which is a best contraceptive?

Question

after having first child which is best for women to take..i started with pills but doesnt suits me

Answer 1

THE DEPO SHOT IS THE BEST I THINK BY FAR OR UNLESS YOU ARE DONE WITH HAVING KIDS THEN OPTING FOR YOUR TUBES TIED WOULD BE THE BEST.

HERE IS SOME INFO ON THE BIRTH CONTROL SHOT:
The Basics

"The shot" is an injectable progestin-only prescription method of reversible birth control. It contains a hormone that is similar to the progesterone made by a woman's ovaries to regulate the menstrual cycle. The shot is also known as DMPA. The D stands for "depot," the solution in which the hormone is suspended. The hormone is medroxyprogesterone acetate. The common brand name for the DMPA shot is Depo-Provera.

A shot of DMPA can prevent pregnancy for 12 weeks. It


usually, prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation)

less often, thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm from joining an egg

alters the lining of the uterus, which, in theory, may prevent implantation of a fertilized egg

Effectiveness

The shot is one of the most effective reversible methods of birth control. Of every 1,000 women who use it correctly and consistently, only three will become pregnant during the first year of use. Three in 100 women will become pregnant with typical use.

Protection is immediate if you take the shot during the first seven days of your period. Otherwise, use a backup method of contraception for the first week. Protection lasts for 12 weeks.

The shot is not effective against sexually transmitted infections. Use a latex or female condom to reduce the risk.


Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages

can be used by women who cannot take estrogen

can be used while breastfeeding

effective for 12 weeks

helps prevent cancer of the lining of the uterus

no pill to take daily

nothing to put in place before vaginal intercourse

Disadvantages


must receive shot every three months

pregnancies, which very rarely occur, are more likely to be ectopic (in a fallopian tube)

may not be used continuously for more than two years unless no other method is right for you

takes an average of nine to 10 months — or sometimes more than a year — to get pregnant after getting the last shot

Possible Side Effects

Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect for women using DMPA. It is more common in the first six to 12 months of use.

Periods become fewer and lighter for most women, and often stop altogether. The longer a woman uses the shot, the more likely her periods will stop. It may take up to a year for periods to return after a woman's last shot.

Some women will have longer, heavier periods.

Some may have increased light spotting and breakthrough bleeding.

DMPA use is associated with temporary bone thinning. Talk with your health care provider about the risks. To help protect your bones, get regular exercise and get extra calcium and vitamin D — either through your diet or by using supplements.

Less Common Side Effects


change in sex drive

change of appetite, weight gain

depression

hair loss, or increased hair on the face or body

headache

nausea

nervousness, dizziness

skin rash or spotty darkening of the skin

sore breasts

There is no way to stop the side effects of the shot c they may continue until it wears off (12–14 weeks).

Warning Signs

Serious problems are rare. Tell your clinician immediately if you have


a new lump in your breast

major depression

severe pain in the stomach or abdomen

unusually heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding

yellowing of skin or eyes

Who Can Use the Shot?

Most women can use the shot.

It may be especially appropriate if you

want very effective long-lasting contraception

cannot take estrogen

are unable to use barrier methods routinely or take a daily pill

Usually women who use the shot need special medical supervision if they have


current serious blood clotting conditions

high blood pressure

high risk for heart disease

a history of severe depression

liver disease, such as hepatitis, abnormal results on liver function tests, or a history of liver tumors

You should not use the shot if you


cannot put up with irregular bleeding or loss of your period

are taking medicine for Cushing's syndrome

are or might be pregnant

have a known or suspected breast cancer

have unexplained bleeding from the vagina

want to become pregnant within the next year


Women should not use the shot continuously for more than two years unless no other method is right for them.


Women who use DMPA may have temporary bone thinning. It increases the longer they use DMPA. Bone growth begins again when women stop using the shot. Whether or not there is a complete recovery of bone mass is unknown.

Whether or not temporary bone thinning leads to greater risk of bone fracture from osteoporosis much later in life is also unknown.

To protect your bones, get regular exercise and get extra calcium and vitamin D — either through your diet or by using supplements.


How to Get the Shot

Your clinician will take your medical history. Depending on your medical history, you may need a partial or complete physical exam.

Your clinician will give you an injection — you may have a temporary bruise.

You will need an injection every 12 weeks for as long as you want to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 2

Depo shot...lasts for three months, you get your period after three month, and within the first three days you go in for your next one. It's what I used after my first son cause I didn't have the time to take the pill every day at the same time, and with the lack of sleep I couldn't remember lol. The shot's been my thing for four years now.

Answer 3

You can do the shot. But some people have problems like spotting. And being able to conceive after being on it. Their is also the patch. Some side affects as the pill. And the ring. I never done that so I have no idea.

Answer 4

ok some of theses answers are too long. I have one child and I take the pill ortho novum 777, it did not make me gain weight and I have been on it for almost 4 years, so you know sometimes I forgot but i never forgot more than 2 days.But everybodys body is different.

Answer 5

Not having sex. I'm on an injection that I get every three months, it's call depo-vera. Its just a liquid form of the pill. It works for me. I have been on it for about 3 years now & no side-effects.

Answer 6

Before I got my tubes tied, I had an IUD. The one I had had side effects. I had a copper "T", but there are new and different kinds now. Maybe check them out. So easy. No need for pills, shots, weight gain, heart attacks, blah blah.... I loved it!

Answer 7

whatever you do dont rely on birth control pills or depo, ive known ladies to get pregnant while taking birth control pills and also getting the shots

there are different contraceptive jellies on the market, ask your doctor what they think

Answer 8

Abstinence,horny..abstinence.Its hard right? But its not. Your inner self speaks who you are. The same way you say I WILL NOT VOTE FOR SO SO & SO PRESIDENT,OR I WILL NOT EAT SO SO & SO THING,and you go ahead in achieving it. So also you can decide and assume that the horny-well tastes bitter,soar until you're ready to settle down.

Answer 9

How about he gets a vasectomy (lol)
diaphragm is messy, IUD has alot of side effects, condoms mood breaker,How about the shot I cant remember the name but its one shot a year no fuss no muss

Answer 10

seasonale, 1 pill a day 1 period every three months
no side effects UNLIKE DEPO
which causes endomitriosis