Birth Control

Which type of birth control meets my needs?

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Bri - 1118 days ago.
jacquelyn - I understand your problem. I would be careful on what you choose. The mini pill is breastfeeding friendly except I have heard of horror stories on how women have lost supply while on it. If you had troubles last time then I would avoid it until you are established. As for waiting six weeks. If you can't wait then you can't. I know this is a no-no but the likelihood that you would get pregnant while newly breastfeeding is slim. I now you say condems hurt and I understand completely but if it's only for a month then maybe you can wait? I think you should wait and see how you feel. You may need longer this time. good luck!

SabrinaK - 1118 days ago.
jacquelyn- You should try the mini pill. It is breastfeeding friendly and you don't have to wait the 6 weeks PP to begin taking it. Before I even left the hospital the dr asked what method of birth control I wanted. I was and still am breastfeeding, so I chose the mini pill and began taking it the next day, just 48 hours after giving birth. After 6 weeks PP I switched to mirena bc I hate having to remember to take the pill. I had the mirena in for 5 almost 6 months and had it taken out. I had horrible side effects from it and they told me it was a must that it come out, so I am now back on the regular pill(seasonale). I am still breastfeeding and since I had been breastfeeding for 6+ months when I got the mirena out I was able to try any method of birth control I wanted without it effecting my milk supply. So far the seasonale is working out great! I hope you find something that works for you! Good Luck to you and your little one!

jacquelyn - 1119 days ago.
I'm having a bit of a dilemma. I know for a fact that my husband and I will NOT wait 6 weeks to have sex after this baby is born. With my daughter we only waited 18 days and I wanted it after only 2 weeks. But condoms hurt and I am going to once again give breastfeeding a go. I am going to have the mirena put in at my 6 week check, but I don't know what to use until then. I am not taking any chances of getting pregnant again. I am done. Abstinence is completely out of the question. It's totally unrealistic. I'm reading that any breastfeeding-friendly birth control can't begin until weeks postpartum. Anybody have any suggestions? I made hubby pull out last time until my pills started, but I didn't mind the idea of getting pregnant again. My body can't handle another pregnancy right now. I am going crazy here!

muri - 1127 days ago.
im scheduled to get the iud tomorrow afternoon. im a little nervse. does any one know how long im going ot have to wait before i have sex again???? i would love the advice. thanks

TMDB101 - 1129 days ago.
OMG ever since I had my baby girl in september i have been on depo and it sucks. I bleed for weeks straight. Headaches dizziness and SO TIRED all the time. Didnt realize all this was because of depo until i looked it up. So I was wondering what is the best birth control to get on? because I need to switch birth controls!!!

jennllewis - 1131 days ago.
So today I went and got the mirena..from planned parenthood it will cost about 600..over the long run I will save more versus pills or depo. When I went there I was expecting the worse but honestly it was no worse than a pap smear. I cant feel it and have no cramps. I am excited not to have to worry about becoming pregnant.. They did however say to wait 7 days to have intercourse. Yeah for MIRENA

ariannas-mommy.x - 1131 days ago.
i have IMPLANON, how soon after i get it removed can i most likely get pregnant again??

muri - 1132 days ago.
i have a question. can u use tampons if you have the iud???

jennllewis - 1135 days ago.
I have been reading in this forum for awhile and would like to ask if anyone in here has had a positive experience with the mirena? I am going on friday to get it and really hoping for a positive outcome?

izziebo - 1142 days ago.
what do you think is the best form of contraceptin? i dont want something in me thats gonna be there for years andy n i dont like that idea but im so SICK of condoms they are poo! im still breast feeding too so i cnt have the proper pill (not that he trusts it anymore) and the mini pill sent me in to such an awful depression i dont know what to do:(

mrstranum - 1142 days ago.
PLEASE HELP! I have had my mirena for almost a year, just a few months shy, and have ALWAYS had problems with it. It hurts to have sex, cramping, and vomiting. I am getting it removed, but have a question about the mirena's placements. When I try to feel for it, typically I could either not feel it (due to period coming) or it was in the center. Now it just feels really weird, like way off to the side. Does anyone know how it should feel or what I should be feeling for when I check it? PLEASE HELP!

AverysMommie - 1157 days ago.
I am thinking about using Yazmin, not YAZ, anyone used this. Pls give me any feedback, thanks!

SabrinaK - 1157 days ago.
jennllewis- Since your breastfeeding they recommend that you use the mini pill. You can also use mirena or the depo shot but they say you shouldn't use those until 6 weeks postpartum. Your almost there so one of those might be a good choice for you. The regular birthcontrol pill (ortho tricyclen, seasonale, etc) can reduce milk supply so they say its best that you don't use those until you have been breastfeeding for 6 months or longer when your supply is well established. I was put on the mini pill within 24 hours of having my daughter. I was sent home with it and was breastfeeding. We weren't taking any chances. Only thing with the mini pill is you have to take it at the same time each day. Theres only a 3 hour window that you can be late or it messes up the whole month! After 6 weeks of the mini pill I went to the mirena for 6 months. I had horrible symptoms with the mirena and am now on seasonale and so far no problems with this. I am still breastfeeding and it has not affected my supply at all but I have been breastfeeding for 8 months now and started taking the seasonale after 7 months of breastfeeding. Everybody is different though! Hope this helps!

jennllewis - 1157 days ago.
Question...at what point after birth are you able to get back on birth control? It has been 5 weeks since I had my daughter and currently breastfeeding I have not had a period yet.. and my husband cannot wait anymore! LOL

tink21 - 1158 days ago.
I just had my baby and I have worked in gynecology for 3yrs I have tried MANY diff. birth control methods. The Ring~ works well I used it and loved it but but had bad symthoms after 2yrs.(as do most women) The Shot~ Triggered my migranes and its proven that after 2yrs of use it decreases bone density which can result in severe arthritis later on. Seasonal~ I had abnormal bleeding (not good not to have monthly period... The patch I tried, gave me anxiety and depression after using it for 6months. I am now ready to give implanon a try. If u have any birth control questions feel free to message me.

jenna82 - 1168 days ago.
I had Mirena IUD and had it removed after two months due to horrible acne on my before perfect skin, mood swings from hell, no sex drive, excruciating cramps, back pain, leg pain- it was miserable. I felt wonderful after I had it removed.

baby2onboard - 1169 days ago.
has anyone else gotten pregnant with iud?

armywife83 - 1172 days ago.
Dont get the Mirena! Ive had mine for 3 months now and i want it out. Ive never had painful sex till i got this. My moods are awful and barely to no sex drive. I bleed 2 weeks out of each month so far. Its terriable. I wish i had read up on it more before i got it.... Its not worth it. Im getting mine out ASAP!

makailasmommy - 1178 days ago.
ANYONE KNOW WHY MY PERIOD WOULD COME WHILE I AM ON THE ACTIVE PILLS? PLEASE TELL ME THIS DOESNT MEAN I AM PREGO AGAIN?

SabrinaK - 1180 days ago.
Annette- there is a chance of becoming pregnant on the mirena but a very small chance. My dr said none of his patients that are using it have become pregnant at least not yet anyways lol.. I was on the mirena and into my first month I started experiencing pregnancy symptoms. I asked my dr and he said pretty much impossible since I was on the mirena and breastfeeding. After 5 months of being on the mirena I had it removed. I was still having pregnancy like symptoms and they just kept getting worse and worse! The only thing we could think of was my symptoms had to do with the mirena. Within 24 hours of having the mirena removed all symptoms went away and I feel sooo much better... As it turns out I wasn't my drs only patient having these problems!

mrsdenney - 1180 days ago.
does anyone have implanon? i have never been on birth control in my life. i know i cannot remember to take the pill. after discussing it with my doctor we decided my best option is either implanon or depo shot. i have about a week and a half to make up my mind. (that's when i go back to the dr)

lizgriff - 1181 days ago.
annett- I have had mirena in for 6 months and I haven't had a problem yet.

MommaLou - 1184 days ago.
I don't know about the copper iud, but i just recently got the mirena wich is the plastic 5 year one. So far I love it. No breakouts or weight gain. It came hughly recomended to me by a friend who has had it for over 2 years. Hope that helps!

Heather12 - 1184 days ago.
What are some of the side affects of the Copper IUD? Anyone know if it causes your skin to break out?

JadesHotMom - 1185 days ago.
is anyone on the depo shot? or has been ? i am ... and want to know how u guys felt on it... i hate it... i think i may b pregnant & if im not then its the shot making my body really wild as of these past few days...... this is first & last time on the shot