Say you have tried the pill, the patch, also the injection and none of these you can tolerate. would you opt to have a surgical procedure done say a hysterectomy or IUD being that your are 20 with four living kids and one on the way that you are not sure you want.
2006-12-18 04:36:09 · 14 answers · asked by l a 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am 21 with 2 and 1 more on the way. Been on the pill twice now and each time had my son and the one I am having in june. The pill does not work for me. I was on the shot but gainied so much weight with that.
After I deliver in June I am having my tubes tied or the new procedure called essure where there is no surgrey.
www.essure.com if you wanted to ask your dr about it.
2006-12-18 04:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by crazziegrl14 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure you will not want any more children in the future, surgical options are great. Once they are done, you don't have to worry about birth control or its side effects ever again.
You probably either want to get your tubes tied, or your partner could have a vasectomy. Generally a hysterectomy is not done for birth control reasons, only if there is a problem with your reproductive organs. Basically if you had one it would cause you to go through early menopause, with all the side effects, because it would affect your hormones. If you get your tubes tied all your reproductive organs stay in place and you will still have all the normal hormones of someone your age, you just won't be able to get pregnant.
An IUD is also a good option - it stays in place for a long time so you only have to worry about it every few years, but it can be taken out if you ever change your mind. A doctor might be more willing to encourage this option for you since you are still quite young.
2006-12-18 05:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Deanna B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, an IUD isn't surgical. It's a peice of plastic or copper shapped like T which is inserted into your uterus and can remain there 5-10 years depending on the brand.
The only surgical methods are vasectomy for man, and tubal ligation for a woman. (hysterectomy-the removal of the uterus and sometimes ovaries and/or fallopian tubes, are only done when medically nessecary, not as a form of birth control) These are usually irreversable and should only be used if you are 100% sure you don't ever want more kids. Which it sounds like you are.
2006-12-18 04:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the IUD -- I wasn't aware they were even still using those. And a full-tilt hysterectomy is a bit drastic.
But DO consider having your tubes tied. It's a fairly simple procedure done with just a couple of small incisions. Especially if your next child is born by C-section, it's a small additional task for the doctor to do that.
Just be sure you mention this to your doctor before you go in for delivery. We had planned for my wife to have this done after she delivered our third child, and he WAS a C-section -- but in all the excitement (he was an unplanned emergency C-section), we forgot to tell the doctor.
Which just meant that I was the one to go in and have the operation. It's the second-best thing that ever happened to my sex life (meeting the woman I married being #1). So here's a vote of confidence for you in pursuing a surgical option. It's been such a relief not to have to worry about taking something, putting something in, putting something on, or wondering what the chemicals are doing to your system.
And... as difficult as it may be for you now, make peace in your heart with that "one on the way." You can always use our phrase for our third, unexpected child (born, er, almost exactly nine months after my 40th birthday, so you know how I was celebrating). We refer to him as our "surprise bonus child." He's ten, and my constant companion and delight. I wish you as much joy with your "surprise bonus child" as I continue to have with mine.
(And may neither of them ever have any younger siblings! :-)
2006-12-18 04:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Scott F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this baby is born, ask your doctor about tieing your tubes. It's the safest way without having to worry about chemicals or the pill. Being 20 and having 5 kids is rough. I hope you have emotional support from you family and friends to help you out. Be strong for them. If you're not sure you want to keep this baby, there's nothing wrong with putting it up for adoption. There are plenty of families out there who can't have children that would give it a good home with love. Just a thought.
Good Luck
2006-12-18 04:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Brenda K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW....20 and 4 kids, you've been busy!!!
Talk to your doc, no method is 100% effective, the pill is about the most effective. Considering you have so many children, you may want to talk to your doc and get your tubes tied after you have this one (if you have it). You being so young, they would normally tell you no and to wait until you're older, but with the fact of 4 kids (maybe 5) they may consider it.
I highly doubt they'll do a hysterectomy, but you can ask.
2006-12-18 04:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a similar issue as you I had 2 kids at the age of 19 and knew this was it for me however I cannot take additional hormones so I decided to give the IUD a try and LOVE IT I would recommend it to any woman who has issues with birth control and has had a child already
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2016-12-15 03:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by suire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say get your tubes tied, clipped and burnt. your doctor won't give you an electic hysterectomy unless there's something wrong with you. I'm 20 and pregnant with my second daughter and have tried all three forms of birth control and my doctor won't tie my tubes so I'm considering something else like not having sex with my fiance unprotected.
2006-12-18 04:41:52 · answer #9 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with most birth control and I am pregnant with number three. After this one is born and we know all is well with her my husband is going to get a vasectomy because I had the kids and he owes me one. But if you are not in a stable relationship or your partner refuses I would definately get it done.
2006-12-18 04:41:39 · answer #10 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋