Hormones

[pcoswarrior1994 10]

Okay, this question is for my ladies.

I have PCOS and 1 ovary I talked to my endroconlogist and he told me that it is still possible to get pregnant with my 1 ovary I had another appointment with my main endo and, she put me on Norethindrone 0.35 TAB and I was just wondering what other steps can I take to not get pregnant after my sleeve surgery?

[ClareLynn 153]

I would say that you and your body are going through a lot right now. Time for any partners to step up and wear a condom.

[Arabesque 7,432]

No method is full proof ( except abstinence 😉) but I agree with @ClareLynn: double up on the contraceptives with both of you taking precautions. Maybe try an implant vs an oral med in case of vomiting & how & where your pill is absorbed. Better safe than sorry.

[BirdLady21 59]

I started taking birth control pills the week before my surgery. I had gastric bypass 2.5 weeks ago. I am thinking of switching to the arm implant because of the malabsorption for gastric bypass. I don’t know if I can trust my husband to exit the premises at the right time. Lol!!!!

[Sunnyway 345]

Many bariatric doctors recommend implants or IUDs. Until then, use condoms in addition to your BC pills.

[ms.sss 15,724]

On 12/10/2021 at 8:07 PM, pcoswarrior1994 said:

I was just wondering what other steps can I take to not get pregnant after my sleeve surgery?

The same steps to take even if u didn’t have WLS : condoms, BC pills/patches, UID, vasectomy/tubal ligation, abstinence. Or any combination of the aforementioned.