what is the best birth control method

[JennyBeth 127]

I use nuvaring and LOVE it' date=' so far (5 1/2yrs) on it no surprises and I don't have the hormonal issue I had with the pill.[/quote']

Is the nuvaring one that you insert yourself or does the doctor do it ( like an I. U. D.)?

[mommyradd 115]

My cousin is fertile Myrtle. She had three kids one after another. She then got an IUD and didn't get preggers for 8 years. She re-married and had it removed. She's pregnant for the second time in 2 years!

I just use ugly pajamas:)

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

I have the mirena IUD and i love it. i rarely have periods now

[ISleevedIt 380]

asking about effective birth control implies that OP is having sex

It was suppose to be a joke...I guess a bad one...sorry

[joatsaint 2,814]

I just use ugly pajamas:)

[NurseGrace 509]

It was suppose to be a joke...I guess a bad one...sorry

sorry, I read things pretty literally

[*susan* 1,709]

I'm on implanon' date=' it's a small rod the doctor inserts into your upper inner arm. It lasts for 3 years but you can get it out whenever you want. I am almost up to my 5th year on implanon (had it changed once) and haven't had many problems. The only think that bothers me is that I have really irregular periods. Sometimes I don't have them for up to a year, sometimes I'll have them off and on for 2 months.

I have pcos too, that didn't affect my choice of contraception though[/quote']

My gyno had mentioned this as an option for me, especially since I am notorious for forgetting to take my pills. She said something about they numb your arm before putting it in? I am a huge wimp, was it painful to have done?

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[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I have the mirena IUD and i love it. i rarely have periods now <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Baaaaaaad experience with Mirena. It did its job, but too many crazy bad side effects with me.

Amanda Rae

[asherje 81]

Is the nuvaring one that you insert yourself or does the doctor do it ( like an I. U. D.)?

Yes it's the one you insert yourself. Kinda looks like those little plastic/rubber bracelets the kids wear lol.

Easy to insert & remove.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

I'm on implanon, it's a small rod the doctor inserts into your upper inner arm. It lasts for 3 years but you can get it out whenever you want. I am almost up to my 5th year on implanon (had it changed once) and haven't had many problems. The only think that bothers me is that I have really irregular periods. Sometimes I don't have them for up to a year, sometimes I'll have them off and on for 2 months.

I have pcos too, that didn't affect my choice of contraception though

Implanoni is what its called. I had irregular periods all my life, and I thought the implanon would cure that. Fooled me. I would have one for 5 days, then stop for 2, back on for 2 weeks, then stop for a day. But when I first got on it, I didnt have a period for 4 months straight. My sex life sucked for the 2 years I had it in. It was effective though. I dont know if that was because of the implanon or because I was only sexing for 7 days out of the month, on a good month.

[puppyphat 397]

My gyno had mentioned this as an option for me' date=' especially since I am notorious for forgetting to take my pills. She said something about they numb your arm before putting it in? I am a huge wimp, was it painful to have done?

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I have the implanon too, haven't had a period since April last year. My dr used local on my arm and it was wrapped with a compression bandage for 2 days. I couldn't feel it at all when I was fat, but now that I'm skinny, I can feel if really easily. It was reassuring knowing that I wouldn't be bleeding at the time of the op or recovery. I've had 2 pregnancies while on different pills so this was better for me.

[*susan* 1,709]

Yikes, now you guys have me thinking I am glad I didn't go with that option.

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[heartonmysleevey 133]

Thank goodness for this thread! I just stopped my pill 2 days before surgery. My Dr. Didn't really say yes or no as to taking it. He asked if I could dissolve it in my mouth. I said I don't know I never tried. So I just decided to stop it and get something new. Anybody use an IUD?

I'm so scared of accidents.

[heartonmysleevey 133]

Thank goodness for this thread! I just stopped my pill 2 days before surgery. My Dr. Didn't really say yes or no as to taking it. He asked if I could dissolve it in my mouth. I said I don't know I never tried. So I just decided to stop it and get something new. Anybody use an IUD?

I'm so scared of accidents.

I meant to say copper IUD. I would love something that has no hormones!

[akirk 20]

I have tried them all lol but I have stuck with the nuvaring... I actually really love it. The implanon had horrible side effects for me.