Krystal_Ivy Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I am so tired of birth control!!! I always bleed on every single one! I've been on 4 and they're all the same! the doctor said "this one won't do that" I started with the lowest does and am now at one of the highest! I'm so tired of this!!! Link to comment
Supa_gurl Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Venting? I'm sorry about this, it has got to be quite frustrating. I wish I were an MD and could offer a suggestion. All I can say is that I am sympathetic to you situation and I will pray for a good outcome for you. (hugs) Link to comment
keenan Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Poor you! One question: Have you stayed on them for at least 3 months? They do tend to stabilize after that time window: reduced bleeding, reduced nausea, etc. Link to comment
ycmanvs Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I had the same problem, so I just stopped using them and started using condoms every time. It is much safer anyway. Link to comment
dragon lady Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 You seem to be having some serious problems with hormonal birth control. I have problems with it too, but it's more on the emotional side of things. The hormones make me completely devoid of a sex drive. I had a copper IUD fitted a couple of weeks ago and I think this was the right decision for me. I can't handle hormones and my boyfriend can't use condoms (I don't particularly like them either). I can't say it was the most pleasant experience during insertion, but I really think it will be worth it. Perhaps you could talk to your doctor about that option? I know you are married, so STDs won't be a problem for you. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Link to comment
Krystal_Ivy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Poor you! One question: Have you stayed on them for at least 3 months? They do tend to stabilize after that time window: reduced bleeding, reduced nausea, etc. not yet. because I end up hemmorhaging! But I'll stick it out with this one because my OBGYN says I need birth control to stabablize my hoemones if I ever wanna have kids. Link to comment
Krystal_Ivy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I had the same problem, so I just stopped using them and started using condoms every time. It is much safer anyway. I tried that but I hate condoms sooo much! Link to comment
Krystal_Ivy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 You seem to be having some serious problems with hormonal birth control. I have problems with it too, but it's more on the emotional side of things. The hormones make me completely devoid of a sex drive. I had a copper IUD fitted a couple of weeks ago and I think this was the right decision for me. I can't handle hormones and my boyfriend can't use condoms (I don't particularly like them either). I can't say it was the most pleasant experience during insertion, but I really think it will be worth it. Perhaps you could talk to your doctor about that option? I know you are married, so STDs won't be a problem for you. Don't let the horror stories scare you. same for me as far as hormones. But I am really scared about IUD's. Because I have been warned multiple times about the risk of them rupturing your uterus. I wish I could use one though Link to comment
dragon lady Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 same for me as far as hormones. But I am really scared about IUD's. Because I have been warned multiple times about the risk of them rupturing your uterus. I wish I could use one though Like I said, there are a lot of horror stories out there. If you read about it in depth, you will see that perforation of the uterus is very rare and usually occurs during insertion and can be treated right away.The important thing is to have it inserted by a doctor who knows what they are doing and have done it many times. The doctor who did mine said she had done thousands of them and never once caused perforation. Of course, it's your body and if you don't want to take that risk (personally, I think the risk of putting hormones into your body is worse), then so be it. I can only suggest that I think it would be a good choice for you in your situation. Link to comment
ycmanvs Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 There is always the sponge or a diaphragm. There are always alternatives to hormones. They are messier but they work. (or you can just have fun in other ways) Link to comment
BetterKarma Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I tried out a bunch before I found one that worked for me. It is annoying to keep putting hormones into your body though, so I'm with you on that. Link to comment
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