What are my birth control alternatives?!


Question: I'm currently on Depo-Provera. I've been on it for 3 years now, and I'm concerned about the long-term side effects I've heard about like bone density loss and trouble conceiving after you stop getting the injections. I need a longer term solution as I don't want to get pregnant anytime in the next 3 years at least. I'm too forgetful for something like the pill or the patch-that's how my youngest son was conceived. I need to know what my alternatives are so I can discuss them with my doctor.


Answers: I'm currently on Depo-Provera. I've been on it for 3 years now, and I'm concerned about the long-term side effects I've heard about like bone density loss and trouble conceiving after you stop getting the injections. I need a longer term solution as I don't want to get pregnant anytime in the next 3 years at least. I'm too forgetful for something like the pill or the patch-that's how my youngest son was conceived. I need to know what my alternatives are so I can discuss them with my doctor.

read this

http://www.metrokc.gov/health/famplan/bi...

i would ask about the IUD (intra uterine device)

can last for up to 10 years and can be removed whenever you want it taken out - plus you don't have to pay for it every month.

abstinence, no I'm just messin'. Look up alternative medicines on google and look up birth control alternatives.

I have been on Depo for 8 yrs and asked my Doctor about this on Tuesday. She said to try Implanon- its the 3yr implant. Its 100% like Depo- but the second you take it out you can get pregnant, and has no effect on your bones. My current insurance doesn't cover it- so it would be $875 for me to get it- so I am going to get the shot a few more times until I switch insurances

There are many pills you can use. There is the bars planted under the skin in you arm, tie your tube but not cut and burn them .....there is tons just look up birth control on google research it and see which on works best for you :)

i just recently got the mirena (an iud) & it lasts for 5 years. it is just inserted in one doctor visit & is easy. you dont have to do anything. and alot of times you wont even have a period, so thats great! if you already have a child you would be a good candidate for it! hope this helps! ?

just do guy's who are fixed that reminds me i just got fixed

Well Depo is really bad and they are thinking of outlawing it thats how bad it is I used it and i got really sick something you might want to think of its very effective is Nuva Ring, I use it you put it in 1 a month and remove it and you have a normal period then you replace it after you period is done. Talk to your doctor about it. its great, convenient and easy you dont really have to use it much and the side effects are pretty low. I have been using it for a year and half its great.

The best birth control method is the one that fits with your goals, values, likes and dislikes, and daily lifestyle.

Hormonal methods include birth control pills, shots (Depo-Provera), the skin patch, the implant, and the vaginal ring. Birth control that uses hormones is very good at preventing pregnancy.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are inserted into your uterus. IUDs work very well for 5 to 10 years at a time and are very safe. And the Mirena IUD contains a hormone that can help with heavy periods and cramping.
Barrier methods include condoms, diaphragms, and sponges. In general, these do not prevent pregnancy as well as IUDs or hormonal methods do. To help a barrier work better, use it with a spermicide, a chemical that kills sperm.
Natural family planning (also called fertility awareness) can work if you and your partner are very careful. You will need to keep good records so you know when you are fertile. And during times when you are fertile, you will need to skip sex or use a barrier method.
Permanent birth control (sterilization) gives you lasting protection against pregnancy. A man can have a vasectomy, or a woman can have her tubes tied (tubal ligation). But this is only a good choice if you are sure that you don't want any (or any more) children.
For hormonal or barrier methods to work best, you have to use them exactly the way your doctor or the package instructions say. Even then, accidents can happen. So it is a good idea to keep emergency birth control on hand as backup protection. You can buy "morning-after pills" called Plan B in most drugstores if you are over 18.

i know you said youre to forgetful for the pill, but im that way too. i set my cellphone to an alarm every night, so i remember. and they have those pill packs with alarms built on them now too.

you can try that IC they put in a device that stops pregnancy that should help

If you are going to see you doctor they will discuss all the options with you.

OK so as far as I'm aware your choices are:
1) no sex - not going to happen right!
2) the pill. many types
3) condoms and other barrier methods
4) injection
5) coil or other internal. iuds
6) implant - little thing implanted into your arm think it works for a few years.

Personally i don't trust anything that thats just me.

Talk to you doctor about other options and they are best placed to advise on what will suit you, side effects, reliability etc....





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