I have been sexually active for five years now. I lost my virginity to the man I am with right now at the age of sixteen. We have ALWAYS used condoms, which have thus far, seemed like a great option for us. After all, all of this time we have only been able to see eachother tri-monthly, being that we have lived in other states since we first met. But now, since I'm fresh out of college... and he is still attending. I intend to move to his area with him and move in together. Now, the living situation shouldn't be hard to adapt to, being that we have actually live together for months at a time. Just, as I said before, having sex while using a condom. Unfortunately, I am allergic to latex.. So we have had to buy lamb skin condoms.. But they are extremely EXPENSIVE. So I was wondering. Any other good birth control (pills, rings, etc. etc) that you girl's would recommend? because Condoms and the Rythm Method just can't cut it. (We have both been tested CLEAN for Stds/HIV)
2007-05-03 07:04:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
-Allergic to Latex
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2007-05-03 07:17:01 · update #1
congratulations on being so careful about your sexual health-most people are not so concientious! now, from personal experience, i have two options to weigh in on. the first is the pill-i use ortho tri cyclen lo. the particular pill you and your doctor choose really doesn't matter much-they are all pretty much the same (with the exception of the ones that allow for only four periods a year). what matters the most is you-do you think that you will remember to take a pill every day? they are most effective if taken at the same time every day, and that is difficult for some women to remember. a good option for you if you think you can't is depo-provera. it is a shot that you get every three months (four times a year). it isn't painful (they put it in your buttocks, which has fat so it disperses better and also is less painful for you). all you have to remember is to go every three months. easy peasy! another MAJOR benefit of the shot is that (after your body becomes used to having it in your system) you stop having periods! i loved it.
there are lots of other options though. take your time discussing it with your doctor to decide what would work best for you!
2007-05-03 07:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you docter would know better. However- I'd say- whatever is low dose would be better. I've known people who have tried the pill or the patch (which is more or less the same thing as the ring except you have to replace the patch more and the patch doesn't go in your vagina...and the patch might have higher doses of hormones). All my friends tell me that they prefer the pill over the patch..and further- friends who have been on different brands of pills swear that they had mood swings and pms symptoms on one but not hte other.
SO- the formulation that works for you might be a trial and error type of thing (in terms of the best balance of protection and comfort)- but something low-dose is a good place to start.
BUT just so you know- no birthcontrol method (aside from abstinence or surgeries...to ....tie or remove parts...) are 100% protection.
I'd recomend using a backup to the pill as well. I realize being sensitive to latex is going to complicate that issue- but you should really talk to your healthcare provider about that.
2007-05-04 06:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Seraph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow seems such as you have been bating this back in forth for a while.. I certainly have a chum that used Norplant she had it for 5 yrs and appeared to like it... whether i myself does not advise Ortho Evra Patch it brought about me to have a stroke 2 yrs in the past & i'm 40 two now so there for I cant use something because of the stroke. I had used the pill a number of yrs in the previous. have you ever study up on Fertility Calendar that may help to be conscious of once you ovulate to (ward off pregrnacy). possibly you ought to re-evaluate the vastectomy, unsure how previous your daughter is and there is often adoption later in case you elect to. that's a tuff call wish i'd desire to be of greater help good luck.....
2017-01-09 09:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the ring. It works wonders and is very comfortable and I love it. Dont have to worry about it every day just once a month. Talk toyour doctor though they may want you to try something different.
2007-05-03 07:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go chat with your DR. Thing with birth control is what suits some doesn't suit others. For example I'm on the pill which is fabulous for me but other people have suffered side effects on my brand...so you need to experiment.
2007-05-03 07:11:16 · answer #5 · answered by fleog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do decide to use a pill please use the lowest dose you can possibly use I had my first use the pill and she gained 75 pounds and developed problems do to the pill. I have herd good things about the nova ring and diaphrams
2007-05-03 07:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by employer of many 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never ever ever recommend Depo Provera to anyone. Side affects were horrible and I was on it for four years.
On Kariva (Pill), I'm having no side affects at all!
2007-05-03 08:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use the pills. They are 99% effective if taken properly.
2007-05-03 07:11:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋