birth control question .?

Question

which is better the pill or the shot.

i would like a baby in the next year and half is the pill better or the shot to go off of it when we wnat a baby?

Answer 1

If you are wanting a baby in the next 18 months, then you are probably better off just using condoms until then. Hormonal brith control can stuff up your fertility for months, even a year after taking it (though some people get pregnant the minute they miss a pill!)

Answer 2

As experience being on both the shot and the pill, it is really up to your preference. If you don't want to deal with a period and are not planning on having children soon, go with the shot. Plus you never have to worry about daily pills, just see the doctor every 3 months. You need to plan on getting off of it at least 2 years before planning on getting pregnant on an average. The pill is nice if you are good at taking pills on a regular basis and would like your periods to stay regular. I gained a little weight but it was because I like to eat! And these could slow your metabolism. There is a possibility to gain or lose depending on how your hormones deal with each medicine.

Answer 3

Everyone has a different experience on the shot and the pill. I think that if you are planning to have a baby next year then the best birth control is the pill as to the shot. I know when I was on Depo I gained a lot of water weight. However, here's some links to which you can make a better informed decision:

Can I get pregnant after I stop using Depo-Provera?
Yes, you can. If you decide to become pregnant, the first step is to stop receiving doses. After the effect of the last dose of Depo-Provera had diminished, 83% of women got pregnant at some point within a year. This number is similar for women who did not use any form of birth control. Eighty-five percent of women who did not use birth control conceived within a year.

So, when you stop using Depo-Provera, you will return to your underlying level of fertility. But if your goal is to become pregnant within the next year, Depo-Provera is not recommended. Being able to get pregnant after using Depo-Provera has nothing to do with how many shots you've had. Whether you've had 1 dose or 20, it's the same. For some women it takes more time. And for other women, it happens faster.

http://www.depo-provera.com/vc-prospect-user.asp#7

http://www.depo-provera.com/isitright.asp

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/the-pill.htm

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/the-shot.htm

Since there are a lot of options of the pill then you should talk with your docotor about which one is right for you based on your medical history. Good Luck.

Answer 4

The pill!!! I took the shot and I regret it. I only got it 3 times and I gained ALOT of weight and to this day (6 yrs later) I am still not ovulating or getting my period. My doctor has not "officially" said it was due to the shot but before it I never had ANY problems...please go with the pill!!!