Contraceptive

[Cheyenne]

Low dose bcp for me. No problems at all.

I considered Depo shots a couple years ago but read up on them and found too many women with horror stories to tell about side effects. And once you have the shot, you can't undo it- it lasts for 3 months. So do the side effects.

 

[LustyWench]

Condoms, much to my husbands horror.

 

[The_old_man]

Sniped in 1963, wife had hysto in 1968.

As has been mentiond, follow instructions and no problems.

 

[Quint]

I'm in the pill and have never had the dreaded side effects. Although in a couple of posts I saw that migraines are connected with the pill? That worries me some; I started the pill my junior year of high school, and starting my senior year I had migraines once a month or so. It's gotten better since I left that godforsaken place and went to college, but I still suffer occasional migraines. I never heard that headaches THAT severe were associated with the pill. Hmmm. Not enough to make me get off it!

We started on condoms, but those were abominable, as everyone here thinks. We still do interruptus because I'm not trusting my future to 99%. I can't wait til we're trying for a baby!

On a semi-related note, how important is it to wear a condom while having anal sex? He's my life partner, so I know he's clean...but how clean do I have to be for him to be safe? Ugh... NOT really looking for an enema.

 

[Honeygirl]

IUD - all the way baby!

However - getting it inserted was a bitch - totally. What a performance - and the pain - oh the pain!!! Thank God it happens only once every five years. The first couple of months were horrible - terrible periods and clotting...but now - fine and dandy. I was on the pill before that - but stopped due to the stroke risks etc...I'm much happier with my wee coil!

 

[jonmelvin]

IUD - all the way baby!

However - getting it inserted was a bitch - totally. What a performance - and the pain - oh the pain!!! Thank God it happens only once every five years. The first couple of months were horrible - terrible periods and clotting...but now - fine and dandy. I was on the pill before that - but stopped due to the stroke risks etc...I'm much happier with my wee coil!

Insertion of the IUD is a lot less uncomfortable if you are on your period at the time . . . the cervix is a little more open at that time.

To get rid of most of the pain at insertion take 800mg of Ibuprofen about an hour prior . . most of the discomfort is cramps and the ibuprofen will control them effectively.

There also is a 10yr IUD . . (Paraguard). . . cuts down on the revisits.

In a patient under 35 there is no detectable risk of stroke on the pill unless there is underlying problems like hypertension . . . over 35 the risk is only in smokers . . .

 

[goddess]

I got fixed when I was 27 and it was the best thing I ever did. the sex was whenever, no stings to feel for, no mood swings from the pill, no worry from interuptus, no mess, no fuss. I would suggest it to anyone after they have had the children they want.

 

[Honeygirl]

Originally posted by johmelvin Quote: Insertion of the IUD is a lot less uncomfortable if you are on your period at the time . . . the cervix is a little more open at that time.

To get rid of most of the pain at insertion take 800mg of Ibuprofen about an hour prior . . most of the discomfort is cramps and the ibuprofen will control them effectively.

There also is a 10yr IUD . . (Paraguard). . . cuts down on the revisits.

In a patient under 35 there is no detectable risk of stroke on the pill unless there is underlying problems like hypertension . . . over 35 the risk is only in smokers . . .
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I was on the final day of my period when I had the IUD inserted...and it still hurt like a bastard. They had to dilate my cervix for one thing - and to be honest, I wasn't prepared for the pain or the aftershock...Although the Doctor did say that not having experienced pregnancy would increase the discomfort factor. So - you live and learn! Good tip about the Ibuprofen though johmelvin - much appreciated!

As for the pill - family history was a factor, and while the chances might have been slim - I'd rather have not taken that risk.

 

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[Wiggles]

Condoms, cheap and easy.

 

[hornylady]

We tried condoms but we both hate them! not looking forward ot three months of condon using when I come off the pill. My doctor says you should give it that long before you try for a baby.

I've had 3 children, and with the first 2, I got pregnant the month after stopping the pill. My GP tpld me that the modern pill is out of your system as soon as you stop taking it, so you don't need to wait before conceiving.

My husband had the snip in January - we're currently waiting for the allclear, and then the fun will begin, as others have said

 

[arcticfox]

I've never been on the pill, just because of a hunch that I shouldn't mess with my reproductive system when it ain't broken, but I have to say my contraceptive methods do leave a bit to be desired (though I've never got pregnant). I used to use condoms as a matter of course, but with my last two longterm partners we kind of migrated to coitus interruptus...and it's difficult to go back to condoms though I do use them with new partners... But i've heard that this method is not supposed to be all that good 'energy' wise (not to mention the risk of stray sperm preempting the big event!)...what are men's feelings about this?

Also, any hints from the guys out there as to how to make using a condom more appealing? What are the hangups involved and can I minimise them?

Arcticfox

 

[MasterTheMind]

Stay away from Depo

My girlfriend was on depo for almost a year before she finally stopped taking the shot.

It really played havoc with her system: she gained a fair bit of weight(which was the least important side-effect), she got depressed easily, tired all the time, she had a lower immune system, and she also had bad mood swings.

Save yourself the turmoil. Get off the shot and go to something else. It's never safe to play with that strong of hormones!

 

[bad kitty]

Well, i stopped taking the pill for many reasons. First off it made me very depressed and i didn't wanna be touched at all. Secondly becuase i learned that even the pill (all hoprmonal BC) are secondary aboritifcants. Meaning they don't always prevent fertilization but will abort a fertilized egg by not allowing it to attach to the uterine wall. That was something to me tyhat i could not live with. i use natural family planning now, all you have to do is check your cervix daily and you will know exactly when you are fertile or not.

 

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[DevilBoy79]

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Originally posted by arcticfox


Also, any hints from the guys out there as to how to make using a condom more appealing? What are the hangups involved and can I minimise them?

Arcticfox

my girl and i are all for condoms, its no big thing for us, to grab one and for me to put it on before we do anything, as for hints on to make it more appealing, ask around

 

[amiss]

I started using the pill when I started having sex. Beyond a little weight gain, it's worked perfectly fine. Since I've become a "born again virgin" I've stayed on the pill. It keeps me regular. And jumping on and off isn't so good for the body. Of course, any time I've had sex since that initial partner, even though I was on the pill, I've insisted on using a condom as well. But at this point in time, condoms are not necessary (since I'm not doing that), so it's just the pill.

 

[Champagne_GA]

I had my tubes tied 10 years ago. I thought this was the most awesome decision I ever made, even though I had to deal with a monthly cycle with no plans for more children in the future.

Then 2 years ago I had an unexpected hysterectomy at 33. Putting the fears aside that I experienced before hand, it has been the best thing that has ever happened to me! My husband and I both feel as though we have a new lease on life.

We are both active eeeeekkkkk I hate this word ...wishpering (swingers) so about 6 months after I had my hysterectomy he had a vasectomy. It went well also and he says that he feels free of the worries of getting someone else pregnant and can really let go and enjoy himself. Talk about not wanting to take any chances!!!!!

Of course even after all of this we are very selective and the use of condoms is never completely out of the equation.

So is that enough birth control or what?