female only What birth control should I use?

[GipsyGirl 6]

I just had my surgery and I want to get back on BC since I am becoming more fertile and I am just sick and tired of condoms.

My boyfriend doesn't want me to get on any high hormonal BC because he is afraid that I will clot, especially after a major surgery ( its been about a month now )

So, what do you use or rather what would you use?

[ronnie87 8]

I have a Mirena IUD, I would recommend that, it works wonders. It's low-dose BC that doesn't use estrogen. You can have it up to 5 years and it's ALOT cheaper in the long run than other BC you'd pay for monthly or quarterly for the 5 year span. Also, for me, it stopped my periods, which is pretty fantastic!

Some of my other friends also use Nuvaring, and that works well for them, the hard part might be remembering to change it though (for me personally, that's why I got the Mirena, I hate remembering to take pills!).

I would just consult your gyno about it, I know some won't put in Mirena if you haven't had at least one child. I don't know your situation, but I thought I'd mention it just in case.

[JillianRN 0]

I have a Mirena IUD, I would recommend that, it works wonders. It's low-dose BC that doesn't use estrogen. You can have it up to 5 years and it's ALOT cheaper in the long run than other BC you'd pay for monthly or quarterly for the 5 year span. Also, for me, it stopped my periods, which is pretty fantastic!

Some of my other friends also use Nuvaring, and that works well for them, the hard part might be remembering to change it though (for me personally, that's why I got the Mirena, I hate remembering to take pills!).

I would just consult your gyno about it, I know some won't put in Mirena if you haven't had at least one child. I don't know your situation, but I thought I'd mention it just in case.

WHat a wonderful CHristmas present you are giving to yourself!

[Laura Lane 0]

i use birth control pills, but i really want my husband to have the surgery, because i really don't want to have kids anymore....but i've never had problems with the pill.

[ronnie87 8]

WHat a wonderful CHristmas present you are giving to yourself!

[edit] I know! I'm truly ready for a change, I'm so excited. <3 How long have you had yours, or are you banded already? [/edit]

Oh, on October 8th! LOL guess I could have checked your post. Silly me. You've done great so far!!

[TN_girl21 1]

I used to be on Seasonique. I loved it. 4 periods a year. Then I switched to Nuvaring. It's nice too because you don't have to take a pill. I would put a reminder in my phone to tell me when to take it out. But the best advice is talk to your gyno to make sure you are on the right bc because there's so many out there! My hubby and I are now trying for a baby, so I'm not on a bc anymore. And my periods have finally come right on time by themselves!!!! whoo!!!!

[andrea0121 28]

Nuva ring here too. Even though I take my thyroid pills every morning I'm scared poopless about missing a BC pill for whatever reason.

I've had really no issues with it. I too have a reminder on my phone and on my calendar in the kitchen. The only thing I would say if you're thinking about doing the Nuva ring is make sure you store them in the fridge. My friend's brother now has a baby because his girlfriend didn't store her's in the fridge. Yeah....

[AngryBaby 2]

I have an Implanon. Implant that goes in the arm and lasts 3 yrs. It's great for me. I just don't want to pop out a kiddo any time soon and my memory sucks. There is no way I could ever remember to take pills or remove stuff at the right time. Everyone reacts to the Implanon differently. Some people have sporatic periods (me). While other people stop having it. The periods aren't as bad or painful so they are really easy to deal with. The same goes for the depo shot. They contain basically the same hormones except that the depo shot only lasts around 3 months. I have severe alergies to many weird things, so I wanted to stick with something that was similar but lasted longer. Talk to your doctor. They will help you figure out which will be best for you! Good luck

[ronnie87 8]

I actually got the depo shot in 2007 after I had my twins, and I gained almost 60 pounds in a couple of months. I've heard of the shot having that effect on TONS of women, but of course not until they jammed that needle in my backside, my OB did NOT tell me of this possible side effect or I'd never have done it.

I'm not a medical professional by any means, but I'd advise anyone who asked for my opinion not to get it.

[GipsyGirl 6]

The more I think about the more I am leaning towards IUD Paragard - it is long lasting and has no hormones. The only thing is some doctors won't do it unless you have one kid. I already have an appointment in December for IUD consultation and if I can afford it and so on I think I will go through with it.

[The Fireman 1]

An aspirin tablet held firmly between your knees works pretty well.

[kellyodoran 12]

an aspirin tablet held firmly between your knees works pretty well.

lolololololololololo

[Manda87 3]

The only thing I would say if you're thinking about doing the Nuva ring is make sure you store them in the fridge. My friend's brother now has a baby because his girlfriend didn't store her's in the fridge. Yeah....

Actually, that's incorrect. The box says "Prior to dispensing to the patient, store refrigerated 2 - 4 degrees C (36-46 degrees F). After dispensing to the patient, NuvaRing can be stored up to 4 months at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F); excursions permitted to 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F). Avoid storing NuvaRing in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 30 degrees C (86 degrees F)."

I have used the NuvaRing over a year without storing it in the fridge without becoming pregnant.

[GipsyGirl 6]

An aspirin tablet held firmly between your knees works pretty well.

omg lol

[TexasNurseMom 5]

Most docs won't put in an iud unless you hbevalready had one child because otherwise it can be very difficult and painful to insert since the cervix (opening to tue uterus) has never opened and is stiffer. Sorry to be medical/technical, but that's what I do!