Ladies... birth control?

[Miri]

nvm i didnt even bother reading the thread before posting >.<

[Bettser]

It really depends on the person. I work in a pharmacy and I have only seen Mirena dispensed 4-6 times in almost four years. Nuva-ring (the ring thing you referred to) is also pretty rare as well as Depo-provera (Injection). The pills are most commonly used Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Yasmin, Marvelon, Alesse, etc. Apri has been sketchy for awhile, especially with the massive recall a few months back, and the recalled Freya generic brand which was supposed to replace Apri. Theres also the patch thing, one I know of is called Evra. Its extremely rarely dispensed as well.

To be honest though... taking a daily pill isnt that hard to do. I take a multi-vitamin each day. If I were a girl, and it was to stop myself from getting pregnant, I would be even more motivated to take it

[simmie]

I use birth control, but to regulate my periods.
I take pills, the 3 week one with the sugar pills at the end and all. really forgetful person, like omg. I need to stick to a routine.
I would'nt know about the sex drive thing though </3

[icebox]

Yeah even the pill killed my sex drive a bit, like sugarpill week was the only time where I was like YOU KNOW WHAT WE SHOULD DO WE SHOULD DEFINITELY DO THE NASTY YEP

but it's effective and I set an alarm on my phone for errday at the same time to take it

from what I can recall there's also a little rod they stick in your arm for like 5 years? It's hormonal though, which sounds like it's been fucking with you big time. EDIT: my b you mentioned it already, and with the whole vein thing I'd say fuck that noise ugh it sounds awful

Some women deal with copper/non-hormonal IUDs pretty well but in my experience it's just a world of pain and bleeding like you describe with the hormonal IUD.

I woudl say do the pill thing, your body will adjust as you go through each packet. It's like taking any new medicine; sometimes your body gets very upset about having its mechanisms played with but it usually settles.

I hope you find a solution soon ;; is there any kind of family planning service you can go and talk to?

[Compulsiv]

/didnt read thread so I dont know if it has been mentioned

I use the NuvaRing. Its a vaginal insert, low dose hormonal birth control, but its easier on you than like, the pill. I had trouble with other hormone BCs, but this one has been amazing. You put it in and forget about it for three weeks, take it out for a week, and then put a new one in. It sounds strange at first, but you really do forget its there. It is not difficult to put in or remove, you can have sex with it in, or you can remove it for up to 3 hours at a time for sex. Ive been using that for about 4 years now and can time my period literally to like withing 6 hours of getting it. It comes exactly 3 days after I remove the ring, it lasts 3 days and then its time for a new one. No remembering pills, its the easiest thing ever. I wouldnt ever use any other kind.

[Bettser]

/didnt read thread so I dont know if it has been mentioned

I use the NuvaRing. Its a vaginal insert, low dose hormonal birth control, but its easier on you than like, the pill. I had trouble with other hormone BCs, but this one has been amazing. You put it in and forget about it for three weeks, take it out for a week, and then put a new one in. It sounds strange at first, but you really do forget its there. It is not difficult to put in or remove, you can have sex with it in, or you can remove it for up to 3 hours at a time for sex. Ive been using that for about 4 years now and can time my period literally to like withing 6 hours of getting it. It comes exactly 3 days after I remove the ring, it lasts 3 days and then its time for a new one. No remembering pills, its the easiest thing ever. I wouldnt ever use any other kind.

The only thing I dont like about the concept of nuvaring is that it can fall out. I know it doesnt seem like it could, but it can. As a guy, if a ring ever fell out..... I would be a like scarred.

[goldentryst]

While we are on the subject, I have a question regarding birth control pills. Is it common for women to experience weight gain? What other common side effects are there? I'm guessing fatigue... mood swings? I've been practicing the pull out method with my partner for a while and it's been working fine for a long time, but I would rather be safer lol.

[icebox]

While we are on the subject, I have a question regarding birth control pills. Is it common for women to experience weight gain? What other common side effects are there? I'm guessing fatigue... mood swings? I've been practicing the pull out method with my partner for a while and it's been working fine for a long time, but I would rather be safer lol.

PULL AND PRAY?!
ARE YOU NUTS?!

edit: okay gonna give some fo' real advice now

The pill does vastly different things for different people. Some people gain weight, some people lose weight.
My boobs grew like a bajillion times bigger and my acne disappeared, but the mood swings were pretty bad for a few months. Overall your body should adjust over time; that's what the docs always say at least.

[goldentryst]

PULL AND PRAY?!
ARE YOU NUTS?!

edit: okay gonna give some fo' real advice now

The pill does vastly different things for different people. Some people gain weight, some people lose weight.
My boobs grew like a bajillion times bigger and my acne disappeared, but the mood swings were pretty bad for a few months. Overall your body should adjust over time; that's what the docs always say at least.

Haha pulling out is quite effective, as long as you follow some specific guidelines.
Hmm I see, I suppose the only way for me to find out is to go on the pill itself... I've definitely heard about the breast growth lol!

[futoss]

I considered getting the depo shot to stop my stupid period because it is horrible, but I chickened out.. I heard you can become infertile for sometime after and that scared the shit out of me.