I had a baby 6 weeks ago and I'm going in for my 6 week check up.My question is what is the best kind of birth control. Is it the pill, needle.Also i have been told the birth control pill can cause cancer is this true? Thanks for your help.
2006-09-27 16:31:55 · 24 answers · asked by babycakes2677 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
All your friends here have pretty much put it down on paper.
Here is a website that spells out the various forms as a percentage of potential Pregnancy.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/conceptbl.html
Remember no method works if it is not used regularly. So it must be convenient and acceptable to you and your Partner.
2006-09-27 16:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by a_gyno_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are breastfeeding you should use the mini pill which is specifically for breastfeeding moms.If you are a smoker and over 35 there are certain risks that are more likely from the pill,other then that i would say you are very safe taking the pill.I have never heard of birth control causing cancer.If you are worried about the pill there is an amazing I.U.D that they can insert into your uterus and it secretes copper which has no hormones but is a fantastic birth control method.You can keep it in for up to 10 years.Every month you just have to feel for the end of the small insert to make sure its still there.They wouldn't put that in tomorrow at your appt. thay would have to give you a pap first and set u up an appt. for 2 weeks after.It's done right in the office and is painless. Hope i was able to help you.
2006-09-27 16:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by mommyofsix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using birth control for 7 years now, trying all different methods. I've been told by my doctors that the shot usually makes the woman gain around 30 pounds so that was out of the question for me. The pill, I've tried a few different kinds of pill, the fluctuation of hormones in some of them really took a toll on me. Incredible mood swings and vaginal dryness. I spent a few years trying different pills and each one had a different side effect on me. The worst one was Ortho Tri Cylcen, that one made me a mad woman. Now I use the NuvaRing and so far no complaints. I've used it for about 6 months. You insert it for 3 weeks and don't think about it and take it out for one week. My periods are very minimal with minimal cramping and so far no side effects. I don't have any problems with it falling out and my husband says he can't feel it. It's nice to go three weeks and not worry about taking a pill everyday. Just be cautious if you do try the NuvaRing make sure your prescription coverage pays for it or except to pay up to $50 a month for it!
2006-09-27 16:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by mandy608 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to say think twice and ask a lot of questions when it comes to the IUD.. I thought it was the perfect form of birth control.. boy was I wrong.. Cramps had never been as bad.. and I also ended up in the emergency room and admitted to the hospital with a severe pelvic infection.. my doctor ran some tests and all that and is 98% sure I can not have any more children because of all the scar tissue damage I know have because of the IUD.. it works for some but not for all so please be careful...
2006-09-27 17:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by hotandcrazymama2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i think that the birth control does put u at risk for certain things but i don't believe cancer is one of them..... if u want ask your doctor about a low dose hormone birth control and there are many to choose from the lower the dose the lower the risk and the lower the side affects...i use NuVa Ring and i only have to change it once a month... its the lowest reported dose birth control. It dose get inserted vaginally but i cant feel it at all and i have never had a problem during sex either. but i think its important to choose whats best for your body.
2006-09-27 16:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by coopchic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't cause cancer! What reputable medical source ever told you that? Abstinence is the best birth control method. When taken properly the pill is 98% effective. That's usually about the best you can do.
2006-09-27 16:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The iud is an option. I have one, and I absolutely love it. Nothing to think about, ever. After being on the pill for 12 years, it's wonderful. Good for five years, but can be taken out as soon as you want to try to get pregnant again.
http://www.mirena-us.com/index.html?c=S1&WT.srch=1
And if you have it put in at your 6 week appointment, insertion shouldn't be too painful as your cervix will still be a little soft.
2006-09-27 19:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all my kids I went back on the mini-pill (safe for nursing moms) and switched to the regular pill when done nursing. The pill actually statistically reduces cancer chances rather than otherwise.
2006-09-27 17:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best method is the pill, however if you are not comfortable with it, then a condom and spermicidal cream you insert in your vagina. But the pill has been around for 50 years and they did improve it over time, to me it's the safest yet.
2006-09-27 16:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I dont know if its the best but my wife has been using the patch for 4 years now and hasnt had any problems, and most importantly, hasnt gotten pregnant
2006-09-27 16:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by jcabrera475 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋