birth control - Page 26

AGDee · #1 02-02-2009, 11:46 PM

I got pregnant on a trycyclic and miscarried. Turns out I ovulate twice a month and the fluctuation of hormones in the trycyclic didn't cover me for both times effectively.

I have a co-worker who is 38 and having huge issues with fibroids and hemorrhaging and they won't do a hysterectomy on her even though she's a grandma three times over and a two time breast cancer survivor (the type that is exacerbated by hormones). She keeps begging them to just take everything since she's already had early menopause from the breast cancer chemo and drugs. She's going through a miserable time

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #2 02-03-2009, 07:55 AM

I have a friend who got pregnant on the birth control patch a couple years ago. I know they did research and found out the patch had a higher rate of unplanned pregnancy, but I'm kind of surprised they didn't revamp it and rerelease it. I used to see commercials for the patch all the time on TV and it's been a long, long time before I've seen anything like that.

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #3 02-03-2009, 12:01 PM

No kidding. A more progressive one, maybe.

Women don't talk about their OB/GYNs the same way they'll share info about a primary care physician or a pediatrician. It's kind of a shame when you think about it.

Munchkin03 · #4 02-03-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

Women don't talk about their OB/GYNs the same way they'll share info about a primary care physician or a pediatrician. It's kind of a shame when you think about it.

Most of my friends have had no problem recommending OB/GYNs to me, and I'll recommend mine in a heartbeat. I think unless a doctor does something completely egregious (see above), most women will stick with a doctor for years, especially considering you ideally see them once a year.

aephi alum · #5 02-03-2009, 02:01 PM

SydneyK, wow... just wow. She should have told you that up front, so that you wouldn't waste your time.

My parents are retired doctors, and they are vehemently pro-life. Not only would they not participate in abortions, they would not participate in permanent sterilization surgery either. (They'd probably strangle me if they knew I was using birth control. Still, I've been married for nearly ten years and haven't had a baby - they must suspect.) In their cases, it wasn't an issue, because there were plenty of doctors on staff who would do these procedures (big city hospitals).

But I feel sorry for those women who live in parts of the world where they can't get an abortion, can't get a tubal, can't even get the pill, because of religious factors - especially if those factors come from a religion they don't even follow.

SydneyK · #6 02-03-2009, 12:39 PM

When I first moved here, I saw a doctor who had been recommended by a friend. During my first appointment, I indicated that I would need to schedule an exam soon in order to refill my bc pill prescription. The doctor (a woman) said, "I don't prescribe birth control pills." I thought she would follow up with another suggestion for pregnancy prevention, but she didn't. So, after a long pause and a blank stare I said, "Oh? Why not?"

"Because God, not science, should dictate when a pregnancy should or shouldn't happen."

That was the last time I ever saw that doctor. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a professional lets his/her own religious beliefs interfere with performing the services they are paid to perform.

Ever since then, I have been extremely open when someone asks for suggestions regarding area doctors. She was nice, and she was probably very good at what she does, but I draw the line at her holding ME to HER religious beliefs.

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #7 02-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Holy smokes.

When I was initially looking for an OB/GYN and I was calling around, I accidentally called a conservative Catholic-run practice. But luckily one of the first things the receptionist told me over the phone was "We don't prescribe birth control pills or do abortions." Which I appreciated. Hey, why waste your time and mine?

LucyKKG · #8 02-04-2009, 01:40 AM

I just switched mine but I can't remember the name of it! The old one had an easier name (Levlen). It's basically the same thing, both from Planned Parenthood. I'm getting tired of taking a pill every day, but I'm really grateful for their services and not planning on having a baby anytime soon soooo I'll keep at it.

Jill1228 · #9 02-04-2009, 02:31 AM

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I don't like the tri-cyclic pills (I've tried a lot of them.) The three cycles seem kind of forced and awkward - I had side effects from the constantly changing levels of hormones. Plus tri-cyclic pills are no good if you tend to have spotting - you need a consistent level of hormones.

Joliebelle, I'm glad you love Ortho tri-cyclen! Every girl's got to find what works for her. And the Ortho cases are a lot cuter than the case my pills come in.

I was glad to get of a tri cyclic pill. Talk about mood swings from hell! OMG I was a psycho bitch!

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Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

No kidding. A more progressive one, maybe.

Women don't talk about their OB/GYNs the same way they'll share info about a primary care physician or a pediatrician. It's kind of a shame when you think about it.

Oh honey! I will recommend my OB and/or Reproductive Endicrinologist in a New York minute!

I was on the birth control pill for about 20 years (with a few breaks in between). I got pregnant about 15 months after stopping BC. Sadly, it ended in a miscarriage

After my miscarriage and D&C, we used condoms. I was SO NOT trying to go back on the pill (being over 35 and all). Since I had to have a D&C, they want you to wait a couple of cycles before thinking about trying again

We tossed the condoms 18 months ago

Munchkin03 · #10 02-04-2009, 11:33 AM

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I was glad to get of a tri cyclic pill. Talk about mood swings from hell! OMG I was a psycho bitch!

Me too! I tried it for two months, and that was the worst time of my life.

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #11 02-04-2009, 11:30 AM

Geez, I would hope so. That's terrible.

nikki1920 · #12 02-13-2009, 10:19 AM

A lot of it has to do with your chemistry and your overall health. Be an informed consumer and talk with your doctor, and know your body, most importantly. Are you trying to control cramping, blood flow, regulate your cycle or just want to prevent babies? I'm still scared to try Seasonale but I really love the idea of four periods a year. I started on BC at 16 to control dysmenorreha (sp?), or very painful cramps. I stopped taking it in college because my schedule was all over the place and I couldn't remember to take it every day. One baby later, lol, I went back on the patch for a bit, but didn't like the skin irritation and the limited placement choices (having a patch on your left cheek at day six that itches like hell is not cute) and the price just didnt really work for me. Having another baby before I want to REALLY doesn't work for me, either!!

The best birth control: a screaming, crying baby.

epchick · #13 02-13-2009, 12:10 PM

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I'm still scared to try Seasonale but I really love the idea of four periods a year.

OMG me too! I would really like to try it, but i'm scared as well.

When I first started thinking of trying BC, a friend of mine was a sooo adamently against it. I don't know if was because she's a "strong" Catholic (her words) or because she thinks she knows everything about the medical world (she's going to be a vet). But she claimed I was gonna get sterile or get cancer or something serious like that. She claims she would never in her life get on BC.

Well that's cool, but if she had the periods I had she might reconsider. I started at 13, and never once was "regular." I went almost a year without having a period....and then there were times it would come twice a month. I never knew when my period was coming, it would always be a surprise. Thank the Lord for BC pills because I know when i'll start my period and how long it will last. It's gone from a 7 day cycle w/ painful, mind-numbing cramps, to a 3 day cycle with no pain.

aephi alum · #14 02-16-2009, 08:25 PM

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The best birth control: a screaming, crying baby.

INDEED. Especially when said baby is sitting directly behind you on a 2-hour flight...

KSUViolet06 · #15 04-30-2010, 12:35 AM

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The best birth control: a screaming, crying baby.

I concur.

Or better yet, 3-year-old who is screaming bloody murder because his peas and chicken are touching on the plate.