I am getting ready to have my second child and want to be put on birth control. I will be old enough to get my tubes tied next year and I want something that is going to help me from not getting pregnant between now and then. Any ideas? I am up for all suggestions about birth control other than abstinence. I dont think my husband would like that idea...lol.
2007-02-22 06:37:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Why not have him get "fixed". That way you don't have to wait till next year and it's easier on him than you. Just an idea.
2007-02-22 06:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on the pill for 9 years with no problems...I am an obgyn nurse, and as long as you take the pill on time all the time, you're fine! I have a total combined 14 years on birth control pill, and it's nice becuase it regulates your periods really well...and it's one of the few birth control solutions that you can control yourself. The IUD's and things like that aren't fool proof and they're a hassle...I see alot of patients come in and have infections, irritation, etc. Condoms are no fun for married couples...and sponges and diaphragms are messy. Give the pill a chance. It's effective after 3 weeks of taking it...and it's nice because you know when your period is coming, and can put it off a few days/week if you need to!
The pill also helps with ovarian and tubal swelling which can prevent you from having your tubes tied in the future...so I would recommend to you the pill if you were a patient that was on the delivery floors I work on!
Good luck! "Aviane" is a good strong generic brand that has very few side effects.
2007-02-22 15:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by claireandmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many different options today, it all depends on your lifestyle and what you want out of the type of BC you choose. Me personally I have used BC pills, Depo, IUD, and of course, condoms. In my opinion BC pills are the best way to go. There are different doses, seeing as though not every woman is the same, and you can be more spontaneous!! (FUN! FUN!) The IUD usually causes cramping and, take it from me your periods can last much longer than they would if you weren't on anything. The Depo shot...well I just didn't like it, for me I became depressed, and I found that my skin and hair became very oily! Yuk! and once you get it and decide that after the first month you don't like it...well, it is still going to be in you for a nother couple of months. The only good side effect for me while on Depo was that i did not get my period. After I stopped....my period wouldn't stop because my body was trying to catch up. There are other forms of BC that I am unfamiliar with, but I am sure your doctor will be happy to let you know what options are out there.
Good Luck!
2007-02-22 14:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by Carla S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try pills? I use "Yasmin" which is one of the most recommended by doctors and sold in the market. The only thing about it is that you'll feel sick like for the first 2 weeks (just the first time you start taking them), which is the time your body takes to get use to it, but then you'll feel perfectly normal. The difference between this pills and the rest is that they help you to eliminate water excess in your body, so far from gaining weight you might lose some; besides helps you to have a healthier hair and nails, and reduces PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).
*I have to say that I don't work for the laboratory that sells them, Lol. It's just that I've been taken them for almost 3 years and they have worked really great.
2007-02-22 14:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mariel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on Ortho Evra right now (the patch). I've been on it for a couple years now and I really like it. It's really simple and gives you a big window (24 hours or so) in case you forget. There is some research that says it can give blood clots, but if you're not at high risk it shouldn't be a problem. I was on the Depo shot for 9 months and I HATED it - I bled the whole time! I finally said enough is enough and switched. That's my personal experience and advice, but you should really talk to your physician and see what they think is right for you. Good luck!
2007-02-22 14:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by GroovyGirl623 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After I had my first baby I got an IUD. The risks are small and the best part is I didn't have a period until I took it out. They last 5-10 years so you don't have to think about it everyday like the pill. I had mild cramps the first few days after it was put in but then I forgot all about it and enjoyed sex whenever without worry.
2007-02-22 14:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by caclinder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was put on depo because it was the only form other than a pill that i could take while breastfeeding. It worked for me because it was a shot taken once every 3 months and I never had to worry about a period or harming the baby while nursing and no pills to take every day. Its up to you. Let the dr. know what your concerns are, like...weight gain, acne, menstrual changes. They will be able to recommend something for you.
2007-02-22 14:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest the pull-out method- my husband has been fine with that.
or condoms....just NOT the pill. It doesn't always prevent pregnancy. The fertilized embryo just can't implant onto the lining of the uterus and inturn, you have what seems like an unbearably painful and heavy period, when you actually have had a miscarriage.
2007-02-22 14:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked the Depo Provero shots. You have one every 12 weeks, no daily pills or patches to worry about falling off.
2007-02-22 14:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by Darlin1_66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out the pill there are alot of different types if one has side effects try another brand but consult a doctor anyway and there is something called femidom which is the female condom
2007-02-22 14:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by Trini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋