What birth control should I get?!
Question: I'm going to Planned parenthood in 2 weeks to get some birth control, but not sure what type I should get. I'm 26 years old, the pill has been my chosen form of birth control up until now. I'm married, so no real fear of getting a STD.
I'm uninsured though, so looking for something that's cheap, and preferrably not a big hassle. I don't really like the pill because I have to take it every day. I've heard about some type of shot. How often would I have to get this shot? And what's the price on this compared to the pill? I've never had a child, so the thing you put in there and that stays in for years is kinda out of the question.(?)
If you've tried anything other than the pill, I'd love to hear your review and pros and cons.
Skin issues and weight gains aren't really an issue for me since I'm past that age and work out regularly.
Answers: I'm going to Planned parenthood in 2 weeks to get some birth control, but not sure what type I should get. I'm 26 years old, the pill has been my chosen form of birth control up until now. I'm married, so no real fear of getting a STD.
I'm uninsured though, so looking for something that's cheap, and preferrably not a big hassle. I don't really like the pill because I have to take it every day. I've heard about some type of shot. How often would I have to get this shot? And what's the price on this compared to the pill? I've never had a child, so the thing you put in there and that stays in for years is kinda out of the question.(?)
If you've tried anything other than the pill, I'd love to hear your review and pros and cons.
Skin issues and weight gains aren't really an issue for me since I'm past that age and work out regularly.
I personally use the NuvaRing and love it. You insert the ring at the beginning of your cycle, leave it in for three weeks, then remove it for a week, giving you the same 3 on 1 off cycle that most pills do. Pros: You only deal with it twice a month, you don't even know it's there, it helps with cramps like the pill does, it regulates your period, you can use it to skip periods occasionally like you can with the pill, it's a little more effective than the pill because you're less likely to mess up using it properly like you are the pill, it keeps your hormone levels constant rather than fluctuating the way the pill does. Cons: I've noticed a slight increase in discharge and I don't become quite as lubricated as I used to during sex (neither are enough of a problem to make me want to stop using it). My boyfriend noticed it a couple of times, but that was only in a certain position, and the doctor said it was fine to take out during sex, as long as it is put back in within three hours.
As for cost, it costs me about $40 a month, but I get it through the pharmacy. From my understanding, Planned Parenthood will give you birth control at a rate that you can afford, whatever that is. The shot you're talking about is DepoProvera. It can have some extreme side effects, including prolonged bleeding in the first three months. But once you get through all that, you can stop having periods completely. I don't know how much it costs.
Depo shots are really bad for you, so are the patches. The pills may be a hassle but they are probably the best thing compared to an IUD.
I take yasmin..works great! No accidents here lol
your 26 years old its time to MAKE SOME BABYS.!
aw i used to know this
uhm, it's a hormone injection, and i'm not sure but you get it like 5 days within your menstrual cycle and it works immediately and i'm pretty sure it's only 4 times a year, or something like that.
Sounds like Nuva Ring would be good for you. Just place it inside your vagina for 3 weeks take it out a week for your period put a new one in.
get some Mirena it helps. and gives you sorter lighter periods. it works.
The sponge works very well. It's cheap too.
I had success just using the rhythm method (avoiding fertile days or using a condom on those days). I used an IUD for about 3 years - I became pregnant with it still intact. I don't know if Planned Parenthood offers the injection you are talking about ( I think it is Depo-Provera, but not sure). Some women have bad side effects from this injection also. Honestly, I think the basic low-dose pill is the best way to go if you absolutely cannot risk getting pregant.
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depo is the shot and you would have to get it every three months. to the people that say it's bad for you, all birth control is bad in some form or another you just have to find what's best for you. with depo it can deplete the calcium in your body that you need for bone growth. for that you take a calcium suppliment and your doctor can run tests periodically for your bone density.
basically, no one can tell you what birth control to get. i dont blame you for not wanting the hastle of the pill though.