What is the best birth control pill through experience? Which one has less side effects?
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Yasmin. It has a WAY lower dose of the male hormones.
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It really depends on your preference.  Although they are both extremely effective, they do have their own pros and cons.\n\nDepo shot is good for those people that can't remember to take a pill everyday.  You just go in and have a shot every three months.  Most people experience very light or no periods.  However, some people tend to gain weight, have headaches, mood swings, and irritability.  The problem is, you can't really do anything about it because the injection lasts all three months versus a pill that you can just discontinue.\n\n"The Pill" is another birth control alternative that can cause side effects like the Depo but once again, you can stop taking it.  You do have to remember to take it everyday and some people complain of stomach aches.  This can usually be remedied by eating a small snack with the pill of just before you go to bed so you sleep through it.  \n\nThere are also other alternatives out there such as the patch, the OrthoEvra ring which is a hormone ring that you insert once a week and it directs the hormones right to your female organs.  There is also the IUD (intrauterine device) which you can get hormonal or copper based.  This is inserted and can last up to seven years.  The only problem is most Doctors require that you have had a child first to insure adequate space.
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For me its XENICAL. It has no side effect and really effective.
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I've been on the pill for 5 years... my gyno said there aren't negative long term effects.  Beats wanting to die from horrible cramps.
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I used to work in the lab of a biologist who did work in the rainforest somewhere down south.  She had a plant that the locals used for birth control.  They could eat part of this plant and it would act as permanent birth control until they ate another plant, which completely reversed it.  True story.\n\nReally, though, without that thing, I would say abstinence is the best way.
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I'm not sure which is better...everyone is different.  My sister takes Ortho-tricyclen lo and I am taking Estrostep.  I just started taking them (Estrostep) three months ago and they seem to work pretty good so far.  They have done wonders for me.  Everything is WAY better than it was, including the killer cramps that i would have.   It will take about three months or so before you will really know if they are working for you or not.  \nMy sister takes the other and when she first started taking them they seemed to work fine, now they are not working as well.  I don't know if she is taking them like she is supposed to or not, but she claims that she is taking them like she is supposed to.  \nLike i said everyone is different and the ones that you both are prescribed might work great for the two of you.  Then again they might work for one and not the other.  The only thing that you can do is try them out and you might like them (they will work) or you might not like them (they won't work). \n\nJust give them a try and see if they are right for you!  You can always try the other if they don't work.  I hope this helps...at least a little!  \nGood Luck!! :)
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moods is the best contraceptive available in market works without reducing pleasure & longer climax time as well its the personnel experience n other close group frds
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I have tried the Nuva ring. I was on it for over a year. It was better for me because I put it in and it was nice to know that I wouldn't have to worry about it for 3 weeks til I took it out to have my period.I loved it. It's easy to put in. It never came out. Never!!! not even during sex or sitting on the toilet or anything. It even shortened my periods from 5days to about 3days. It is low level hormones. I would go back on it in a heartbeat but I changed jobs and my new insurance doesn't cover it and at like $40 a pop I decided to go back to the pill which my insurance does cover.
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I take Marvelon. I was using another brand before but, switched. I've been on 'the pill' for over a year. I have not become pregnant and I do use it as my only form of birth control unless I've been on antibiotics. \n\nIf you are worried about the effectiveness of the pill, talk to your girlfriend, research and use condoms if you are still worried. There's nothing wrong with that. Good luck!
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i haven't heard of portia specifically but you really need to ask your gyno about it.  if you really do want to use a pill you should just stick to the more known brands like Ortho-Cyclen and such.  the patch is no longer available, it was recalled.
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I use it and like it.  It has less side effects, and doesn't make you moody like other bc pills.  I would give it 2 thumbs up, and I have used it for years despite the expense, it is worth it.
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I am not an expert about the pill, so I researched this for you, after you read it, you will have a much better understanding...\n\n \n\nWhat are Birth Control Pills? \nThe Pill is the most popular type of birth control. There are many different brands of The Pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. One pill is taken every day. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The Pill stops ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The Pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization. The last 7 pills of a 28-day pack have no hormones and are called spacer pills. The Pill is 92-99.7% effective as birth control. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS.\n\nUse \nWhen started within 6 days of the start of a period or within 6 days after an abortion, The Pill is effective immediately. If the Pill is started at other times, it will be effective after one month. To lower the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, condoms can be used while taking The Pill. \nStarting The Pill:\nThere are several ways to begin taking The Pill. One common way is to start on the first day of your period or the first day after an abortion. Some women prefer to start on the first Sunday after they begin their period or the first Sunday after an abortion. \nContinuing:\nTake one pill every day until you finish an entire pack. Try to link taking The Pill with a regular activity that you do at the same time every day, like eating a meal or brushing your teeth. If you have a 28-day pack, start a new pack immediately after you finish the old one. If you have a 21-day pack, take one pill every day for 21 days, no pills for 7 days, then start the new pack immediately. \nCautions \nSome women may not be able to take The Pill because of the risk of serious health problems. Women who are over 35 and smoke or who have any of the following conditions should not take The Pill: \n·History of heart attack or stroke\n·Blood clots\n·Unexplained vaginal bleeding\n·Known or suspected cancer\n·Known or suspected pregnancy\n·Liver disease \nWomen who are under 35 and smoke, have migraines, gallbladder disease, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, sickle cell disease, elective surgery, a history of blood clots, liver or heart disease may not be able to take The Pill. Your clinician or doctor can decide. \nWomen who use The Pill have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The effects of The Pill on breast cancer are still unknown. The Pill lowers a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease. \nAs the body adjusts to hormonal changes created by The Pill, women often experience some minor side effects, including:\n·Irregular bleeding or spotting\n·Nausea\n·Breast tenderness\n·Weight gain and/or water retention\n·Spotty darkening of the skin\n·Mood changes\nSide effects usually disappear after 2-3 cycles. If your side effects are bothersome after 2-3 cycles or if heavy bleeding occurs, continue taking your pills and call the clinic for an appointment to talk about your prescription. \nDrug Interactions \nThe effectiveness of the Pill is lowered when taken with certain medications, including antibiotics, anti-seizure, tuberculosis, and migraine medications. If you are taking any medications, tell your clinician. When taking medications that may interfere with BC, consider adding a backup method of birth control, like condoms and spermicide. As with all drugs, it is useful to inform all your medical providers if you are using hormonal birth control. \nWomen who experience any of the following symptoms while taking The Pill should call the clinic immediately: \n·Abdominal pains (severe) \n·Chest pain or shortness of breath \n·Headaches (severe) \n·Eye problems, such as blurred vision \n·Severe leg or arm pain or numbness
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Even a low dose of the pill makes my hormone levels weird. The last time I was on the pill my husband told me not to worry about taking it because nothing was going to happen to where I might get pregnant. Look into NFP.
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I was on this pill for 1 year.  I had problems the 1st 3 months with spotting, & almost switched when it stopped. I had horrible mood swings & gained weight(it came off with exercise though) The mood swings were the worst though. Then in March I started bleeding again so I got switchd to Ortho Novum which is awesome (except for a few headaches). The thing is, every woman is different so pills affect everyone differently. You just have to try them until you find the right one.  And you are going to have some symptoms with any kind of pill.  There is a good website called www.askapatient.com that you can enter in any drug & read reviews from people that have taken it.
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Contraceptive pills are nothing but the hormonal pills, they alter the hormonal level in your body and altering the ovulation cycle. Balanced level of hormones are very essential for optimum body functioning. Pills can cause nausea, vomiting, altered mood, dry mouth, constipation, lethargy, dry vaginaitis, altered heart rate and blood pressure. But these side effects does not occur in all females, and become more prominent in in long term uses. consult your gynec before using.\n\nother methods like inserting a copper T  or some other device can cause infections or abnormal bleeding, if not used properly. \n\nLatex condoms can cause allergic reactions and there are always chances of tearing or slipping of the condom. But 90 % it is safe to use. The only thing is that you have to use it properly and it should be a good one.\n\nVasectomy and tubectomy are the most safest way to prevent pregnancy, if in future you does not have any plans to have babies. Now a days reversal types of surgeries are also available.
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Actually its about 95% realiable provided u dont miss a pill (which means for more than 12hrs). Abstinence is of course the most reliable...not the most fun but yes most reliable :P. Intra uterine devices are good too but comes with side effects like increase vaginal thrush and increase chance of pelvic inflammatory disease. Condom with additional spermicide is a pretty good choice too. U may also wanna check out Evra patches...u patch it on and u only need to replace it once a week.
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There are several side effects to all oral contraceptives, but it is unlikely one person would experience all of them.  It is nice to know what they are, though, in order to compare anything you might be feeling after starting the pill with the list.  Here is a general list for you:\n1)irregular vaginal bleeding (usually spotting in between periods)\n2)fluid retention\n3)melasma (spotty darkening of the skin, usually the face)\n4)change in appetite\n5)headache, nervousness, depression\n6)dizziness\n7)cramping\n\nIf any of these symptoms occur and do not go away or if you're concerned about anything at all, please call your doctor or pharmacist.\nHope this helps!