My husband & I just had our first child and want to wait a while before having another. The pill is not suitable for me, neither of us like the way condoms feel, diaphragm seems messy and high maintenence... I'd like to hear from people who have used the sponge. Price? Effectiveness? Is it messy? Can you feel it? is it hard to retrieve? That's really five questions so many thanks!
2006-09-13 16:27:31 · 11 answers · asked by Samlet 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Don't even go there. I had to have one removed by my physician. The problem is, they are designed to feel like your cervical tissue. Mine got twisted up and around my cervix and my dr said there is no way I ever would have gotten it out myself without inflicting serious bodily injury upon myself. He told me this was a known problem with the product and not to use it again.
2006-09-13 16:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by all1g8r 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is VERY messy. You have a white soapy lather almost like a whipped topping mess, It smells funny. and it is pretty tough to get out. if you are really looking for a new type of birthcontrol and you don't want to use any hormone or chemical ways, you can always chart your cycles if they are regular. You usually ovulate 10-14 days after the first day of your last period. So for about a week it is not safe to have sex. Ie: if the first day of your last period was 9-9-06 . then you should not have sex around the week of 9-18/ 9-25. Sperm can survive for up to 74 hours after intercourse. I hope this helps. If your periods are irregular, You might just have to stick with the condoms, but they are not always the safest. I heard the depo-provera shot effects your mental health, such as bringing on depression. It's best to talk with your dr. I hope this gives you some ideas! Good luck and congratulations on your first child! :0)
2006-09-13 23:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by RACHEL 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use the NuvaRing. It is a plastic ring you insert vaginally between day 1 & 5 of your period. you keep it in for 3 weeks, off for 1 week (when you have your period) & then you put a new one in.It is available through prescription. it is not messy, I don't feel it. Sometimes he does, but it does bother him. it has pretty much the same side effects as the pill. I've been using it for 3 years now. Ask your OB/Gyn about it. ( I sound like a commercial)
2006-09-13 23:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by twogris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from my experience it can be a little bit of a pain in the butt. So, for my own personal referrence, I would strongly recommend taking the pill or maybe even getting the shot. If neither one of those seem to work for you then contact your healthcare provider with the question. There has to be a cost effective way of taking care of your situation.
2006-09-13 23:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by erika j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know Elaine from Seinfeld loves the sponge!
I would talk to your gynocologist about the pros and cons of the sponge! I'm sure you can get a pamphlet that compares the sponge to different birth control methods.
2006-09-13 23:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mimi Kitty 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well taking the depo-shot helps cause i have been on it for 2 and a half years now and have not got pregnant and it is not that expensive especially if u go and get it at a health department. But i have not heard anything about using a sponge.
2006-09-13 23:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by amsmiling18 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I tried them once and never used them again. I just didn't feel like they actually worked...all a mind thing I guess. But I have been using VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive(sp) Foam for awhile. It's not as effective as other forms of BC but it's worked for us. My doc told me foam and condom equal the effectiveness of the pill.
2006-09-13 23:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by monroe1172002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way!! Don't use it. I am surprised they still make them. They are not very reliable, plus hard to insert and even harder to remove. Try the depro shot or the patch.
2006-09-13 23:37:52 · answer #8 · answered by jaswinelover1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend and I both tried them 20 years ago. She ended up in the emergency room to get it removed, and I had to fight for three hours one day to get mine out. I finally talked my husband into helping me remove it.
Needless to say, we never used them again.
2006-09-13 23:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is a site with a lot of info:
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/birthcontrol/a/preventpregnanc.htm
2006-09-13 23:38:47 · answer #10 · answered by bcwestcoaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋