The Mini-Pill and other BC options...

erind0213 · May 2014

Although not breast feeding, I run a high risk of clotting, so I am between 3 options of birth control:

1. Mirena/Paraguard - I am unsure how I feel about this, but like the fact that I don't have to take a pill every day.

2. Mini-Pill - this appears to be an option since it lack the estrogen, but not sure if being a very "fluffy" mommy (At the moment at least) would impair the effectiveness of it.

3. Have my tubes tied - Although we have 1 of each, I am not 100% sure I am ready to throw in the towel and say I am done yet, I think I may have more pregnancy in me just not for 4-5 years.

DH and I are not into condoms and used the pull and pray method for 2.5 years successfully (miraculously)

I am leaning toward options 1 and 2 and would appreciate any feedback/experience anyone is having, as in side effects and such. Thanks in advance.

teachermommy9967 · May 2014

I too am on the fluffy side and used the mini pill for 9 months after my first pregnancy and never got pregnant

I am going on it again. So I'm hoping I didn't just get lucky last time and that it really is effective

dannie2011 · May 2014

I'm going with #2 Mirena 5 yrs of not having to remeber to take a pill sounds good to me.

kaking78 · May 2014

I'm fluffy too and my doctor had no problem prescribing me the mini pill. She did say though that if you're not EBF other options (combo pills and IUDs) are more effective.

PerkyErky · May 2014

I'm EPing and taking the mini pill. My dr said that when I am only pumping twice a day we should discuss changing to a combination pill because the mini just isn't as effective. If you're not bf or pumping I don't know how well the mini pill will work for you.