Types of Birth Control

[mina'smomma]

Ok so tomorrow I have to go into the doctor's office for my six week check up and I have to decide what kind of birth control I want to be on. I don't much about them and was wondering if anyone could offer some suggestions. He said with a c-section its going to be a couple of years before I should be having another child. (Understandable because they have to cut you open and stuff)

So what do you think would be good?

[caseysmom]

I've had an iud for 15 years with no problems.

[Jessika]

I have never been on it (will be shortly) but in my experiences with medicine I found theres NO WAY I would be able to remember to take a pill every day, at the same time every day. I would be better off getting a shot like depo-provera or something similar. So if you arne't good at remembering to take daily medication then a shot might be an option for you

[Laura's Babies]

You don't want to know how many years I had a IUD. Once there, you can forget about it, no trips to the doctors office, no trips to the drug store, no problem remembering to take a pill. If I had it all to do over again, I would do it again.

[CathyBogart]

I also <3 my IUD.

[Grace]

Way back when I was still fertile, I took The Pill. Never had any problem remembering to take it. Never had any side effects, either.

[angelbow20]

I got pregnant on the pill myself... I went on the shot and it seemed to work the best. I did gain some weight being on the shot but I guess it depends on the person.

[CountryWolf07]

I have never been on it (will be shortly) but in my experiences with medicine I found theres NO WAY I would be able to remember to take a pill every day, at the same time every day. I would be better off getting a shot like depo-provera or something similar. So if you arne't good at remembering to take daily medication then a shot might be an option for you

Ditto. I've never been on it. I will soon, though.

[joycenalex]

set the BCP packet on top of the coffee pot or next to the toothbrush....it's how this post meno woman remembers her calcium

[Cookiebaker]

Definitely do research before making a decision. For example, I have heard some really awful side effects to the depo shot. Its a very personal decision, and best of luck to finding the perfect thing for you!

[Catty1]

Because an IUD can cause HEAVY flow , my dr had told me about an IUD that has progesterone on it. Apparently this cuts down flow and cramps AMAZINGLY.

It is $350 versus $50 for an ordinary one - but stretch that over 5 years or so, and it's very cost-effective.

(This was in Canadian dollars over 2 years ago! )

If you go that route, it's very easy to have done...the uterus will have a "WTH?" contraction. I'd never had one, so it was....er....well, got my attention. But you've had a baby, so you should be just fine.

Just my experience and opinion.

[binka_nugget]

I've been on the pill (alesse) for over a year now. I've been very happy with it and have no problem remembering as I have a set routine every morning. I remember researching the Depo shot before I started the pill. It seems like a lot of girls gain weight and have really weird cycles after they stop receiving the shots. An alternative I considered is the patch but I thought I would end up forgetting that one day a week I would switch patches. It's a little bit easier for me doing it daily since I have a routine.

[Lilith Cherry]

I didnt like the side effects the pill gave me but I used an iud for years with no problems and perfect success. I really think they are very good and easy because you don't need to remember anything and I have a terrible memory

[Twisterdog]

I took the pill for twenty years. I never forgot to take it, I kept them with my toothbrush!

However, small caveat ... I did get pregnant with my son while taking the pill. Oopsie! But, aside from total abstinance, there is NO 100% foolproof form of birth control.

[Catlady711]

You'd probably be better off discussing your options with your doctor. I've heard of and know people who've taken/used all different kinds with various results. Each has their pros/cons. Among some of them...

My one cousin got the implant things and gained almost 50 lbs along with other side effects.

My mom couldn't take any pill with much estrogen in them.

I can't take any pill with LOW amounts of estrogen in them.

Another cousin had horrible problems with the IUD and had to have it taken out.

Your doctor should have the most up to date methods, as well as already know your medical history to best decide which method is probably better for you.