How does 'implannon' works?Does it have side effects?
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Its much like the Norplant system, they stopped using that due to the 5 hormone containing capsules that were inserted into your arm, were harder to get out than previously thought. This system has one capsule, stays in for 3 years, it works by inhibiting ovulation and also increases the thickness of your vaginal secretions, which makes it harder for sperm to meet with the egg. \nSide affects are like all hormonal contraceptives, headache, nausea, breast pain and mood swings,irregular menstrual cycles,acne. Effectiveness is the same as BC pills.  It would be inserted on the upper arm. takes just a few minutes and your physician would use a local anesthetic.
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The pill.Possible Side Effects\nThe birth control pill is a safe and effective method of birth control. Most young women who take the Pill have none to very few side effects. However, the side effects that some women do have while on the Pill include:\n\nirregular menstrual bleeding \nnausea, weight gain, headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness \nmood changes \nblood clots (rare in women under 35 who do not smoke) \nSome of these side effects improve over the first 3 months on the Pill. When a girl has side effects, a doctor will sometimes prescribe a different brand of the Pill.\n\nThe Pill also has some side effects that most young women are happy about. It usually makes periods much lighter, reduces cramps, and is often prescribed for women who have menstrual problems. Taking the Pill often improves acne, and some doctors prescribe it for this purpose. Birth control pills have also been found to protect against some forms of breast disease, anemia, ovarian cysts, and uterine cancer.\nDepo provera\nSide effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Depo-Provera.\n\nBy far, the most common side effect of Depo-Provera is unpredictable menstrual bleeding. In fact, most women have some change in their menstrual pattern. For example, when first taking Depo-Provera, it is common to have spotting between menstrual periods, or an increase or decrease in the amount of bleeding when menstrual periods occur. With continued use, many women stop having their menstrual periods altogether.\n\nBy 12 months (or four injections), 55 percent of women report not having periods, and by 24 months, 68 percent no longer have periods. Going without a menstrual period is not an indication that something is wrong, however.\n\n\nMore common side effects may include: \nAbdominal pain or discomfort, dizziness, headache, nervousness, unpredictable menstrual bleeding, weakness or fatigue, weight gain or loss \n\n\nLess common side effects may include: \nAcne, backache, bloating, breast pain, swelling, or tenderness, decreased sex drive, depression, fluid retention, hair loss, hot flashes, inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, inability to have an orgasm, joint pain, lack of hair growth, leg cramps, nausea, pain in the pelvic area, rash, vaginal discharge or irritation, vaginal inflammation \n\n\nRare side effects may include: \nAllergic reactions (sometimes severe), anemia, asthma, bleeding from the rectum or nipples, blood clots, blood clots in the lungs, blood disorders, breast cancer, breast lumps, cancer in the neck of the uterus, changes in appetite, change in breast size, chest pain, chills, convulsions, difficult or labored breathing, drowsiness, dry skin, excessive growth of hair, excessive or unusual flow of milk, excessive sweating and body odor, excessive thirst, facial paralysis, fainting, feeling of being pregnant, fever, hoarseness, increased sex drive, infections of the reproductive and urinary tracts, lack of return to fertility, overgrowth of the uterus, pain at the injection site, pain during sexual intercourse, painful menstruation, paralysis, prevention of the flow of milk, rapid heartbeat, skin discoloration, stomach and intestinal problems, swelling in the armpit, thinning of bones, tingling or ``pins and needles'', toughening or hardening of the skin, unexpected pregnancy, vaginal cysts, varicose veins, yellow eyes and skin \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
613133
use other methods of birth control DUH
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Funny....I have been on the Nuvaring for 4 weeks now and just yesterday decided to take it out and try a different contraceptive.\n\nI had the same problem.  I could feel mine also.  My Dr told me to take a tampon applicator and push the ring up with that.  I tried that and it didnt work.  I tried pushing it up as far as I could with my own finger and still didnt work.  My husband and I had sex and when we finished it came out with him!  He said he felt like the game at the carnival with the pop bottle and the rings!  LOL  sorry had to throw that in....was too funny.\n\nAnyways, I also started to get other side effects.  Such as:\n\n*piercing headaches that Advil couldnt take away\n*sudden chills\n*emotional rollercoaster (like deppression)\n*pregnancy symptoms\n*nauseau\n*low low sex drive (which is unusual for me)\n*sharp chest pains\n\nIt was really really weried, because some of these side effects came at different times and I never put two and two together until I got on the intertnet and I started to research more on the Nuvaring.\n\nI found a helpful site where other ladies who have or who are using the ring have sent in messages to a message board.  \n\nOh yeah, and it also kept feeling like a baby kicking in my lower stomach area.  I also found out that it is another side effect.  Its called "foreign body sensation".  Weried, eh?  \n\nI was bummed because I really wanted the Nuvaring to work for me.\n\nI also read that if the ring keeps falling out and you can physical feel it when you wipe than you might have a prolapsed (drooped) uterus.  And they say you may have to try a different form of b.c.\n\nWell, good luck!
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The Copper IUD works this way: copper ions change the content of tubal and endometrial fluids which impairs tubal transport and function of the sperm. \nThe Mirena (with hormones) works this way: impair tubal motility and thicken cervical mucus, making it impossible for sperm to pass through.\nBoth IUDs also work by imitating a foreign body in the uterus making the lining unfavorable to implantation.
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I'd definitely recommend it.  I haven't had any trouble with side effects, and I don't feel it at all as I'm going about my normal daily activities.  I sometimes notice it during sex, but it certainly doesn't diminish the pleasure.  It hasn't been a problem for me to insert, because there's no need for exact placement.  It can be a litle tricky to get a grip for removal, but it never takes more than a minute.
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Birth control pills are fine, but in our experience they can lend to severe mood swings.\n\nBecause we believe we should not conceive any more children (but may adopt), I had a vasectomy (or male sterilization).  I was uncomfortable for about a week and then back to normal.  The urologist told us that it takes about 20 ejaculations to clear live sperm out of the man's system, so we still used protection until then.  To make sure, go to a urologist to have yourself tested before not using any form of birth control.\n\nCheck out the article below for more info.
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I'd definitely recommend it. I haven't had any trouble with side effects, and I don't feel it at all as I'm going about my normal daily activities. I sometimes notice it during sex, but it certainly doesn't diminish the pleasure.  At first, I was nervous that it was going to pop out, but it stays put until I remove it.
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provera is a long-acting hormone injection, the only method of birth control by injection, that you can recive by a doctor, which will stop ovulation for three months.  the shot itself will thin the lining of the uterus so that the egg cannot implant into the uterin lining. i really hope that helps. if you have any other questions, ask me k
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I don't take that type of bc but with every bc or medication you take there are possible side effects.. here is a list of side effects and information on the medication. \n\nNausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you miss 2 periods in a row (or 1 period if the pill has not been used properly), contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.\n\nRemember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods), problem wearing contact lenses, dark patches on the skin (melasma), unwanted facial/body hair, swelling of the ankles/feet, weight changes (gain or loss).\n\nThis medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention if you experience: sudden shortness of breath, chest/jaw/left arm pain, confusion, coughing up blood, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs, headaches that are different from those you may have experienced in the past (e.g., headaches with other symptoms such as vision changes/lack of coordination, existing migraines becoming worse, sudden/very severe headaches), slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems/changes.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: lumps in the breast, severe stomach/abdominal/pelvic pain, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, suicidal thoughts, persistent trouble sleeping), unusual tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin.\n\nA very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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I used it and I loved it! It was so easy to use and I had none of the usual period side effects. No breast tenderness, no cramps, no back ache etc. I also had much shorter and lighter periods. My only complaint, and I guess this could be said for all birth control since it regulates your hormone levels, is that my sex drive was pretty much destroyed. My friend uses it also and has the same complaint. Good luck!
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I had the heavy bleeding while on the depo shot, which I was not supposed to get. Apparently the nuva-ring just isn't agreeing with you. Different forms of birth control work better on different people.
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depo provera, what i would NOT recommend it. I had all sorts of problems like weight gain, mood swings and it was not good. They offer a pill that slows it considerably. But that is about it.
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That is a question I don't think I've EVER heard of!!!  I understand it, though.  Depo shots suck...have you tried the Norplants?  They aren't any better in that they tend to "drift" (as the manufacturer calls it) all over your dag-nabbed body!!\n\nI can't say I know of a birth control that will help you gain weight, but I know a website from a VERY reputable naturopath that might help.  Its www. healthyhealing.com  She tends to sell some folks' products from that site, but they're all very reputable herb and supplement manufacturers.  I've used her books as a Mom's guide to everything for years - and never done anything that my MD's disagreed with.  \n\nCheck out her weight gain tips - if there aren't many on the site, email me (cranor02@msn.com) and I'll send you all the info from her book!!\n\nAll my best to you!!
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Don't count on it as a method of birth control
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PLEASE do not use this form of birth control!  It is very dangerous and being taken off the market.  Everyone I know who has used it has gained between 30 and 60 pounds.\n\nThe pros are that it's easy - you only have to get it done once every 3 months.  The cons are too numerous to list.  There are so many options out there.  Please look at the others!
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Yes it works and it cost some cash. Side effect you rarely get them but it consist of nausea, headaches ,cramps and fatigue. I didn't get any side effects but the pill cost me 60.00 dollars.