contraceptive advice!!!!?

Question

i really need some help here. i need to use a good method of contraception but need to be choosy about which one to use, as i am diagnosed with alopecia areta(hair loss) and dont want anything to make it worse!! i also dont wanna put weight on, which method do you think i should look at??

just to add, i had the copper IUD taken out as i was bleeding heavy and already have low iron levels!!!

Answer 1

My advise is - Tell your partner to use contraceptives rather then you ruining yr health further.

Answer 2

I used the injection. it is the most reliable one and you don't need to worry about taking tablets at the right times. I put on a huge amount of weight however and so came off it. Just using condoms now and although nervous at first, I am used to it now. Seems safe enough. I don't think any of the contraceptives will worsen your alopecia. Alot of them put on some amount of weight. The worst for this is the injection and the implant under the skin{implanon}. The best thing is to discuss it with your GP or go to a family planning centre. You can voice your concerns ,get all the info and make an informed decision that will suit you best. Good luck with it all.

Answer 3

if your period started yesterday, start taking your pills this sunday. Have you been to the doctor to get the prescription? If not, they might need to do a pap test unless you're a virgin. They can do pap tests when you're on your period I know because I've had them done while on and off my period. By all means start your pack on sunday- even if you still have a period. Also some people will say it takes 7 days, 14 days and 1 full pack of pills before they protect against pregnancy. I say 1 full pack because that gives your body a month to adjust. So use a back up method. Also take your pill at the same time every day otherwise you're at risk for pregnancy. What pill are you getting? I'm on Alesse (Avione is the generic I believe) and I love it!! It might take a few different pills until you find the one that's right for you. Also don't depend on withdrawing as a birth control method- almost every woman who depends on that gets pregnant. you're the woman so do not let a man choose the birth control method. Guys care in the moment...and in most cases guys can't tell when they're going to ejaculate until it's too late and if either of you moves you're pregnant! so definitely take your pill properly!

Answer 4

The shot is known for hairloss and weight gain.
Given all the facts of your case I would reccomend Mirena IUD. It decreases blood flow (20% of women stop getting a period after 1 year of use) and cramping and the hormones usually stay localiezed and lil to none is found in your blood stream.

I used to have LONG heavy periods 10 days so ParaGuard was not an option for me.
I cannot handle HIGH levels of Hormones so depo (which made me loose hair) and the patch reacted horribly on.
The pill was okay but I have a pill baby and I took them religiously every day at the same time and still managed to get pregnant so the only option I had left was Mirena.

You can also try Diaphram, Cervical cap, foam, films, condoms, However they kill the spur of the moment since it reqires prep b4 intercouse

Answer 5

You could try the Nuva-ring or the patch, but both of those are hormonal. You really should talk to your health care professional about possible side effects and it comes down to the fact that you may have to do the hit & miss game for a while to find something that works for you.

If you're looking for a barrier method, talk to your doc or family planning clinic about a device called Lea's Shield. Its a one-size-fits-all barrier method, with no hormonal side effects and touts a higher efficacy rating than the diaphragm. Combine that with spermicidal gels and/or a condom and you should be pretty darned safe!

Answer 6

I think you should consult a specialist family planning advisor (nurse or doctor at a dedicated family planning clinic). Your regular GP may well not know about effects of contraception on alopecia, and even a specialist might have to look it up! I have found in the past consultants at hospital FP clinics much better at dealing with specialist needs (suffer from depression and have to be very careful which hormones I take).

Answer 7

I would advise one of the 'older' monophasic (each day is the same amount of estrogen and progesterone) generic birth control pills. They may help alopecia but they certainly will not make it worse. They are not associated with weight gain. They tend to reduce bleeding and the risk of iron deficiency and anemia. Examples are generics of Ortho Novum or Lo Ovral.

Answer 8

Get anything but the Depro provera. This is the worst kind of contraceptive you can get. If you are planning to have a family in the future the injection can takes up to 2 years for it to completley leave your system. I would advise you to see a doctor to consider alternatives. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Try an IUD or a diaphragm....both are non hormonal and drug free. And very effective. The IUD requires no work on your part, just a visit to the Dr. The diaphragm requires some planning on your part. See your Dr. about both to decide which is right for you.

Answer 10

The best thing to do is to talk about your concerns with a health care professional such as your doctor, nurse or speak to someone at the family planning clinic who will be able to explain all the options open to you and which method would best suit your needs and lifestyle etc

Answer 11

Orthotricyclen Lo? Thats what I take, I had no bad side effects except I lightly spotted a few times. I didnt gain weight either. Check out the website: www.thepill.com