Hi Ladies. I am finally going on birth control. It has been 2 months since my surgery. I could of started sooner, but was afraid they would make me nauseous or make me want to puke. I WANT MY SEX LIFE BACK! I hate condoms wont do them (I am married in a committed relationship). I have heard about the diaphragm, not sure what to think on that. I had always done the rhythm method in the past, but with the weight coming off, my fertility is probably going up. So my question to you ladies is WHAT BRAND of Birth control pills do you all use out there? Any brands you have tried that you seem to experience little to no side effects? Any other RELIABLE forms of birth control (besides abstinence) that don't rely on hormones?

I would really like to hear from you all out there. My doctor gave me the ortho-tricyclen LO. Anyone on that brand?? How do you guys like it? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Happy Holidays to everyone!! :clap2: I out!

oops just reread mine - is Apri not April.

Jen, the headaches could be a result of the pill because even on the placebos you still have it in your system. Trycyclen pills did that to me. Plus it made me CRAZY.

Thanks, my doctor wants to see me to see if thats the reason or something else ... The only reason i'm on them in the first place is because of my irregular periods :cry so maybe stop using them:phanvan

I use the nuva ring its pretty cool espescially if ur not good at remembering to take pill like me lol. its pretty low dose so there arent any side affects.

I've been on ortho tri cyclen lo for almost 4 years and I have experienced no problems. I wish I could get my husband to get a vacectomy but we are planning on having children at some point so until then I will have to continue with the ortho.

<p>Try the NUVS ring I've been on it for about 3 years. You insert it for 3 weeks and out for one. No pills to take. YEAH!!!</p>

It's NUVA ring sorry typo

I have been on depo on and off since I was 17. I LOVE it -- no periods (yipee!!).

I have also been on several pills, but they make me feel sick, but if I take them before bed it usually isn't that bad (since its hard to be nauseated (sp?) in your sleep) but I forget to take them so it's not the best choice for me.

I also have tried nuvo ring. I really like it, except sometime the guy can feel it when you have sex.

I was on depo for about 7 years and loved it! I hate periods! I am on seasonale now, it was good until I had surgery. I have been spotting pretty much ever since. I go to the dr on Tuesday, I was going to ask about Mirena. Anything to make it stop!

I was also on depo for about 7 years, but weight gain is a big side effect with it, so I decided to switch after being banded. I'm on Yasmin now and haven't had any side effects.

I am on a pill called Desogen (I am not sure if that is the generic name or what). I have been on it forever and just recently, my Dr. asked if I wanted to have fewer periods - uhm, yeah, so she has me on it "continuously for 3 months at a time. So I skip the white pills the last week and only have periods 4 times a year. From what she was telling me, I believe all bc pills can now be used to this - just a tip for those that want it less and less.

When I was on the tricyclen BC I used to skip my placebos and go right to the next month so I wouldn't have a period. I'd do it on occasions such as my wedding or a vacation, etc. Let me tell you though, It made me super CRAZY. I have found out now that the progesterine BC is what makes me crazy so I have to take the estrogen BC. I am currently doing good on the Ortho Novum, but my PMS hits like an anvil. I get the pms migraines, lower back pain, cramps, etc. My doc is changing me to a lower dose estrogen based BC to see if it helps any. I will let ya'll know.