Ladies I need your advice!

[Chelsdkunk5894 2]

So I'm over a year & a half pos op.. I just met the most incredible man a couple months ago and we are now dating and sexually active.. is there any birth control out there that is safe for me to take? Should I go ask my gynecologist about this or my bariatric surgeon? Please help!

[shedo82773 1,236]

I am not sure which one to go to but...be careful!! After you loose weight you may just be a Fertile Myrtle!! That is awesome meeting someone!! Good for you!

[Chelsdkunk5894 2]

I'm gonna check with my gynecologist and see what she suggests

[LibrarianBecky 91]

My dr office highly suggests some form of birth control for 18 months after surgery. After considering a couple of options, I went with the pill. As far as I know, there are not any forms of birth control that are not recommended for bariatric patients, but definitely ask your gynecologist. Also, I second the person who said be careful-- fertility can be increased after weight loss!

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[Mindy78 372]

My dr highly recommended the pill as well in preop consultation, but no need since I had to have a hyst

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[WGH3IWDT 93]

I suggest you gynecologist and let them know about the surgery.

Also, do it ASAP, I heard and witness, you can be very fertile after losing weight.

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[Carrie P 24]

I highly recommend the Mirena IUD. It is awesome! It can be removed at any time if you wish to become pregnant, but it's good for 5 years. I will never use anything else.

[jaynamy3 122]

I've worked in an obgyn office for the last 6 years and have seen MANY woman come in pregnant after losing x amount of weight. One girl was sleeved ... lost the weight and had back to back . She couldn't conceive before the surgery.

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[Vinasu 621]

I second Mirena. You never have to think about it, and it stops periods. I love mine so much.

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[smyleetn 55]

Mirena I have it for other reasons but it seems fine no issues here

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[MrsPenguin 103]

Good for you!!

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[Annek2014 58]

I hate Mirena. I have had it in 6 weeks and gained 6.6 pounds! I am having it removed today.

[parrott06 18]

Mirena has been the best for me

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[tera1982 194]

I agree with the Mirena. I had gotten my first Mirena at 18, went to have it replaced at the 5 year mark because I LOVED it, and it was a nightmare. They attempted insertion twice on two different days, each time over an hour of me in a pool of tears and in excruciating pain. I gave up and went on the "mini-pill"(no estrogen) because of high blood pressure and diabetes, and AFTER being sleeved, ended up having 2 strokes (at almost 6 months out from sleeve, not surgery related). I am 34 which also increases the risk of stroke on birth control pills. I went to a different Gyno's office and they agreed Mirena is the best option for me and convinced me to attempt it again. Success. I will only do Mirena from here on out.

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[Marissa.Ann.C 21]

I know this is an old post but I have nexplanon (the arm implant) and it's great not having to remember. It lasts 2 years


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