BIRTH CONTROL

Chilenita · Comandante

RE: BIRTH CONTROL

McOSIRIS · Comandante

Not many guys in this thread huh???

LaDyBuG · Comandante

What makes me wonder is How come they haven't fixed this issue?

Like why haven't they invented something to prevent pregnancy AND not have bad side effects.....
I don't get it.

How can something that's good for you.....be also bad?

angelita dulce · Foro Master

I use Tri-Cyclen. I have no complain with it. I've used it for many years!

Salsera de Corazon · TOP Guru

I was on the needle for almost 2 years, no side effects, except that for me I gain a lot of weight, but my cousin has it for 3 years and she is fine, but try it, you know and see what it does to you.

confundida · Foro Master

@GENIE

YEP, DA NEEDLE IS EVERY THREE MONTHS.....

Gitana · Foro Master

I'M ON THE PATCH.... AND I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING BAD SO FAR.... MAYBE I SHOULD ASK....

AS FOR THE NEEDLE.... I HEARD YOU GAIN A LOT OF WEIGHT AND YOU DON'T GET YOUR PERIOD.....

GENIE · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

GENIE there is this place across in North York City Centre (hispanic fiesta site) that is called the Talk SHOP they have FREE walk in clinics and a nurse will tell you all the PROVEN side effects for every form of birth control. I think it's best you go and check it all out with a professional and then make a decision. THE TALK SHOP inside NOrth York City Centre

THANKS CHILE!! ILL CHECK IT OUT BUT I ALSO LIKE TO GET PPLS FEED BACK U KNOW JUST CUZ THERES ARE MORE REAL CASE AND I KNOW EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT BUT IT GIVE ME MORE OF AN INSIDE LOOK THEN JUST PURE STATS BUT THANKS IM GONNA GO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT

Colombiana4Life · Foro Master

GENIE wrote:

Salsera de Corazon wrote: GENIE wrote: Gitana wrote: YOU SHOULD TRY THE PATCH.... IT'S GREAT!!! GITA TELLS US MORE SYMPOTMS, SIDE AFFECTS, PRICE HOW OFTEN DO U CHANGE IT?? @SALSERA = IUD DEPENDS ON THE DOCTOR OR THE PERSON MY MOTHER HAS HAD IT SINCE I WAS 11 OF COURSE REPLACING IT EVERY SO OFTEN AND STUFF, ITS ACTUALLY ALOT BETTER AND SAFER NOW! MY MOTHER THEN HAD IT REMOVED TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW HAS A ONE YEAR OLD SON SO I THINK IT IS SAFE AND BETTER BUT SINCE I HAVE NO CHILDREN YET THE DOCTORS TOLD ME THEY WONT PUT THAT IN ME! Well no, if you do not have kids, doctor, won't do that for you, but try then the patch, my sister is on it. Good luck thanks salsera but has she noticed any thing bad about it i mean i only heard bath things about the patch like the side affects and so far its the strongest thing to causing infertiltiy?/ ANYONE HEARD OF THE NEEDLE??? ITS EVERY THREE MONTHS ???

I heard that the estrogen dose with the needle is pretty high as well. If u are prone to gaining weight and stuff with the pill this will make it worse. I was on the pill ages ago but it made me gain weight so i got off it. Too bad the doctor wont do the IUD for u.

Chilenita · Comandante

GENIE there is this place across in North York City Centre (hispanic fiesta site) that is called the Talk SHOP they have FREE walk in clinics and a nurse will tell you all the PROVEN side effects for every form of birth control. I think it's best you go and check it all out with a professional and then make a decision. THE TALK SHOP inside NOrth York City Centre

GENIE · Foro Master

Salsera de Corazon wrote:

GENIE wrote: Gitana wrote: YOU SHOULD TRY THE PATCH.... IT'S GREAT!!! GITA TELLS US MORE SYMPOTMS, SIDE AFFECTS, PRICE HOW OFTEN DO U CHANGE IT?? @SALSERA = IUD DEPENDS ON THE DOCTOR OR THE PERSON MY MOTHER HAS HAD IT SINCE I WAS 11 OF COURSE REPLACING IT EVERY SO OFTEN AND STUFF, ITS ACTUALLY ALOT BETTER AND SAFER NOW! MY MOTHER THEN HAD IT REMOVED TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW HAS A ONE YEAR OLD SON SO I THINK IT IS SAFE AND BETTER BUT SINCE I HAVE NO CHILDREN YET THE DOCTORS TOLD ME THEY WONT PUT THAT IN ME! Well no, if you do not have kids, doctor, won't do that for you, but try then the patch, my sister is on it. Good luck

thanks salsera but has she noticed any thing bad about it i mean i only heard bath things about the patch like the side affects and so far its the strongest thing to causing infertiltiy?/

ANYONE HEARD OF THE NEEDLE??? ITS EVERY THREE MONTHS ???

Salsera de Corazon · TOP Guru

GENIE wrote:

Gitana wrote: YOU SHOULD TRY THE PATCH.... IT'S GREAT!!! GITA TELLS US MORE SYMPOTMS, SIDE AFFECTS, PRICE HOW OFTEN DO U CHANGE IT?? @SALSERA = IUD DEPENDS ON THE DOCTOR OR THE PERSON MY MOTHER HAS HAD IT SINCE I WAS 11 OF COURSE REPLACING IT EVERY SO OFTEN AND STUFF, ITS ACTUALLY ALOT BETTER AND SAFER NOW! MY MOTHER THEN HAD IT REMOVED TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW HAS A ONE YEAR OLD SON SO I THINK IT IS SAFE AND BETTER BUT SINCE I HAVE NO CHILDREN YET THE DOCTORS TOLD ME THEY WONT PUT THAT IN ME!

Well no, if you do not have kids, doctor, won't do that for you, but try then the patch, my sister is on it. Good luck

confundida · Foro Master

THE PINK PILL ALESSE!!!!!

GENIE · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

Use the pill girl... it doesnt have that many side effects and you determine which time is best for you to remember to take it. Couple the pill with a condom and your risk diminishes to a very very slim chance. Alesse is pretty good. But remember, you cant take the pill for more than 5 continuous years.. it starts to loose its effect and there might be a possiblity of difficulty conceiving once youre off of it.

CHALE WHAT HAVE U USED IN THE PAST WHAT PILLS???

Colombiana4Life · Foro Master

LaDyBuG wrote:

* IUD * The Intrauterine Device (IUD) What is an IUD? A T-shaped, plastic device inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. There are two types of IUDs available: 1. Copper: Can remain in place for 10 years. 2. Progesterone (natural female sex hormone): Replaced every year. IUDs prevent pregnancy by inhibiting fertilization of the egg. Although not entirely known, it is believed that the IUDs affect the way the sperm and egg move and/or affect the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation of the egg. The IUD is not recommended for teenagers because of increased risk of serious infectio which can cause sterility. How is it used? The IUD is inserted into the uterine wall by a health care provider, usually during menstruation. The string at the end of the IUD will hang down through the cervix into the vagina and should be checked periodically (especially after menstruation). Does it protect against STIs? NO! Does it protect against pregnancy? Yes. What are the chances of getting pregnant while using an IUD? 1. Copper: Typical use: 0.8% Perfect use: 0.6% 2. Progesterone: Typical use: 2% Perfect use: 1.5% Advantages to using an IUD? With an IUD in place, the female does not have to think about using contraception when having sex, or every day in the case of the pill (although she should use other means to prevent against STDs). The IUD does not change the hormone levels throughout the body as do other contraception methods such as the pill. The cost of the copper IUD can be low in the long run compared to birth control methods that must be purchased more frequently. Disadvantages to using an IUD? Menstrual cramps may increase. Bleeding may occur between periods. Periods may be heavier and last longer. This may cause anemia. Increases risk of serious infection (PID) and sterility. IUD may fall out. Pregnancy while using the IUD, although rare, may be dangerous and lead to infections or ectopic pregnancies. Things you should know: IUDs do not protect against STIs. Individuals who do not know the sexual health status of their partners, or feel they might be at risk for an STI, should use condoms to protect against infections.

Good research LadyBug. The IUD is good. Never had any side effects.

GENIE · Foro Master

Pancho Cachondo wrote:

Chilenita wrote: Well unless you know the person you are sleeping with VERY WELL or ask them for a blood test EVERYONE should use condoms!!! It could be some hottie that is totally clean and he could have AIDS so really unlesss you have known and been with the person for a long time CONDOMS are the best thing!!!! I can see you asking "excuse me before to proceed can you show me your latest HIV test"...LMAO

IM GLAD U FIND HUMOR IN THIS BUT IM ACTUALLY BEING SEIROUS ON THIS NOTE!! THANKS

GENIE · Foro Master

Gitana wrote:

I USED ALESSE FOR 2 YEARS.... IT TURNED OUT THAT AFTER THAT TIME.... BY BODY WAS NOT ACCEPTING IT VERY WELL.... I HAD TO STOP USING THAT PILL!!!! I THEN STARTED USING THE PATCH.... AND I MUST SAY THAT UP UNTIL NOW.... I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS.... I'VE BEEN USING IT FOR A YEAR!!!

GREAT ANY SIDE AFFECTS U NOTICED OR HOW DOES IT WORK?? DETAILS

LaDyBuG · Comandante

* IUD *
The Intrauterine Device (IUD)

What is an IUD?

A T-shaped, plastic device inserted into the uterus by a health care professional.

There are two types of IUDs available:

1. Copper: Can remain in place for 10 years.

2. Progesterone (natural female sex hormone): Replaced every year.

IUDs prevent pregnancy by inhibiting fertilization of the egg. Although not entirely known, it is believed that the IUDs affect the way the sperm and egg move and/or affect the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation of the egg.

The IUD is not recommended for teenagers because of increased risk of serious infectio which can cause sterility.

How is it used?

The IUD is inserted into the uterine wall by a health care provider, usually during menstruation. The string at the end of the IUD will hang down through the cervix into the vagina and should be checked periodically (especially after menstruation).

Does it protect against STIs?
NO!

Does it protect against pregnancy?
Yes.

What are the chances of getting pregnant while using an IUD?

1. Copper:

Typical use: 0.8%

Perfect use: 0.6%

2. Progesterone:

Typical use: 2%

Perfect use: 1.5%

Advantages to using an IUD?

With an IUD in place, the female does not have to think about using contraception when having sex, or every day in the case of the pill (although she should use other means to prevent against STDs).

The IUD does not change the hormone levels throughout the body as do other contraception methods such as the pill.

The cost of the copper IUD can be low in the long run compared to birth control methods that must be purchased more frequently.

Disadvantages to using an IUD?
Menstrual cramps may increase.
Bleeding may occur between periods.
Periods may be heavier and last longer. This may cause anemia.
Increases risk of serious infection (PID) and sterility.
IUD may fall out.

Pregnancy while using the IUD, although rare, may be dangerous and lead to infections or ectopic pregnancies.

Things you should know:
IUDs do not protect against STIs. Individuals who do not know the sexual health status of their partners, or feel they might be at risk for an STI, should use condoms to protect against infections.

Pancho Cachondo · Guru

Chilenita wrote:

Well unless you know the person you are sleeping with VERY WELL or ask them for a blood test EVERYONE should use condoms!!! It could be some hottie that is totally clean and he could have AIDS so really unlesss you have known and been with the person for a long time CONDOMS are the best thing!!!!

I can see you asking "excuse me before to proceed can you show me your latest HIV test"...LMAO

Gitana · Foro Master

I USED ALESSE FOR 2 YEARS....

IT TURNED OUT THAT AFTER THAT TIME.... BY BODY WAS NOT ACCEPTING IT VERY WELL.... I HAD TO STOP USING THAT PILL!!!!

I THEN STARTED USING THE PATCH.... AND I MUST SAY THAT UP UNTIL NOW.... I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS.... I'VE BEEN USING IT FOR A YEAR!!!

GENIE · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

Well unless you know the person you are sleeping with VERY WELL or ask them for a blood test EVERYONE should use condoms!!! It could be some hottie that is totally clean and he could have AIDS so really unlesss you have known and been with the person for a long time CONDOMS are the best thing!!!!

OF COURSE BUT I MEAN WHAT IF ONE NIGHT U AND UR PARNTER GET HOT AND HEAVY AND STUFF AND OOPS NO CONDOM?? JUST TO KEEP MY BUT SAFE

Chilenita · Comandante

Well unless you know the person you are sleeping with VERY WELL or ask them for a blood test EVERYONE should use condoms!!! It could be some hottie that is totally clean and he could have AIDS so really unlesss you have known and been with the person for a long time CONDOMS are the best thing!!!!

GENIE · Foro Master

confundida wrote:

GENIE wrote: CONFU U ARE ON THE IUD???? I WAS ON DA PINK ONE!!!!! WAT DA NAME DA COMMERCIAL....... YEP AND ITS GREAT!!!! NO SIDE AFFECTS, NO NADA, IT TAKES A LITTLE BIT TO GET USED TO BUT..... WITH EVERYTHING U HAVE TO GE TUSED TOO.......

A PINK IUD OR A PINK PILL?????

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

Use the pill girl... it doesnt have that many side effects and you determine which time is best for you to remember to take it. Couple the pill with a condom and your risk diminishes to a very very slim chance.

Alesse is pretty good. But remember, you cant take the pill for more than 5 continuous years.. it starts to loose its effect and there might be a possiblity of difficulty conceiving once youre off of it.

GENIE · Foro Master

Gitana wrote:

YOU SHOULD TRY THE PATCH.... IT'S GREAT!!!

GITA TELLS US MORE SYMPOTMS, SIDE AFFECTS, PRICE HOW OFTEN DO U CHANGE IT??

@SALSERA = IUD DEPENDS ON THE DOCTOR OR THE PERSON MY MOTHER HAS HAD IT SINCE I WAS 11 OF COURSE REPLACING IT EVERY SO OFTEN AND STUFF, ITS ACTUALLY ALOT BETTER AND SAFER NOW! MY MOTHER THEN HAD IT REMOVED TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW HAS A ONE YEAR OLD SON SO I THINK IT IS SAFE AND BETTER BUT SINCE I HAVE NO CHILDREN YET THE DOCTORS TOLD ME THEY WONT PUT THAT IN ME!

LaDyBuG · Comandante

The majority of girls gain weight and break out with the pill....at least for the first year (80%)....after that your body becomes immune and you have to take stronger pills that make you a bit nautious and give you migraines (it varies per person).....

I guess Condoms are still the best, most effective, cheapest,convenient method.

I also heard the patch is dangerous...at least if you plan on ever conceiving.

CONFU......KE commercial?? you got a link??

-- Edited by LaDyBuG at 15:52, 2005-10-07

Gitana · Foro Master

Ke Te Pika wrote:

SAY THAT AGAIN GENIE....... THE PATCH MAKES YOU GO STERIL??? GITANA TAKE THOSE DAMN PATCHES OFF!!... GET ON ALESSE....

I WAS ON ALESSE AT ONE POINT.... IT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME!!!! PLUS IT MADE ME FEEL SICK ALL THE TIME....

confundida · Foro Master

GENIE wrote:

CONFU U ARE ON THE IUD????

I WAS ON DA PINK ONE!!!!! WAT DA NAME DA COMMERCIAL.......

YEP AND ITS GREAT!!!! NO SIDE AFFECTS, NO NADA, IT TAKES A LITTLE BIT TO GET USED TO BUT..... WITH EVERYTHING U HAVE TO GE TUSED TOO.......

Salsera de Corazon · TOP Guru

The pill works different on anybody, some people actually loses weight, I think the pill or the patch are the best ones, with I.U.D. you could get an infection, or complications.

Ke Te Pika · Guru

SAY THAT AGAIN GENIE....... THE PATCH MAKES YOU GO STERIL???

GITANA TAKE THOSE DAMN PATCHES OFF!!... GET ON ALESSE....

GENIE · Foro Master

CONFU U ARE ON THE IUD????

GENIE · Foro Master

Gitana wrote:

YOU SHOULD TRY THE PATCH.... IT'S GREAT!!!

I HEARD THE PATCH CUTS OUT THE POSSIBLITY OF GIVING BIRTH IN THE FRIST PLACE I HEARD ITS SO STRONG THAT YOU COULD BECOME STERIL??

THE PILL SAME I HAD THAT PROBLEM TOO BUT NOT ALL PILLS WORK THE SAME

WHAT PILL WERE U ON CONFU??

Gitana · Foro Master

YOU SHOULD TRY THE PATCH.... IT'S GREAT!!!

confundida · Foro Master

PERSONALLY, I HATE DA PILL CUZ I ALWAYS TOOK IT AT DIFFERENT TIMES OR SOME DAYS I WOULD FORGET.....

PLUS IT MAKES U GAIN WEIGHT, OR U GET MORE HAIRS AND MORE PIMPLES....

I PREFER I.U.D BEST THINGS....NO PILLS, NO REACTIONS!!!!!

GENIE · Foro Master

IM SURE ITS COME BUT BEFORE BUT IM SERIOUSLY LOOKING INTO IT. NO IM CURRENTLY NO ON ANY, HOWEVER WITH SO MUCH OUT THERE WHAT IS A GOOD METHOD OR CAN ANY OF U SHARE SOME OF YOUR EXPERIENCES AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU AND YOUR BODY????