So I am obviously not desperately concerned about contraceptives at the moment.
BUT this is going to be our last child. And I haven't even properly glimpsed at what kind of contraceptives are out there since before I decided TTC #1 - over 6.5yrs ago.
DH and I have discussed surgical options, but although we are both certain that baby number 4 will be the last, neither of us are quite ready to look at the absolute finality of surgery yet. Both of us are still in our 20's - so if we go that route, it probably won't be for a few more years yet.
I would also prefer to avoid hormonal contraceptives if possible. Two reasons: 1) I have tended to gain weight whilst on them in the past (Pill, mini-pill, implannon) 2) I have also tended to loose my sex drive (and this has a big impact on my relationship, so neither of us wish to go down that route).
We have tended to rely on condoms between children, and will likely use these again initally (for the first year after bubs is born, whilst I am breastfeeding), but would definitely like something more permanant at some point.
But I am aware that by ruling out surgical options, and hormonal options, I have pretty much limited myself. So what contraceptives are there on the market which doesn't contain hormones????
Normally we use a combination of NFP (natural family planning) and withdrawal. I know my cycle and have a general idea of when I'm ovulating. We use withdrawal or condoms up to ovulation and dont bother after. Obviously there is some risk in this method. Otherwise, a diaphragm may help.
You could get fitted for a diaphragm, although it isn't 'permanent' it can be inserted at a time that's not quite so disruptive.
Your other option I think would be a copper IUD - I don't think they have hormones? Not like the Mirena anyway.
FWIW, I have said it before but I can't recommend the vasectomy enough, lol. But obviously when you are sure you are ready.
I was going to suggest an IUD too. I think they do release a hormone but it's not in your blood stream, it interacts directly with your uterus lining?? Maybe?
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Non hormonal contraceptives????
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