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Birth Control (Contraception)

Are you looking for information on birth control methods, or are you wondering which contraception is right for you? Talk about pros and cons (benefits and disadvantages) of cervical caps, condoms, diaphragms, implants, Intrauterine Systems (IUS), Intrauterine Devices (IUD), oral contraceptives, spermicides and tubal ligation (Vasectomy), or any other pregnancy-prevention method.

Diane 35

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I was on Diane 35 for 7 years, and really helped with my acne, but over time I did developed a lot of sleeping problems. I just find now that this pill is really hard to come off of and that there are lots of side effects that last a long time. I would like to know what are others experiences.

by User avatar colline781

vomiting while on pill

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hi there, for the past week every morning I get up with bloated stomach. but when I drinK hot chocolate milk I throw up.But if I drink any thing without milk I do not throw up. I'd really like to know why. Take into consideration that i'm on the pill and I took a pregnancy test the two days before...

by User avatar Deslyn5170

IUD and tanning beds

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I’ve placed IUD (intrauterine device) inside my vagina recently. I like go on swimming and I have tanning bed at home which I use very often. I am in a good shape because of swimming and I am very pale so I think that I look much better with brown complexion. However, this IUD worries me now. I...

by User avatar Guest

maybe missing period, question about birth control?

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sorry to be long winded, but i'd love some good advice. Are there times when you just miss a period? I had acne and minor cramping at the time my pd was due, but my period never came (it shold have come b/w the 8th and 11th)... its 8-11 days late. I HIGHLY doubt i am preg. b/c we ALWAYS ALWAYS...

by User avatar curiouslywaiting4570

Getting off the pill

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I've recently had to switch jobs and since I have to wait for health insurance, I stopped taking the pill (ortho-lo) about two weeks ago. For the last 3 days I have had a constant feeling of hunger. It's almost an ache in the pit of my stomach. I will feel full after eating but only for about 2...

by User avatar valleygirl4318

Problems with stopping birth control and start of ovulation!

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Hello. I'm 30 year old female and I'm having some problems I would like to share with you. I don’t know where to stop. I'm married for five years and I still don’t have any kids. My husband and I thought it was temporary problem and that’s all but we were wrong. Do you know what is the cause...

by User avatar Guest

dianette hand pain

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I have been on dianette for 6 months now. AT first I had no side effects that my friends were talking about like gaining weight. But now, 6 months after regular use I am experiencing sudden pain in my hands. It would come in waves. You know, come and go! I am suspecting dianette! Is there anybody...

by User avatar lather1746

what is IUD?

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I wanted to get IUD but I have heard that bleeding can come from IUD irritation. One friend of mine experienced this even after 4 years. She has cervical inflammation, and uterine bleeding secondary to hormonal fluctuation. Now I am wondering if that is normal to experience mucus because of IUD....

by User avatar Guest

yasmin weight gain

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I have been using Yasmin contraceptive pills for five months now. I worry about putting on weight, because I know that contraceptive pills contain female hormone which increase appetite. I am unhappy because of that. Will I gain weight if I continue to use Yasmin?

by User avatar Guest

alternative to tubal ligation

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My mother told me that it is possible that post-ligation and post-ablation syndrome occur. She said it happens when a patient has had a tubal ligation and undergoes to alternative endometrial ablation. I wonder if that is an alternative to tubal ligation. I cannot say I understand it well, so I...

by User avatar Guest