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writes:I am 18 years old and in a relationship that is starting to turn very serious. I am making an appointment with my University’s health office to get myself some sort of birth control, but I’m unsure of what I should get. My school offers : the contraceptive sponge, a diaphragm, a cervical cap, Leah’s shield, birth control pills, NuvaRing, and Depo-Provera.Does anyone have any experience with these things? Ladies, what sort of birth control (besides condoms) do you use? Any help is very appreciated.
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reader, lnmlisa +, writes (27 April 2007):
 Since I am in a monogomous relationship with a child I use the Meriana IUD...Which by the way is AWESOME! But its not one of the choices you listed....so... I know alot of girls who have used the depo shot and gained ALOT of weight. I know one girl who uses the ring and she swears by it. You could always go with the pill there are SO many out there now. You should google all your options and discuss it with your doctor. Hope this helps some!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 April 2007): i totally agree with everyone on here every woman is different and what suits one person may not suit another im have the coil fitted and ive had no problems but other women have so go armed as one person said with a list of questions and work it out from there but i must stress only use it as a back up with all the stds out there the only good way of protecting yourself is a condom i know they arent everyones cup of tea but i would rather be proteced than to risk infections cause i was to proud to make my partner wear one so good luck in finding the right one for you and keep safe
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reader, SusieQ1970  +, writes (24 April 2007):
Well I guess you could say I've tried quite a few. First I tried the pill which is all very well so long as you remember to take it, but also remember that its effectiveness can be damaged by things like an upset stomach. I had little side effects from the pill, just slight weight gain but on the plus side it did alleviate my PMT.
I tried the coil which didn't agree with me at all, it made my periods far too heavy for me to cope with and they also became irregular.
I tried the cap and found this to be completely disagreeable as it removes the spontaneity aspect of a relationship, basically you have to insert it before sex and it does interrupt proceedings. My partner also found this rather 'icky'.
I'm now on the Depo-Provera injections. I have them every 3 months, I just put a reminder on my calendar when they are due. My periods have completely stopped and I can't say I miss them but I appreciate it may be a little alarming for some who think they might be pregnant, easy to check out, just buy a home test to put your mind at rest. I've had no side effects with this either and although it is said it may affect your fertility when you want to have a baby, I came off it after 3 years and was pregnant within 2 months!
As previously said, everybody is different and not all suited to the same birth control. I guess you just have to try and find the the one that suits you and your lifestyle. Having said that though, there is definately no substitution for safe sex and whilst not everybody likes the thought of a condom there is no denying their benefits to prevent STD's. And besides with all the different types of condoms out there treat it as a little bit of fun trying them out, you may find one that truly enhances your sex life.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 April 2007): Hey hun,
I am in a serious relationship too... and have been round the block and back with birth control...
First we accidentally didnt use a condom and did the morning after pill thing... which works, im not pregnant so ya! Then we used condoms but they were a pain, so I got a diaphragm that you use with jelly. It worked, but its not good if youre having frequent sex. Basically, you have to leave it in for 6 hours post sex, and well... sometimes it doesnt come out for like 24 hours!! I have realy sensitive skin and i found it painful and irritating, but it works for a lot of people, so... it is an option. Once you get used to it, its ok, so long as you get a jelly youre not allergic to!
So then I went on the pill. First I was on microgynon-30, which is the pill from hell, i got headaches, vision things, bad acne, mood swings, stressyness, i cried all the time, and nearly broke up with my bf about 35 times in about 3 months.
So i went back to the doctor and explained the problem... and he gave me a low-hormone pill (still a combined pill tho, so effective!) called femodene. Ive been on that for about 7 months now and i love it.
There are side effects just as you go on the pill, like, for me increades vaginal discharge that smelled more strong for about a week, andslight mood swings for the first week or two just as your body adjusts...
I hope this helps!! Feel fre to msg me if you have any more questions!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 April 2007): Well, women are different in the way they respond to birth control and what works for them....are you organized and can remember to take the pill every day near the same time of day, and remember to use added protection if you have to take a course of antibiotics? This form of birth control always worked for me, but there are a lot of new options out there. Just go see your doctor armed with a lot of questions, and together I am sure you can choose the appropriate form of birth control for you....it is really about you and your life style and how soon you want to get pregnant or not get pregnant....
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reader, beautifulllove +, writes (24 April 2007):
 frist my sis got pregnate on the depo. and i was on the pill and i kept for getting to take it snd even thow every one is differnt i got mood swings and i was emotional but then i triend the patch and it made me sick and then finally the ring and it worked the best plus when i used the sponge i got pregnate but lost the baby but i say this everyones differnt what may work good for me may not work for you just ask the doctor what he/she thinks best for you since it seems your frist time with brith controll but i say also get you some condoms no mater what its better safe than sorry because even thow the have the morning after pill, its only good for the frist 24hrs and with any brith controll you can get pregnate so double up hehe im teasen good luck thow
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reader, TasteofIndia +, writes (24 April 2007):
 Hi there, sweetness...
I've been on the pill for a little while, but I JUST went in the other day and decided to try out the Nuva Ring. I like the pill, but I'm a little forgetful and remembering to take the pill everyday is, well, a task. Also, it was killing what little of a libido I had. They said that the Nuva Ring has the lest amount of hormone changes, and it won't make me feel so up and down...
I haven't actually used it yet, I'm finishing up the last of my pills, but I'll let you know how the Nuva works out.
This isn't the greatest advice, I know... I'm curious what other ladies will say!
xxIndia
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