Recommend your BC

Ansleyturner · January 2014

I'm supposed to call my OB today and tell him which birth control I want so that he can order it and I can get it put in next week. He gave me two choices. Paraguard or Nexplanon.
Problem is I don't want either of these.. I already have very heavy periods so I don't want the paraguard because it supposedly makes it worse/longer. I don't want the nexplanon because I have a history of depression and I read it can make it worse. Plus I read it might make you gain a lot of weight and I sure don't need that either..

So my question is has anyone had any experience with the Paraguard or the Nexplanon?
Or any recommendations for BC that doesn't cause heavier periods, mood swings/depression, or weight gain? Or do they all do this..?

TIA.

Lpegirl2013 · January 2014

Loestrin 24 FE! Saved my life, sucks that they are pills and you have to remember to take them but i didn't gain any weight, honestly I lost some in the beginning which was much needed since the previous BC I was on made me gain 15 pounds like that! And no acne, didn't have mood swings and my period only lasted 3-4 days and was so light if I forgot a tampon id be okay, my period originally is pretty heavy. I plan to get back on this after I'm done EPing. Something about having a device up my vagina just doesn't settle well with me. So IMO it's the way to go

KelseyKetchum · January 2014

I've never used it but I'm going on the Mini pill

shelbygirrrrl · January 2014

How come he's only giving you those two choices?

I was on the depo shot for 3 years and loved it.

Ansleyturner · January 2014

shelbygirrrrl said:
How come he's only giving you those two choices?

I was on the depo shot for 3 years and loved it.

I'm not sure. I think because my insurance covers those and because I don't want to take the pill because I will forget.
But I guess he didn't listen when I said I have a history of depression and a heavy period. He always rushes me and now I don't really know what to do

Ansleyturner · January 2014

SailorTink said:
Condoms for us… I can't handle hormonal BC and rubbering the ducky works for us.

LOL. Never heard that one before.

tattooedtragedy · January 2014

I had the mirena and will be getting another one placed in a couple weeks. I had no periods while I had it last time and had no concerns

shelbygirrrrl · January 2014

emilysalley said:

shelbygirrrrl said:
How come he's only giving you those two choices?

I was on the depo shot for 3 years and loved it.

Depo is no longer recommended for long term use due to loss of bone density.

My doctor said as long as I'm getting enough calcium and vitamin D it's fine.

sleepymonkey · January 2014

My ob said that with paraguard, your period might get heavier but only temporarily. We're currently trying to decide between that and just condoms again. I can't handle any hormonal bc because it raises my bp. Condoms worked for us for 5 years so we may just go with that.

northport6 · January 2014

I have a diaphragm because eff hormones. The pill never worked great for me and I have a history of depression, as well. The diaphragm is awesome.

Chichigo · January 2014

Condoms here, too. Once my period regulates, we will use charting/condoms as back up.

cammyisagirlsname · January 2014

I took Yaz for years and it worked great for me. OB just rx'd me Nora-Be since I'm BFing. I haven't started taking it yet.

Mac2588 · January 2014

I had the Paraguard for 8 years with no complaints.

KFED103 · January 2014

@mac2588 how long after you had it removed did you conceive? Did your period stay regular? I'm contemplating this but for possible short term (less than 2 years if we want a third) or possibly long term.

cammyisagirlsname · January 2014

@hswan91011 I'm starting mine Sunday also

Alexisgamez105 · January 2014

Loestrin 24 works perfect for me no heavy periods my period usually lasts for four days. I was on it for about 4 years before having dd & as for weight gain my ob said you do build up an appetite & it's true on my part but it is up to you to choose to eat lol but nope can't say I gained any weight because of the pill itself

Mac2588 · January 2014

KFED103 said:
@mac2588 how long after you had it removed did you conceive? Did your period stay regular? I'm contemplating this but for possible short term (less than 2 years if we want a third) or possibly long term.

I had it removed in January and got pregnant in march. My period did stay regular. Thinking about getting it agin since my tubes couldn't be tied.

jenohouston · January 2014

I'm also getting on the mini-pill but I forgot the name.

tyedyeme12 · January 2014

If you have a history of depression - be super careful. I went on seasonique in college and (without a history of depression) was horribly depressed. Have you had hormonal birth controls before? Most cause weight gain in many people, and can affect your mood. If your doctor won't listen to your concerns, find a new one. This is not something to not be able to discuss fully. Having BTDT with a horrible reaction- you need to have a doc that listens.

Anyway, not wanting to scare you or anything-I just want to stress the importance of discussing your concerns with a doctor who listens and can monitor you closely.

clhathaway · January 2014

Ansleyturner said:

shelbygirrrrl said:
How come he's only giving you those two choices?

I was on the depo shot for 3 years and loved it.
I'm not sure. I think because my insurance covers those and because I don't want to take the pill because I will forget.
But I guess he didn't listen when I said I have a history of depression and a heavy period. He always rushes me and now I don't really know what to do

I had the implant for a year. I had heavy periods but they were short before having it in, after getting it not only was it heavy but I bled for 7 1/2 months straight. They then made me take bc pills to make the bleeding stop so it was pointless to have it when I was avoiding the pill to begin with. I also gained 70lbs after getting it. I am using the shot now and it's the only hormonal bc I've ever taken and not had nasty reactions.

Jenniferomeo · January 2014

mireland23 said:
I had the mirena and will be getting another one placed in a couple weeks. I had no periods while I had it last time and had no concerns

Same here. Had the Mirena for 7 years with no period and no complaints. I also loved the depo shot (minus getting the shot itself.) I was on that for 3 years with no periods and no complaints.

secret214uWed28879 · January 2014

ive had it 2x already between 2 kids and will be getting it again after my 3rd baby. loved it and no complaints here. tried the pill (yaz, yasmin, loestrin,) , mini pill, nuva ring , the patch, condoms and the shot and hated all of them. i couldnt do hormones at all.

mh89 · January 2014

Is Mirena an option instead of Paraguard? I have that and really love it. I'm ebf-ing too.

Whitterpow · January 2014

I just got the Skyla which is like Mirena but only 3 years instead of 5. Per my OB, Mirena and Skyla are both ok for nursing mothers. I EBF as well and got my skyla a week ago with no issues so far.

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