I just got off the Ortho Evra patch after seeing numerous health warnings on the news. I don't want the patch anymore and I'm trying to find an alternative to pills. So if there are any women out there that are pleased with their birth control or could recommend one that would be great. Oh and I don't want the Depo shot either.
2006-09-26 15:20:27 · 12 answers · asked by Han Solo 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yasmin. Helps keep weight off instead of gain weight, had no side effects on me, and i know of no one that got pregant on it. I do know of people who have gotten pregant on orthotricyclen - me my sister and the dr's daughter! while continously takening it and not missing a day. LOL, So i do know you should avoid that one.
2006-09-26 15:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by ♥-=-TLCNJ19-=-♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think depo is amazing. I have been on it for 3 years. You only need the shot every 3 months and it is very quick and very easy. I have only gained 2 pounds in 3 years and i do not have my period...ever. Which means, no cramping, no bleeding, no dealing with tampons, and pads, no telling the boyfriend that you cant have sex. I really do recommend it. Also, if you are afraid of needles, the shots are very painless. I rarely even feel them.
2006-09-26 22:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lyndzey Jean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuva Ring is great. I've been on it for about two years now and I think it's wonderful. You put the ring in for three weeks and take it out for one week (that week you will get your period). I've had no bad side effects. My periods have gotten lighter and shorter, down from 6-7 days to now 3-4 days. You only have to think about it every few weeks, so there's no forgetting.
2006-09-26 22:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by PangiBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I'm not a girl (somehow I clicked on the wrong question, sorry), my dear, going totally abstinent is the best until marriage. Best birth control. No money involved and no incidental pregnancy to worry about either.
2006-09-26 22:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by FILO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like Ortho Tri-Cyclen. It's worked the best for me for the past four years. You just have to remember to take it religiously.
2006-09-26 22:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by KM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an IUD (copper T) No problems at all. Don't even know it's there. I have only one partner (and no one else for 10 years). I don't know your situation, but they are not good for people that have multiple partners due to the risk of infection.
http://www.managingcontraception.com/choices/ch-copiud.html
2006-09-26 22:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by big_shot_nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ortho tricyclyn was great for me 3 day periods and actual weight loss instead of gain
2006-09-26 22:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by leslie j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like 'the pill' and want to try the nuva ring. Ask your doctor.
2006-09-26 22:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is so many differnt ways of birtcontrol so just try asking your doctor or health department
2006-09-26 22:27:11 · answer #9 · answered by recovery_29 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a thought, why not try natural methods? like calendar or basal body temp and use it with artificial methods like condoms maybe? they have relatively low side effects..
2006-09-26 22:22:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋