I have the Mirena IUD but it doesn't seem to be reacting to my body very well. I've been on the pill and had a hard time remembering it. Any recomendations? I am married by the way so abstenance is out of the question.
2006-08-29 08:18:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I've had the IUD since April. I require a panty liner or pad every day and have moderate cramping at least twice a week.
2006-08-29 08:42:57 · update #1
the "safest" form is not having sex
2006-08-29 09:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by j H 6 · 1⤊ 7⤋
The pill is probably the most reliable form of birth control. There are ways you can remember to take it. Put the pill packet right next to your toothbrush, or someplace where it will stare you in the face, and you'll remember to take it. Talk to your gyno about the IUD if it isn't working for you. There are less effective methods such as the diaphragm, spermacides and condoms. And since this is 2006, there's the patch, the morning-after pill, and male birth-control pills -- yeah, believe it or not! Talk to your doctor about other alternatives that were unheard of a few years back.
2006-08-29 15:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At first I had a hard time remembering to take the pill as well, until I realize that it's not that hard to forget if you work it into your daily routine like after brushing your teeth or right before bedtime. Have the pills set next to your bed on your night stand. It worked for me and I'd never missed a pill for the pass 8 yrs.
2006-08-29 15:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by justklee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How long have you had the IUD? I know that I spotted for a few months , but just when I was about to give up on it, the spotting stopped and I have loved it ever since.
2006-08-29 15:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by kitty.hicks 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could do the monitoring your temperature to find out when you are ovulating and avoiding sex during that time, but remembering to take a pill is just as easy.
The only possible side effects are unwanted/unplanned prenancy. If you don't want any more children, you could do tubal ligation, or hubby could have a vasectomy (his is easier to recuperate from than yours)
2006-08-29 15:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depo shot works well, but causes weight gain in most. There are also patches that you change weekly. Talk to your ob/gyn see what method is safest.
2006-08-29 15:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by cam 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
out out notes to remind yourself. the pill is really safe it also helps to prevent cervical and breast cancer! talk to your doctor about the patch and the depo shot they are both effective and you dont have to remember them EVERY NIGHT. good luck
2006-08-29 15:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by TEMPTRESS 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Diaphragm?
2006-08-29 15:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can try the Chinese method but really doesn't work. You abstain when you are ovulating and wash immediately after having sex. But it sounds like you need to go with prayer and faith, girlfriend.
2006-08-29 15:23:28 · answer #9 · answered by it's just me 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Tell your man to use a condom, or better yet, get a vasectomy.
2006-08-29 15:23:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋