Best non-hormonal birth control methods?!


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Best non-hormonal birth control methods?

I've been off the pill for a while now - I just felt like it was time to take a break from all those hormones after quite a few years. Finding condoms kind of irritating and just not that great. I'm considering an IUD or diaphragm but don't know anyone who uses those; also I'm prone to yeast infections and read that the spermicide you use with a diaphragm can cause yeast infections? Appreciate any personal experiences or advice.

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2 weeks ago
Edited to add: I'm married and 31 years old, not hoping to become pregnant for at least another year or two. Thanks!


Answers:

I had an IUD fitted for around 4 months but had to have it removed. It caused very heavy periods and cramping and these are common problems. Sometimes it eases off but I just could not cope with the heavy bleeding so asked for it to be taken out.
I have not used a diaphragm so can't give you any info from personal experience on that.
What I would recommend is the mini pill, I found that to be trouble free, and it does not have the oestrogen which can cause the clotting problems in the regular pill.




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