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 Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 2:16 pm
PhaedraMcSpiffy Wait... I'm not familiar with the implantation-methods, but does the ring use hormones, or is it like the IUD? (In related news: I'm scared 'cause I'm gonna start on The Pill soon. Any of you guys have difficulty remembering to take it or side effects or anything?) The ring uses hormones much like the patch does, and you remove it yourself, unlike an IUD, which you have to have a doctor remove. And the ring is much more preferred for younger women, since IUD's can be dangerous for some, and can be a bit extreme. When I took the pill [I was 13, and using it to help SEVERE cramps], I would place the pack of pills right next to my toothbrush so that every morning when I woke up to get ready for school, or whatever [I don't like to sleep in], they'd be right there. And I also used a Post-It note on my mirror that said "take pill-6 AM". It helped-I never missed a day.
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:58 pm
Thanks. The problem is, I'm REALLY bad at having a schedule. And my school is weird. Wednesday, we have a late start, so I sleep in. And on weekends I don't wake up until... really late. I'm thinking I'll have to pick a time early in the night. I'm just worried because my sister (using them to regulate cycle) got a different brand and probably a different dose than I did. She got Ortho Tri Cylen LO, and I got Desogen. The nurse at Planned Parenthood was worried because I told them I had problems sometimes with depression and anxiety. I think she said she gave me a slightly-lower dose. I'm just worried that it won't work, even though I also plan to use condoms. Also, I went online and read testimonials about Desogen, and apparantly everyone hates it. Also, I dunno if I'll be able to start taking the pills this week because my period is at least 8 days late*. It had better get here soon (ie: Before Sunday!) because I've never skipped one before. *(Don't worry. It's biologically impossible for me to be pregnant, unless I was magically and spermlessly impregnated with the next savior/antichrist.) Sol_Lunarena It's not that bad, but it can be difficult to remember to take, since it has to be at the same time everyday. And the ring isn't an IUD, and it uses hormones. So, um, wouldn't that make it not work? You said the hormones in birth control didn't work for you. I'd still try it, though.
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:02 am
PhaedraMcSpiffy Thanks. The problem is, I'm REALLY bad at having a schedule. And my school is weird. Wednesday, we have a late start, so I sleep in. And on weekends I don't wake up until... really late. I'm thinking I'll have to pick a time early in the night. I'm just worried because my sister (using them to regulate cycle) got a different brand and probably a different dose than I did. She got Ortho Tri Cylen LO, and I got Desogen. The nurse at Planned Parenthood was worried because I told them I had problems sometimes with depression and anxiety. I think she said she gave me a slightly-lower dose. I'm just worried that it won't work, even though I also plan to use condoms. Also, I went online and read testimonials about Desogen, and apparantly everyone hates it. Also, I dunno if I'll be able to start taking the pills this week because my period is at least 8 days late*. It had better get here soon (ie: Before Sunday!) because I've never skipped one before. *(Don't worry. It's biologically impossible for me to be pregnant, unless I was magically and spermlessly impregnated with the next savior/antichrist.) Sol_Lunarena It's not that bad, but it can be difficult to remember to take, since it has to be at the same time everyday. And the ring isn't an IUD, and it uses hormones. So, um, wouldn't that make it not work? You said the hormones in birth control didn't work for you. I'd still try it, though. I've never had any problems remembering my Pill, which is what I was most worried about. A couple of times I almost missed it, but I just take it at breaktime. The only side effects I've had so far are weight gain (which was happening anyway, I think it's just been exaggerated), lack of sex drive (which went away) and a one-month period while my body got used to it (irritating, but easy to deal with). You could always just take a pill at dinnertime, unless they vary by loads. You'd be surprised how easy it is to not miss it though - you're so worried about missing it that you always take it. XP
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:04 am
I'm a big fan of the IUD, though I'm using the hormone varity. It's like... .002% more effective than the copper, and I'm all about having lighter periods and no cramps.
If hormonal methods don't work for you, the ring won't work, because it is a hormonal form of contraception. The best idea would probably be to get a copper IUD, which is completly non-hormonal and still one of the most effective forms of birth control aside from sterilization, plus they can last up to 12 years if you want it to.
I coudln't do the pill, I know that I'd forget. While I was pregnant I could almost never remember to take my vitamins daily, so I'm not going to kid myself.
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:25 pm
i had to set the alarm on my cell phone so i'd remember every day. o_o
thanks to the alarm i never forgot, though. i'm looking into an IUD right now since i have a bunch of money. figure i'll see if i can get one soon rather than wait until after i pay my college tuition and become dirt poor. surprised
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:18 pm
Yikes. I can't even remember the multivitamins I bought a week ago. But I DO have an alarm on my watch and I think I'll be too scared to forget. (The nurse at PP was worried I'd have problems and ignore them, so I told her "Don't worry, I'm a major hypochondriac! If anything goes wrong I'll be too freaked out not to call.") But I'm still very nervous and excited! Spiral Out If hormonal methods don't work for you, the ring won't work, because it is a hormonal form of contraception. That's what I thought. The ring is inserted vaginally, but it's not a spermicide or implantation-prevention, it's just the same stuff as the pill, right?
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:52 pm
PhaedraMcSpiffy Yikes. I can't even remember the multivitamins I bought a week ago. But I DO have an alarm on my watch and I think I'll be too scared to forget. (The nurse at PP was worried I'd have problems and ignore them, so I told her "Don't worry, I'm a major hypochondriac! If anything goes wrong I'll be too freaked out not to call.") But I'm still very nervous and excited! Spiral Out If hormonal methods don't work for you, the ring won't work, because it is a hormonal form of contraception. That's what I thought. The ring is inserted vaginally, but it's not a spermicide or implantation-prevention, it's just the same stuff as the pill, right? The ring is still the same hormones as the pill/patch. Technically,though, some pill formulations do actually prevent implantation by making the uterine lining unsuitable. Others prevent ovulation. Often, they do both -- ovulation is suppressed, and the uterine lining is unsuitable just in case an egg is released and fertilized.
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