Birth Control Problems...

I've been on Mirena for 2 years now and love it.. I've never had any problems nor my period for that matter.. my sisters been on it for a year and barely gets a day or two of it and only mild cramping.. my aunts been on it for many yrs now.. great experiences on this end.. and for the same reason.. waiting out having a 3rd child.. good luck.. busy moms just dont have time for the pill.. i have a massage practice .. a soy candle business and my two girls 4 and 2.. mirena really simplifies things

J.,

My advice would be to try the patch or the nuva-ring. They're hormone-based birth control, so you may end up with the same problems, but you may not. These are nice because if they're a problem, just take it off.

I plan to get an IUD when I deliver my baby, but only because I'm absolutely positive I don't want to get pregnant again. My husband isn't mentally ready to deal with no chance of ever having any more, so a tubal's out. This is the closest I can get. I'll tell you right up front, though. I would never go this route if I thought there was even a chance I'd want to do it again. In extremely rare cases, an IUD can cause perforation of the uterus. If you want to use that baby again, I wouldn't take ANY chances. How heartbroken would you be if you turned out to be that one in a million?

I found after having my children that my body is more sensitive to any hormone changes so I never even considered the pill. I went for the IUD and love it. It is so nice not to have to worry about anything. I used to have heavy periods and they are very light now which is another bonus. In fact I had one month with no period. I had mine inserted about 5 months after my son was born and it has been a year and a half since then and I have recommended it to a few people.

Hey J....Just a quick note to say that I have the "Mirena" IUD. It works like the pill, it had a low dose release of Progesterone(the hormone in the pill), which prevents ovulation(like the pill). It can work like a regular IUD if it ever got the chance, but that's unlikely. I am on my 4th year with this one. They have to be replaced every 5 years. The most noticeable side effect is that I don't get a period. Maybe once every four months I have some spotting, but I haven't bought a box of feminine products in years. I love it!!! Warmest regards...K. L

I personally have had the best luck with the Depo shot. Once every 3 months and forget about it. After a few shots, I stopped having my period completely. Swim whenever you want, do whatever, whenever!!! They do want you to go off it for a while every few years because of the possibility of osteoperosis when you're older. I tried going back on the pill for a while and was miserable. I love no PMS!

I have the IUD and it works lovely. I don't even feel it!

I felt great on the pill for ten years before my daughter. Restarted after a year of being off and samething... miserable! I tried Yasmin too and it was the worst. I am now on Apri and feel more normal than I had in awhile. At first it made me a little nervous feeling (a side affect read the box!!!) but now it's pretty good. Hope this helps!!!