I'm married with 2 kids. I'm not ready for a permanent solution (like sterilization), but I want to enjoy intimacy with my husband without worrying about getting pregnant. What do you like the best, what's the easiest, etc.?
2007-12-01 16:35:19 · 33 answers · asked by Niki323 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Duh - no sex, but I'm a grown woman and I'd like intimacy in my marriage for cryin' out loud.
2007-12-01 16:38:44 · update #1
If you are not ready for permanent birth control (which, when/if you are, him getting snipped is so, so much safer and less complicated than you getting your tubes tied) there are several very effective methods. Which one is 'best' is up to you. They each have their pro's and cons, but here are the most effective:
Hormonal birth control: These fall into a few forms. They all work by basically fooling your body into thinking it's pregnant. They have similar side effects, which are different for every one. There's 'The Pill', which is very effective but you have to remember to take it at the same time every day. Nuva-Ring is an insertable device which goes around your cervix and gets the hormones into your system that way, you only have to change it once a month. The Patch goes on your skin and is changed once a week.
Depo-Provera is injected every few months by your doctor or nurse practitioner. It's very effective, but also expensive and if you don't like needles? Not so much with the good. Also, you can get unscheduled spotting, or no period at all (which I'd consider a benefit).
Having already had two children, you are a prime candidate for an IUD (Intra Uterine Device). This is a small bit of plastic or copper that is inserted by a doctor into your uterus. It is very effective, lasts as long as you want it, and can be removed if you change your mind about wanting children. It can cause heavier periods though.
Your best bet is to ask your doctor or NP and discuss which method you and they think would be best for you.
2007-12-01 17:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by jennifer K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My initial response would have been abstinence. Sorry, it's now a habit when I read most others that post the same question, except they are 15 or so wanting to know the best birth control. But for you, maybe the pill, depo, etc. and a condom, or a condom and some female birth control you buy over the counter.
2007-12-01 17:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a good idea. Although, I would be weary about the toxicity of the medication. Some women die as a result of birth control use because of nasty side effects...These pills can be and are dangerous sometimes, as they are very toxic and each body responds differently to them. I assume it would be the same with men...
2016-05-27 04:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If money isn't an issue he can go down and get "fixed" it's not permanant so when your ready he can go down and get "unfixed" at any time. My friends did this and have 6 kids, they had 2, then he went and got fixed, then like 5 years later when their finances were better he got undone and they had 2 more, then fixed again, then 3 years later, again and 2 more! he has been fixed 3 times!!! What a husband! haha.
Anyway besides that I stick to birth control and condoms.
Good luck, hope this helps :)
Toni Lynne
2007-12-01 16:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by tonilynne 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aside from abstinence, i know birth control pills have gotten to the point where you only have 4 periods a year (but you have to remember when to take it, otherwise it can get thrown off), nuva-ring is pretty nifty, they can also implant a birth control device in your arm (which I believe they do in China) which prevents pregnancy essentially indefinitely until the device is removed (there may be side effects when its removed and you try to get pregnant though) and thus it is probably the most secure form of birth control aside from a laparoscopy.
2007-12-01 16:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Hello There 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depo is the most effective of women's birth controls, but it causes many people to gain significant amounts of weight. I also saw a commerical the other day for some type of birth control that is inserted into you...somehow...and can be taken out at any time, and used up to 5 years. Targeted toward married women who want more kids but not right now--ask your gyno about it.
2007-12-01 16:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by maria 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Theres this new ad. going around about a small piece of plastic that doctors insert into your vagina. It stays there for five years, or less depending on what you want. It can be inserted on the same day as your appointment. I'm sorry i forgot the name but if you look it up you'll most likely find it. It's 99.9 percent affective.
2007-12-01 16:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by eileen_xo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a form of birth control, talk to your doctor and see what the different options are and he thinks would be most effective and safe for you, also condoms on top of the birth control just to be extra sure since you guys are married, if you dont like condoms then try the pulling out method while still using the birth control
2007-12-01 16:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My sister is on Mirena. She loves it. She said the first few days were kind of uncomfortable while her body adjusted to the idea of it being in, but she's loving the freedom and the effortlessness of it. The doc puts it in and it can stay for up to 5 years.
2007-12-01 16:38:11 · answer #9 · answered by Gryph 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they preech 2 forms of birth control
whether it is the girl haveing a birth control patch, pill. shot or female condom
then having the male wear a male condom
2 forms is the safest way to go
2007-12-01 16:38:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋