Should I go off the pill?

[Aimz]

That's great pixie - we order most of our pharmecuticals online anyway (much cheaper) but I will see what the GYN recommends. There are about 10 chemists where I live so I'm sure he'd be able to tell me which ones stock them.

How often do they need replacing? What is the (approximate) cost?

I'm feeling really excited about this. I CANNOT WAIT to get off the pill now after hearing so many stories in this thread of never looking back. How I would KILL for a normal sex drive again!

[thepixie]

How often do they need replacing? What is the (approximate) cost?

They last 2 years and the one I got (Orthocoil) cost $65 .... Much cheaper than the pill or condoms!

[Aimz]

I pay $55 every three months to be on Dianne! That will be so much cheaper - another reason for DH to go for it LOL.

Thanks for your help pixie.

I think I have made a decision then and it's one that will work for both me and DH.

[Lulu]

OMG please tell me how you work out what size you are!!!

[thepixie]

Lulu babe it has to be professionally fitted by your Gyn. Some GPs may be able to do this also, but definitely ask first, because many aren't.

[Maruschke]

Amy, I HATED the pill and was so glad when I came off it. But I hate condoms just as much as the pill LOL. Diaphram sounds like a great alternative! Will you mix it with spermacide? Is DH happy if there is an accident? Maybe it's worth finding out the effectiveness and chatting with DH just incase a miracle conception happens LOL.

Best of luck for the lap and I hope they don't find anything too nasty! Gearing up to TTC is such an exciting time and I hope it goes smoothly for you.

[New Dawn]

Just thought I would remind you that the main reason a doctor would have given you Diane in the 1st place would be to help with your skin( acne ) ( hence why Diane is so much more expencive than other pills) so just be prepared for bad skin once you get of Diane....

[Aimz]

I've thought of that Tali. I went on Dianne when I was 15 due to severe acne on my back. I'm *hoping* I have grown out of the worst of it! But to be honest, I am more concerned these days about my health and wellbeing than having bad skin.