I'm 18 and in a long term relationship, I tried ortho cyclen before but I kept forgetting to take the pills every day, i've never had kids (I would love an IUD but I heard its only for women who have had kids) and I don't want the implanon or shot because i've heard bad stories about them. What should I get?What would be the best hormonal birth control method for me?
theres the Nuva ring. you just take it out once a month for your period. i use it and i like it way better than pills because you dont have to remember to take it daily. you cant feel it and its great if your body is sensitive to higher doses of estrogen like mine is, it has a lower dose so you dont get nausea or anything. its like its not even there.What would be the best hormonal birth control method for me?
Well there is the nuva ring which you insert into your vagina and leave in for 3 weeks and then take out the 4th for your period. And there is also the patch which you put on your belly, booty, or upper shoulder. You leave it on for 3 weeks and take off the 4th to have your period.
diaphragrm?
condoms?
coil?
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The Contraceptive Patch
At present this method is not commonly used and availability is restricted. The patches are square and plaster like. They contain estrogen and progestogen, which pass through the skin into the body and work in the same way as the Combined Pill; you change them each week for 3 weeks then have one patch free week. The patch is very sticky and will stay on in the shower etc. If for any reason it falls off, as long as you replace it within 24 hours it will still work. However, if you had sex without realising the patch had fallen off you may need emergency contraception. If you are unsure, use condoms until you have discussed it with your practitioner. A patch must be replaced every seven days and preferably applied to a new patch of skin to avoid causing itchiness. Ideal places for the patch would be thigh or buttock. The manufacturers recommend that patches should never be put on breasts.
Because the hormones are released into the bloodstream without needing to pass through the stomach, the patch will work even if you are sick. The patch can be made less effective by some forms of medication so always advise any practitioner prescribing anti-biotics that you are using the contraceptive patch.
Bear in mind
At present they are only available through your general practitioners.
The patch works less well for women weighing over 14 stone (90 kg).
The patch can cause some skin itchiness in some women and it can be seen.
The usual side effects associated with hormonal methods of contraception apply to the patch so you may experience tender breasts, an outbreak of spots, weight gain, feeling sick and moodiness.
Not all women can use the patch. You must tell your medical practitioner whether you have had or have a family history of certain diseases such as breast cancer, high blood pressure, thrombosis, heart disease or abnormality, liver problems, diabetes or bad migraines. If you are using the patch smoking can add medical risk.
This method of contraception will stop you from getting pregnant (over 99% effective) but it won鈥檛 stop you from getting an STI. Always use a condom as well as this method of contraception unless you are certain that neither you nor your partner have an STI.
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The Progestogen-only Pill
This type of pill is taken every day with no breaks. It only contains one hormone and works differently to the Combined Pill. It works in several ways. The first, by producing a thick plug of mucus in the cervix (entrance to the uterus) that stops the sperm reaching the egg, but also by making the lining of the uterus very thin which means a fertilized egg cannot settle and develop into a pregnancy. The common ones are: Micronor, Femulen, Norgeston, Noriday and Cerazette (Cerazette is new on the market and also stops ovulation in most cycles as well as working in the same way as the other pills mentioned above).
The Progestogen-only Pill is sometimes prescribed if the woman gets side effects from the Combined Pill, or there is some other medical reason why the Combined Pill could be harmful such as being overweight or smoking heavily. The Progestogen-only Pill can also be used by women who are breast-feeding their babies. Breast feeding alone is NOT a good method of contraception.
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It must be taken the same time every day or it will not work.
It may cause you to have irregular bleeding.
Progestogen-only methods of contraception are not affected by anti-biotics, but can be affected by some other medications.
This method of contraception will stop you from getting pregnant (99% effective if taken correctly) but it won鈥檛 stop you from getting an STI. Always use a condom as well as this method of contraception unless you are certain that neither you nor your partner have an STI.
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The Hormone Injection Depo Provera
The injection contains the hormone Progestogen and is given by injection into the buttocks every 12 weeks. It must be given by a trained medical practitioner. It works by preventing an egg being released (ovulation) and making the cervical mucus thick which should prevent the sperm from meeting the egg. Many young women really like this method of contraception as in most cases it stops periods after about 3 months and there is less chance of forgetting it.
As with all hormonal methods of contraception there are side effects which could be irregular periods or no periods, some weight gain, breast tenderness and mood swings.
There is some concern and ongoing study about the link between prolonged use of the injection and a drop in bone density. You need to discuss this with your medical practitioner who will take into account your family history and lifestyle.
Not everyone is suitable to have the hormone injection. You must discuss with your medical practitioner if you had diseases such as breast cancer, or cancer of the uterus, liver problems or severe depression in the past.
The injection only works if it is given regularly and in time. Make a note of your next appointment on your mobile or in your diary.
Progestogen-only methods of contraception are not affected by anti-biotics but can be affected by some other medications.
This method of contraception will stop you from getting pregnant (over 99% effective) but it won鈥檛 stop you from getting an STI. Always use a condom as well as this method of contraception unless you are certain that neither you nor your partner have an STI.
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The Implant (also called Implanon)
This method is becoming increasingly popular with young women. The implant is a small plastic tube (about 40mm in length), which is inserted by a trained medical practitioner under the skin of the upper arm under local anaesthetic. The implant contains progestogen, which is slowly released over time. The implant lasts for three years, at which time it must be removed and replaced (if required) by a trained practitioner.
It works by preventing an egg being released (ovulation) and making the cervical mucus thick, which should prevent the sperm from meeting the egg. As with all hormonal methods of contraception there are side effects which could be irregular periods/bleeds (often for the first six months) or no periods, some weight gain, breast tenderness and moodiness.
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Progestogen-only methods of contraception are not affected by anti-biotics but can be affected by some other medications. Some medicines can have an effect on how well the contraceptive implant works - if you take medication for epilepsy for example. Always tell the practitioner prescribing your contraception if you are on any other forms of medication.
Not all women can have the implant. You must discuss with your medical practitioner whether you have any family history of certain diseases 鈥?such as breast cancer, heart disease or abnormality, liver problems or if you have experienced an ectopic pregnancy.
This method of contraception will stop you from getting pregnant (over 99% effective) but it won鈥檛 stop you from getting an STI. Always use a condom as well as this method of contraception unless you are certain that neither you nor your partner have an STI.
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IUD
The IUD (Interauterine Device) used to be referred to as the coil. It is usually a T shaped plastic device, which incorporates a coil of copper within it. It is fitted into the uterus by a trained medical practitioner. Copper is used as it is a natural sperm repellent, which means the egg and the sperm should never meet. If however the egg is fertilized it cannot implant in the uterus because the IUD is in place. The IUD is a long term method of contraception lasting from between 3 and 10 years depending on the type inserted.
Fitting is done by a trained medical practitioner and they will need to see you again after 6 weeks to check the IUD is in place correctly. One or two soft threads hang down from the device through the cervix into your vagina (but still well inside the body) and you will be able to feel for them to check the device is in place. Fitting can sometimes be uncomfortable, particularly for young women who have not had children. You will be tested for STIs before an IUD is fitted as these will require treatment. An IUD does not cause infection but if you become infected with an STI the infection could be made worse.
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If you have painful heavy periods the IUD may not be suitable. However, modern IUDs are much smaller and less likely to increase your period loss than in previous times.
Occasionally, your IUD may move from its position or be pushed out completely but this is unusual. If you have an IUD in place and it feels uncomfortable you should get this checked out with your practitioner.
Not all women can have the IUD. You must discuss with your medical practitioner any history of problems with your uterus or cervix.
If you get pregnant whilst using an IUD there is a very small risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
This method of contraception will stop you from getting pregnant (99% effective) but it won鈥檛 stop you from getting an STI. Always use a condom as well as this method of contraception unless you are certain that neither you nor your partner have an STI.
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IUS (sometimes called the Mirena)
try a nuva ring .. never had it .. heard good things though.
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