Anyone have a good second form of protection to use with the birth control pill?
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They all have different side effects....I tried the IUD.....it was effective....but I could feel it when I was having sex.......The depo shot is also very effective and lasts a while after your last shot, its only every 3 months you get the shot (4 times a year)... her period wouldn't come as often or at all (more time to play :-} )but in a lo of people I know who have had it including myself, it either makes you put on or lose a lot of weight.
726271
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.
634381
There is no home remedy. If you're scared of the condom tearing, use two, also there's a medical foam you can use together with condoms if you're so afraid of the condom tearing.
1090612
here's the deal with the pill. you technically have about a three day window to take it before the hormones leave your system, but this is a VERY wide window. you should be taking it within the same hour every day, but if it like you say was only a three hour window, you will be fine. if you are still worried, use a condom and go back to taking your pill AT THE ORIGINAL TIME you were taking it before the slip up:) and call your gyno or local planned parenthood if you need to ask stuff like this, they're awesome at answering every kind of question;)
217535
This shouldn't be a problem... although you may need to take a 2 week break before starting the new pill. My advice check with your doctor!
1149680
unfortunetly i totally disagre on birth control all together i was avid on using it for years and when i was 24 i had a stroke from birth control it a very abnormal thing to do to your body so if you must use something try a diaphram and a condom for extra protestion if that doesnt work for you or just not comfortable talk to your doctor about a very very very low dose pill you can take all in all just dont use the stuff its not safe for anyone
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I'm going to second the condom advice.  You can also use natural family planning but you have to be exact and have a partner who is willing to follow your lead.  You can get great information on Natural Family Planning from your library, a Midwife, and on the internet.\n\nCondoms have come so far.  My husband doesn't usually have issues with decreased sensitivity as the thought of a new baby waking us up every two hours takes care of that concern.
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I've had one for 5 months now.  I'm 26, have one child and no plans to have any more.  I was looking for an alternative to birth control pills.  Initially I was looking into the Essure insert but it was too permanent, I wanted the ability to change my mind if I wanted another kiddo.\n\nGetting the IUD inserted was uncomfortable.  The next few days were torture.  I was afraid I'd rip something if I farted.  My periods were pretty normal but the last two have been bothersome (light but neverending).  Overall I'm pleased with this method.
999095
You don't need to give your body a break, but you might want to thing about whether you want to switch to a safer form of birth control, especially as you get older and the risks of the Pill increase.  Otherwise, just continue.
480357
I am having the same exact problem, and am looking into Ortho Tricyclen-Lo, and other low hormone alternatives.  Because I was prescribed birth control specifically to regulate my periods, I don't really have the option of getting off it.\n\nIf you decide to get off of it altogether, VCF (Vaginal Contraceptive Film), is not messy and is effective in preventing pregnancy.  I highly recommend it.
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An alternate birth control method that does not use hormones is called the ParaGard IUD.  Instead of hormones, ParaGard contains copper, which kills sperm.  It  provides protection for 10 years.  ParaGard may lower your risk of developing, endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers, though experts aren't sure why.  Also, ParaGard may be used if you're breast feeding or if you can't tolerate side effects from hormonal methods.  The cost is $362.50 plus about $150 for insertion; covered by most insurance.  If you're paying cash, that works out to $51.25 a year.
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Definitely the pill...Orthocycline. Its also great for regulating your periods.\nIf its a new relationship I suggest starting w/a condom + the pill.
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types of birth control and your chances of getting pregnant\n\n-no birth control(85%)\n\n-spermicides alone(26%) spermicide usualy looks like a small pill, but its a substance that when put into your vagina will melt and become effective\n\n-periodic abstinance(25%) this is when you count the days between your periods and find out which ones youre not fertil on\n\n-withdrawl(19%) this is when the man pulls out right before he goes\n\n-cervical cap w/ spermicide(20-40%) this is a small rubber thing that looks like a cap that you fill with spermicide and place into your vagina\n\n-vaginal sponge(20-40%) this is a sponge you place into your vagina that is supposed to catch the sperm once it has entered\n\n-diphragm w/ spermicide(20%) much like the cap\n\n-condom alone (male)(14%) the rubber condom a man wears\n\n-condom alone (female)(21%) this condom goes into a girl rather than onto a guy\n\n-oral contaceptives(5%) this is the pill, you will usually take one a day, or with some new ones, one a week\n\n-IUD(less than 1-2%) this is something your gyno will have to place inside of you\n\n-injection(less than 1%) a shot you give yourself, usually once every 3 months\n\n-sterallization(less than 1%) a medical procedure that makes you infertil...this is permanent\n\n-nuvaring(1-2%) this is a small vaginal ring that you place into your vagina once a month and it releases hormones the way the pill would\n\nbut, no form of birth control can prevent STD...condoms do help so ALWAYS wear one unless youve both been tested, but know that they still can be obtained if a condom is being used.  also, if you are planning on getting on birth control talk to you gynocologist and ask him/her which one is best for you!
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I would take them again but you need to be careful and use other methods of protection until you've had a week back on the pill. Another tip, what about a coil, mirena coil, it releases progesterone so you won't forget to take your pill again. Bit undignified at first but I wouldn't look back.
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It is called Loestrin I believe.  I'm thinking of switching & have tried to do some research on it.  It sounds pretty good.  Try their website: www.shortperiod.com
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Try going on the pill
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I use the product "Instead" which is used instead of tampons or pads.  I like it very much because it is comfortable, easily inserted, and I can keep it in longer during heavier times of the cycle.  Last, but not least, I can have sex with it in and remain clean.\n\nHere is additional data about it here:\n\nhttp://www.softcup.com/\n\nThe last time I went on the site, it had an option of getting free samples of it.\n\nIt IS awkward at first to get used to, even tampons take a little to get used to at first (my first use of a tampon is a horror story that no 13 year old would want to live through ever).  But keep practicing and use light pads at first just to be sure placement is good, and you will be fine.\n___________________________________________\n\nTake a look at this link.  It is inserted back and fits up under your cervix (which is like a classic donut with a hole in the middle) like a bowl.\n\nhttp://www.softcup.com/images/image_how.gif \n\nThe cup is a ring with a clear plastic (or soft clear flexible membrane)that is a flexible cup. \nSee pic here: http://www.softcup.com/images/image_home.gif