birth control

[Educatingblue]

I have the Mirena IUD and I love it. I will admit it was quite painful having it inserted and a lot of money. The good thing is it lasts for 5 years and most people have no period or occassional spotting. Luvin' it!

[PinkRose1098]

Originally Posted by Educatingblue

I have the Mirena IUD and I love it. I will admit it was quite painful having it inserted and a lot of money. The good thing is it lasts for 5 years and most people have no period or occassional spotting. Luvin' it!

I tried that but my body didn't like it and, how is the nice way to say this?, rejected it. So sad because I was looking forward to no AF for a while.

[Educatingblue]

Originally Posted by PinkRose1098

I tried that but my body didn't like it and, how is the nice way to say this?, rejected it. So sad because I was looking forward to no AF for a while.

Yeah my Dr. said that was a possible risk especially for women who have not yet had children. I have had mine for almost 2 years now, so hopefully it is well anchored in place.

Just be glad you realized your body rejected it early on rather than 9 mos later

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by Educatingblue

Yeah my Dr. said that was a possible risk especially for women who have not yet had children. I have had mine for almost 2 years now, so hopefully it is well anchored in place.

Just be glad you realized your body rejected it early on rather than 9 mos later

So doctors will at least try it if you haven't had a kid yet, I hope? I am getting so frustrated with having no good BC options!! (Pills don't work for me.)

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

So doctors will at least try it if you haven't had a kid yet, I hope? I am getting so frustrated with having no good BC options!! (Pills don't work for me.)

All the literature I've read on it says it's only for women in committed relationships (due to an increased risk of STDs) who have already had at least one child.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

All the literature I've read on it says it's only for women in committed relationships (due to an increased risk of STDs) who have already had at least one child.

Arrrrgh. But the whole point is that I am trying to AVOID having a child. How obnoxious. I am going to have to call and pester every doctor in a fifty mile radius.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Arrrrgh. But the whole point is that I am trying to AVOID having a child. How obnoxious. I am going to have to call and pester every doctor in a fifty mile radius.

Well, if it doesn't physically work, than it doesn't do you any good.
It's designed for people who want to space their kids out.

[Educatingblue]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

All the literature I've read on it says it's only for women in committed relationships (due to an increased risk of STDs) who have already had at least one child.

My Dr. said that is a common misconception about IUDs. It is for women in committed relationships (preferably married), but I have heard of single women getting them after STD and other testing.

Also, you can have one if you have never been pregnant. I am married with no children and have one. The reason they say this is insertion can be very painful. Check out their website...they have some pretty good info on there www.mirena.com

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Educatingblue

in committed relationships (preferably married)

I just had a "Dinosaurs" flashback...the episode where Robbie is learning about "The Mating Dance".

Seriously, though, the "commited relationship" thing is because it's easier to contract an STD with the IUD in. The woman would not need to be tested for STDs before getting it inserted, because the STD she already has wouldn't affect the IUD.

Single, non-committed women are at high risk for STDs with the IUD, and it wouldn't make sense for them to get one, unless they were planning on having every sexual partner they have getting tested prior to sex.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by ugablonde

if i gain weight i'll be so pissed!

If you end up pregnant, you're going to gain more weight than the pills would EVER cause you to gain.

Oh, and TMI about your boyfriend and you being fiends.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

If you end up pregnant, you're going to gain more weight than the pills would EVER cause you to gain.

So true. My personal opinion is that any girl who is having sex (with her bf, randoms, whomever) needs to be on the pill or protecting herself in some way.

I've heard so many excuses from girls my age who aren't on the pill because "they don't want to get fat/it gives them headaches/etc." I think to myself, a baby is going to cause you more headaches than the entire pack of pills combined.

[AlethiaSi]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

So true. My personal opinion is that any girl who is having sex (with her bf, randoms, whomever) needs to be on the pill or protecting herself in some way.

I've heard so many excuses from girls my age who aren't on the pill because "they don't want to get fat/it gives them headaches/etc." I think to myself, a baby is going to cause you more headaches than the entire pack of pills combined.

I totally agree! I was off the patch for 6 months then went on the ring, and those 6 months were so scary, even using condoms, i had a complication and didn't get my period for 3 months, and i was absolutely terrified. it turned out that it was b/c of the patch, but I immediately went on the ring, and will definately always be on BC.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by lilsunshine214

I've heard the opposite from a lot of girls on my age. It's usually, "You use condoms?! Aren't you on the pill?! It feel so great without!" I think I've actually heard more excuses why girls my age don't use condoms than birth control.

You know what feels great? Knowing that I am doing everything in my power to keep my current lifestyle without worrying about a baby!

Not to mention STDs, AIDS?