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bella321
Blessed!
Member since 3/09 1952 total posts
Name:
Kristy
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If you're on "the pill" ...
Do you plan on staying on it forever (after your done having children, I mean)? I've been on it since college, never had any problems and cannot imagine taking a more permanent birth control options ( I'm such a baby).
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Posted 4/14/12 10:25 PM  |
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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
Name:
Ginger
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I did until I was diagnosed with HBP (from the pill). I would have stayed on it forever.
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| Posted 4/14/12 10:41 PM |
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KittyKatCopper
missing my handsome boy
Member since 3/09 1579 total posts
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Kat - HamptonsBride (LIW)
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I planned on it until i had a CRVO in each eye this summer. After extensive tests the only conclusion they could come up with for the cause was the pill. I was on it for 14 yrs. Everything else was negative. I still have lingering issues with my vision.
Message edited 4/14/2012 11:19:16 PM.
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| Posted 4/14/12 11:17 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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S
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I was on it for many years until my migraines became severe. My neurologist and gyn felt being on the pill was no longer safe. I now have a para guard IUD and it is the best bc I have ever used. No pills, no hormones and no worries.
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| Posted 4/14/12 11:51 PM |
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Mkr09
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Member since 5/05 7550 total posts
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M
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I had planned on getting an IUD after my 2nd DD because we were pretty sure we were done having kids, but I didn't want to do anything permanent because I was only 32. They had trouble putting the IUD so right now I am not on anything because being on the pill really messed with my hormones since having kids.
Maybe in another year or so I'll look into something more pemanent.
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| Posted 4/15/12 7:31 AM |
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Blazesyth
*yawn*
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I planned on it until it almost ended up killing me by giving me DVT and PE.
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| Posted 4/15/12 9:24 AM |
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Kathy042806
LIF Adult
Member since 5/06 1416 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
Yes, been on since a teenager, stopped to have ds, back on now. I love having very light periods, for no more than 3 days if that. My friends on IUD have heavier ones, for a lot longer. For now, I'm very happy, and I'm done having kids
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| Posted 4/15/12 9:27 AM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I was until my doctor told me that he doesnt like woman over the age of 40 to take them. Causes way too many problems
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| Posted 4/15/12 9:40 AM |
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Naner325
waiting on nugget!
Member since 6/10 4432 total posts
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N
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I was on it for years but I started getting migraines. The last straw was when I was having really sharp pains in my chest, they sent me to the emergency room to make sure I didn't have a pulmonary embolism from the pill. My doctor advised me that in her medical opinion, the pill was safe but she, herself, wouldn't take it because no one really knows all of the side effects
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| Posted 4/15/12 10:37 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
The risk of blood clots etc from the pill goes up after age 35 so I wouldn't stay on it much past that age.
There is a new permanent birth control for when you are done having kids. It's called Essure and its non surgical and much less invasive than getting your tubes tied.
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| Posted 4/15/12 12:24 PM |
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stinger
LIF Adult
Member since 11/11 4971 total posts
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I have 2 kids, age 36 and am done having babies. I have been on the pill for about 4 years. I just had a visit with my GYN and she said I'm fine to stay on the Levora, low dose that I take since I have no issues being on it.
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| Posted 4/15/12 12:40 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
Member since 12/09 5054 total posts
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Me
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I plan on staying on it until my gyn recommends otherwise (due to age). Been on it 15 yrs, prior to preg, and resumed it 6 weeks post partum.
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| Posted 4/15/12 1:22 PM |
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BeachGrl
LIF Adult
Member since 10/11 2140 total posts
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Kristy
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I was on it for 10 years and plan on going back on it once I'm done having my kids.
I've never had any issues on it, so I will prob stay on it till my gyn recommends otherwise
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| Posted 4/15/12 4:07 PM |
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LondonGirl
LIF Infant
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I'm getting an IUD once we're done having children.
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| Posted 4/15/12 8:42 PM |
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jerseypanda
Life is good.
Member since 1/07 9164 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I was on it for about 10 years before I had my DC. After my DS, I tried to go back on the pill, but I could not for the life of me remember to take it. It was so strange because I had always been so good about it.
After my DD was born and I knew I was done having kids, I had an IUD put in. My DH actually didn't want me taking hormones anymore.
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| Posted 4/15/12 9:18 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I'm over 35 and I also can't take hormonal BC now because of high blood pressure issues. I have the Mirena IUD before and will consider it again. (ETA: Mirena is hormonal, but my OB said it was ok because of the type of hormone. It does not contain estrogen).
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| Posted 4/15/12 9:33 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
Posted by Kathy042806
Yes, been on since a teenager, stopped to have ds, back on now. I love having very light periods, for no more than 3 days if that. My friends on IUD have heavier ones, for a lot longer. For now, I'm very happy, and I'm done having kids
Usually and IUD will give you heavier periods during the first few cycles following insertion than cycles generally get light. After having my IUD for five years my periods last 3-4 days and are fairly light.
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| Posted 4/15/12 9:46 PM |
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dani731
Blessed!!!
Member since 1/08 3355 total posts
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D
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
Posted by MrsG823
Posted by Kathy042806
Yes, been on since a teenager, stopped to have ds, back on now. I love having very light periods, for no more than 3 days if that. My friends on IUD have heavier ones, for a lot longer. For now, I'm very happy, and I'm done having kids
Usually and IUD will give you heavier periods during the first few cycles following insertion than cycles generally get light. After having my IUD for five years my periods last 3-4 days and are fairly light.
I got the Mirena and my period was heavy and a little long for the 1st month. Then is got lighter and lighter each month for about 6 months and then it went away. Its been 3 yrs and I LOVE it. I plan to take it out next year to TTC#2 and then I will put it back in again.
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| Posted 4/16/12 9:32 AM |
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moonmist09
Thank you, St. Gerard!
Member since 2/11 5043 total posts
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Antonella
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
i never had any issues with it while I was on it, but i am off of it now since we are TTC
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| Posted 4/16/12 10:30 AM |
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WenRC
Happiness is...
Member since 4/11 1253 total posts
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Wendy
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
When we are done having children, I will not be using birth control other than condoms because at that point I will be over 35 and do not want to risk any adverse side effects (ie, blood clots). I don't want to get my tubes tied... DH has mentioned getting his though so that may be an option.
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| Posted 4/17/12 12:18 AM |
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maybebaby
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 6870 total posts
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Maureen
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
DH will have a vasectomy when we are done having children. I actually went off the pill a year ago and will never go back on. I just didn't want to be on anything hormonal anymore, and while i'm not sure about what is recommended in terms of length of years on the pill, it was just something I wasn't comfortable being on anymore.
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| Posted 4/17/12 7:21 AM |
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Leeners
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Member since 5/05 4898 total posts
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Eileen
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Re: If you're on "the pill" ...
I've been on it since I'm 19, save the TTC and pregnancy times. I'm done after this pregnancy though so I'll be getting a tubal ligation during my cesarean. I'm pretty happy to be off - it's been almost 15 years, I can't imagine staying on for another 15+ years.
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| Posted 4/17/12 7:30 AM |
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