maybe that wasn't the patch. My bad.

 

[Cowgirl]

I've seen commercials on lately for (I think) class action lawsuits against Ortho Evra for complications (sometimes death) as a result of using the patch.

I don't go back to the doc's until May...maybe I'll just quit the patch until then!