Posted by anneL on August 15, 2005, at 15:15:59
In reply to Re: Need Help!!!!, posted by woolav on August 15, 2005, at 7:38:58
I agree with you with respect to birth control hassles. I could not tolerate any form of hormonal birth control and was left with condoms/spermicides or an IUD. This brings up an option for the Mirena IUD which is a progesterone only coated IUD that lasts for 5 years. The progesterone works to alter cervical mucous and up to 80% of women will stop having periods after one year (but the Mirena may also cause spotting for the first year). If you are a candidate for an IUD you have two choices: The Copper T which lasts for 10 or 12 years or the Mirena which lasts for 5 years. This would solve having to use a dual form of birth control. The "Sponge" for a woman who has not had any previous births is another really good option - it "lasts" 24 hours and then it is removed. Speak with your OB/GYN regarding the option of using the sponge along with the Ortho Evra patch. This might be the best choice and the least "hassle" (in other words, no condoms). I truly understand the birth control shuffle having lived it. I finally had a tubal ligation at 40. Hope this helps! :) Laurie
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