Hey..my advice is stay away from depovera..everyone is different I know but this caused me excessive weight gain,horrible acne along neck and jaw line,mood swings to the max and of the 2 doses I had,I didn't get a period for over 18 mths.I was bloated and had severe headaches..my cycle has never been the same since..never again...good luck with ur choice
Definitely a difficult choice! Great that you're doing your research and exploring your options. I have studied most forms of contraception in great depth, and if you want something that is reliable, but has less impact on your body and your hormones, I'd look into NuvaRing (as mentioned by Jennifer). They don't protect against STD's, so you would still need to use condoms, but because they only release hormones around the cervix, they don't mess with your hormones/emotions etc. like the OCP does.
Diaphragms used with spermicide are also reliable (especially if a condom is used too), but they can be a bit difficult to use. If you know your cycle and fertile times really well (as you seem to), you could look at Prostinor-9 as a back-up if you have any slip ups during possibly fertile times.
I'm a Naturopath, and I'm very passionate about natural fertility/contraception and charting, but totally understand that this isn't appropriate with new partners. If you would like any more info on contraceptive options, you're welcome to call me at BB centre on Thursdays, or msg me.
Good luck with your decision making! I'm sure you'll get lots of info and feedback from the wonderful women on these forums.
I would have to say that if you want something that doesnt mess up you cycle and you dont have to worrie about than i would recomend a copper iud, i had one and loved it. you will cycle naturally and it lasts i think from 3-5 yrs and if and when you decide that you want to have another baby you have it out and you dont have to wait for the chemicals to ware off.
thank you everybody for your input. Will let you know which one I will be going with. I think I forgot to mention in the initial post that I've not carried a child to full term (had a 12w m/c).
Nicole - a special thanks - I'm studying Bachelor of Health Science with a major in Naturopathy so I'm very much "anti chemical" - when I decide to "settle down" to one partner, then I'll probably give you a ring to discuss other options.
Last edited by AngelPunks; August 26th, 2008 at 08:04 AM.
ok I'm on the pill temporarily - I've had all the screenings done for an IUD. I will need to decide in 3 months time (when they want me back in for a check-up) if I'm going to go down the IUD path.
I had both the nurse and the gyno looking "up there" to guage if I could get an IUD even though I'd not had kids - seems they can't see a reason why I can't.
I might just stay on the pill for the time being, will probably sit down next year and discuss other options with whichever partner I'm currently with.
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