Birth control

[fuzzywhitebunny 15]

What did you use for birth control while you were waiting to get pregnant?

[freshair 135]

I use the patch plus condoms. Only 3 months post opp not trying to get pregnant right now.

Edited March 10, 2015 by freshair

[AmyFromCincy 56]

Had a mirena iud put in back in october. Easy peasey.

[motherof5 364]

I am currently using the mini pill. I started using it at 4 months post op. Now I am 8 months post op.

[motherof5 364]

I am currently using the mini pill. I started using it at 4 months post op. Now I am 8 months post op.

[agalindo17 331]

I use the Mirena is only been 2yrs and have 3 yrs left to take it out and is been good so far fingers crossed ????

Edited April 7, 2015 by agalindo17

[stephh 634]

I use NuvaRing. I love not having to take a pill everyday!

[txfirefly979 21]

we're using FAM (fertility awareness method, similar to NFP) with condoms on the 7 or so "fertile" days. BC pills/patches/hormones make my anxiety sky rocket (and also religious reasons). (~1mo PostOp)

even if you have zero interest in FAM/NFP, reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by nurse practioner Toni Weschler is a GREAT read! (look at the reviews on Amazon) Its been around since 1995 but still VERY useful. even has chapters for those of us with PCOS, annovulatory cycles, etc.

[Banana14 12]

I used mirena. Easy and nothing to think about. Had mine for 5 years.

[AngieBabie31415 0]

Para guard iud hormone free and good for 5 years

[freshair 135]

So i guess I'll give you guys an update. Been on the evra patch for almost 3 months and the first month it was great. On me week off i didn't get my period but got it the day before putting on my new patch. Which i still put on as per doctors orders and i jave not stopped bleeding since with patch no patch whatever. I'm really lost because between losing so much blood and low energy from the malabsorbtion of Vitamins i cant even breathe probably. Doctors are just saying this sometimes happens, but i thought all my period issues would get better as the weight came off. I'm 4 months post opp 80lbs down since surgery but yet this pcos stuff just wouldn't give in. Really down right now

[olgirl06 33]

I'm on the pills and my doc recommended that I switch to either the iud or the implant but was really leaning towards the iud. My aunt had the iud and hers ended up going through her cervix and then I read on Facebook that another woman had the iud and hers ended up in her uterus. She's going to have to have surgery to have it removed and if they can't get it out without any complications she may have to have a hysterectomy and she's only 28! I need help on deciding which birth control to switch to. Don't want the depo b/c of the slow weight loss & the iud is definitely not an option.

[dhrguru 1,238]

I'm on the pills and my doc recommended that I switch to either the iud or the implant but was really leaning towards the iud. My aunt had the iud and hers ended up going through her cervix and then I read on Facebook that another woman had the iud and hers ended up in her uterus. She's going to have to have surgery to have it removed and if they can't get it out without any complications she may have to have a hysterectomy and she's only 28! I need help on deciding which birth control to switch to. Don't want the depo b/c of the slow weight loss & the iud is definitely not an option.

Just like with WLS you'll hear all sorts of birth control horror stories. Pills make some crazy, people say shots make them gain weight, etc. I'm on my third IUD and have never had a complication. I also already have two kids and don't plan to have more. Personally I would not recommend am IUD to one without kids. I'm so out of the loop with bc options since I've had an IUD so long, but take others experiences lightly... Everyone reacts differently

[shrinkingkimber 200]

I'm on the pills and my doc recommended that I switch to either the iud or the implant but was really leaning towards the iud. My aunt had the iud and hers ended up going through her cervix and then I read on Facebook that another woman had the iud and hers ended up in her uterus. She's going to have to have surgery to have it removed and if they can't get it out without any complications she may have to have a hysterectomy and she's only 28! I need help on deciding which birth control to switch to. Don't want the depo b/c of the slow weight loss & the iud is definitely not an option.

Do you mean the IUD embedded in the uterus? Because it's supposed to be in the uterus. I have a mirena and love it. No issues at all.

[ProudMomof2 51]

I'm on the deposit shot and have been now for about 3 years. It's not recommended for long-term use due to the fact that it causes you to lose done density hence why they advise you take a Calcium and Vitamin D supplement while on the shot. One of the side effects is increased appetite which is why a lot of women on the shot gain weight. I haven't had any problems and I enjoy only having a cycle every 3 months but to each it's own.