Can anyone tell me which birth control works well?

Question

because I was going to start loestrin 24 fe this week.but from reading some comments on this page.I am double thinking not too.If anyone can shed any light on which seeems to be ok and where I can purchase them for a cheaper price?

Answer 1

Planned parenthood usually has lower prices on BC. There is risk in any BC pill, but they are all generally the same. Just do not smoke if you are on the pill, you increase your risk of stroke.

Answer 2

The most effective birth control with the fewest side effects is "the pill."

Lo-estrin fe is a lower estrogen birth control pill with the row of "blanks" or "sugar pills" having some iron to help guard against anemia during the week you are having your period.

If Lo-estrin is strong enough to stop you from having annoying breakthrough bleeding (bleeding unexpectedly during the weeks you're on the active pills) then it's one of the best for you.

If, after a trial of about three months on this pill, it's not strong enough for you, then you can bump up to OrthoNovum 1/35 or whatever other generic version your physician suggests.

Some women really like the triphasic pills (a different level of hormones each week of the month) but I feel there's too much margin for error there.

It's even more important, with a lower estrogen containing pill, to make sure you take your pill every day, and at the same time each day. So plan to take them either every morning or every night... don't switch back and forth.

Purchasing them less expensively will depend on your area, however, some mail order prescription options might be the least expensive alternative. Also, if you're in the USA, many major stores (like Target, CVS and Rite Aid) will put coupons in their sales flyer for a free $10 or $20 giftcard to their store if you transfer your prescription there. If it's no more expensive, it's often worth it to move the prescription around to get the free money :)

Another option is usually Costco. For some prescriptions they have a price lower than any other retail provider.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Well, you have a few options. The most effective is "The Pill". Wether it is the daily pill or another kind, that is teh most effective...about 99% of the time.

The second best is called the Norplant Implant. They are about 4 little tubes a little smaller around than a #2 pencil and about 3" long each implanted just under the skin, typically over your delta muscle (Upper arm) They slowly disolve over about 3 months, and can be removed if so desired. They are also about 99%.

Third is Depo-Provera. It is a muscular injection every three months. My wife uses this one and we've had no problems. I think it is also about 99% effective.

After those three options, there is condoms. They are about 97%. If you are really worried, you could easily use them in conjunction with on of the first three.

Answer 4

I take Loestrin 1.5 fe 28 days and I have for years and years and it works just fine for me. Your not going to know what BC works the best for your without trying it. My worst one is Ortho Novum. I tried several different types of the Ortho Novum, until I tried the Loestrin and its the best for me. GIve it a shot you may find that it works for you as well.

Answer 5

Hello - I hope you'll be able to find some of my advice helpful.

As far as which birth control works well, they are all about 99% effective as long as you take them correctly (at the same time every day). I am currently on Yaz birth control. For more info on Yaz 28 go to www.yaz-us.com. I recommend speaking with your Dr. before switching or starting a new birth control pill. Different birth control pills have different hormone levels and that can make a world of difference in some people. My Dr. prescribed this pill for me to take in such a way so I will only get about 4-5 periods a year (which eliminates/reduces a lot of PMS). I take the "active" pills for about 3 months straight (no placebo pills for two months), then on the last week of the third month I take the placebo pills and that is when I have my period. I then repeat this for the next three months and so on. This method may not be appropriate for everyone, it is just my personal experience. I am not a licensed healthcare professional and advise discussing matters with your doctor to see which option is best for you.

As far as price: I am currently without insurance so I searched everywhere for discounts on birth control. Go to www.birthcontrolcard.com. This FREE DRUG CARD program is being sponsored by a non-profit organization to help women save on birth control and most other prescription drugs at participating pharmacies nationwide. Simply download your FREE Card and receive savings of up to 55% at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies (savings vary by drug, pharmacy, and location). Just enter your name and e-mail address you will instantly get a printable membership card(e-mail address is optional). You are not required to give out any more information. This card is pre-activated and can be used immediately. This Prescription Card is not Insurance! On this site you will be able to check your participating local pharmacies by zip code and do price checks by medications.

My personal story (why I now understand how serious hormone balance can be): I suffered with endometriosis for almost 3 years before anyone would help me. I was in terrible pain and I knew something was wrong(I gained 30 pounds in 8 months - later would find out due to the endo...). Some Dr.'s I saw thought I had endometriosis and sent me to other Dr's to have me tested - and those Dr's flat out refused to help. Can you believe it? Anyway after almost 3 years I finally found a wonderful Dr. to help me. She tested me and sure enough she told me I have it, 120% she said. I tell you this because I was on birth control pills for 10 years because of irregular periods. Never thought anythhing else of it, until I got laid off from my job and lost my insurance and stopped taking my pills. That's when I started getting sick - very sick because my hormones got completely out of balance. I had to go through medically induced menopause (only 30 years old) for 6 months just to get my body back to the way it was before I stopped taking the pill. I am now back on birth control to keep my hormones balanced and to keep my endo under control. I probably always had endo I just never knew it because the birth control kept everything in balance. Oh and 20 of those 30 pounds disappeared (without exercise or dieting). I guess my whole point here is that I didn't realize how much of an effect your hormones can have on your body. So please choose wisely - everyone is different, you need to do what's right for your body. If you can't afford to see a Dr. at least go in to your local Walgreens/CVS/etc. and see if they can recommend a nurse healthcare line you can call so you can ask a professional any questions you may have.

Sorry for such a lengthy answer. I hope you were able to find some of this useful. Good luck to you!!!

Answer 6

i use ortho tri cyclen. not only is it birth control, but it's also acne medicine. so you kinda get more for your money, in my opinion. i know that walmart has cheaper prices on their prescriptions, and there are also websites where you can order them. just type it into your search engine, and it should come up. :)

Answer 7

Ortho-tri cyclen made me crazy and did nothing to help my acne. I was on Yasmin for about two years and that really helped my cramps.

Answer 8

The use of french leather is too usefull for birth controll.

Answer 9

I prefer Yasmin