I don't know if it's related, but I had my Mirena taken out a couple of weeks ago and my acne has gotten terrible.
Does anyone use a diaphragm or cervical cap? I really want something (in addition to condoms) that isn't hormonal.


I don't know if it's related, but I had my Mirena taken out a couple of weeks ago and my acne has gotten terrible.
Does anyone use a diaphragm or cervical cap? I really want something (in addition to condoms) that isn't hormonal.
I've been on birth control since I was 13 ( too young I.M.O. as my body only had a year and a half of menstruation prior.) I really would love to stop taking it, but I'm sexually active (monogamous relationship). I think B.C. puts women a little out of sync with their bodies. I really would love to look into something more natural, like taking my temperature and fertility charting.
Luckily, I've never had much acne (could it be do to the B.C.??) so I don't think that will be an issue for me. Hopefully adjusting to my normal cycle won't be too rough :\




I only went on birth control (yaz) solely because I WAS going to try accutane, but decided better of it. And I've been on birth control for around a year now, even though I'm not sexually active. My face has cleared up tremendously. Though, I did gain A LITTLE weight when I started (my boobs got a half cup size bigger), I was super anxious all the time, and I now have cellulite, which I didn't before--at least not noticeably.
The only reason I would go off of it is to clear up my cellulite. But I'm afraid it would make my acne worse again. Though, at least you're on spiro. I think I read on acne.org or someplace like that that spiro generally clears up 85% of the acne, but spiro and birth control together clear up 87% or some jazz like that. Which if that's true, that tells me that you'll be fine.![]()
I'm totally weirded out--I've already gotten my period (at the same time I was scheduled to get it on the pill). I can't tell if this is withdrawal bleeding still, or if this means that my body has gotten back on track. Seems like an entirely too fast turnaround???




^ I expected that it wouldn't come back for like 6 months!



I used a lot of different methods, but one worth noting is...:
1.Depo shot. I got off it because it made me bleed EVERY SINGLE DAY for 6 months.
2.Symptoms when I got off it: Heavy bleeding for days to the point of fainting. ER nurse said it was my body withdrawing.
3.I use birth control now (Yaz) but I used pull out method until I got back on birth control.





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I experimented with taking the pill (yasmin, YAZ, ortho-tri cyclen lo, various generics) when I was age 16-18 and found that it just doesn't work for me, nor is it healthy. Every kind I tried had side effects that outweighed the positives of being on it. I gained weight/lost weight, nausea, skin probs, etc..
its best to just let the body do its thing.
I would suggest looking into the fertility awareness method and looking into what specific herbs to take to make the transition easier... a couple that come to mind that I think would help would be Dong Quai and raspberry leaf.
I don't use BC.... I use the FAM and use condoms when I'm fertile or with a new partner, and because I'm single I'm most always with a new partner so I always use condoms. In the future though I plan on being with a partner who has a vasectomy because I don't want my own children, I want to adopt.
Today is my first day off Yaz, which made me gain weight. Im also terrified of getting acneHopefully I won't have any too-crazy side effects.





I don't normally chime in (on a personal level). But, this is one time that I feel I should. I have been using the ParaGuard IUD for the last 2+ years. I was really, really worried about getting it. Of course, I was really worried about hormonal contraceptive as well. I was worried about perforating my uterus. I was worried about side effects, such as heavier periods (like they weren't heavy enough and long enough and painful enough to begin with). I had gotten pregnant on the sponge, the foam, condoms, and while nursing (before ever getting my period back). Plus, I had taken Yaz and ended up with high blood pressure and the Depo shot completely took away my sex drive (making birth control a mute point all together). I seriously used to have periods that lasted 10 super heavy days (clots, terrible cramps (to the point of doctor prescribed pain medication), many nights of waking to clean up a mess (with a tampon in and night-time pad), serious mood swings, and more). It was terrible. I also have four beautiful boys, all of which were conceived while in the process of prevention. My husband and I joke that we can get pregnant by looking at each other from across the room. The ParaGuard has changed everything. By removing the hormones, I have removed almost all of my side effects. I have not gotten pregnant. My periods last four days and are never to the point that I have to get up in the middle of the night to change anything. With the addition of a cup (rather than tampons), my cramps are non-existent. The only thing that I experience is a slight breakout close to period time and a dip in my energy level. I absolutely love the ParaGuard IUD. It is my answer. No hormones. No true side effects. No worries. And, my hormonal acne does not act up anymore than it did without BC. As for insertion, it isn't pleasant, but it isn't, by far, the worst thing I've experienced. It is hormone-free and lasts for ten years. What more could a girl ask for? So, take it or leave it....my two cents goes whole-heartedly toward the ParaGuard IUD coupled with a cup during menses....the magic combination for me.... Hope this helps in some small way....![]()
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Wow, I really appreciate all of this! You really addressed all of my fears. I have been contemplating getting the ParaGard (by the way, how much did it cost? I have insurance), but was afraid of all of the complications people complain about. Then again, people only tend to give opinions on such things when they're disappointed, so it's hard to discern what the 'typical' experience is. Thank you!!!
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I am not joking...now is the time to sit down...I had insurance...and it cost me.......my specialist co-pay of $25....yes, for ten years of birth control, I paid a whopping $25. Of course, my insurance, at the time was AWESOME (I had Aetna)....but, from what the nurses told me, it is normally 80% insurance, 20% out of pocket....you can ask your gyno to give you an estimate of how much it will cost. Just give them a call. They are usually familiar enough with the individual insurance companies to give you an accurate estimate. But, according to the nurses in my gyno office, most people expect it to be more...but, it is usually way less than what you pay, even in one year of normal BC pill co-pays, for the ParaGard for those that have insurance. I guess the insurance companies normally see the advantange of the one-time cost of BC (per 10 years) compared to a new life...Yeah, $25 well-spent!![]()
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I also gained weight on Yaz....evil little pill....
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I do agree...people only seem to voice their opinion when they have a negative experience. I can only speak for myself and two other people that I personally know that are on the ParaGard IUD. All three of us love it. Two of us, for sure, have experienced lighter periods. (We both have had children. The third woman has not. But, while she has not had children and has not volunteered her "personal experience" as far as her period goes, has told me on numerous occasions that she will be having this IUD removed when it expires and having another one immediately inserted. So, it can't be that bad!) So, for no money per month, lighter periods per month, and no hormones per month, I am free to be spontaneous (whenever I feel like making him happy - I think I'm more asexual than I have yet to admit) whenever I feel like it. Ten years of freedom is worth the five minutes (or less) of discomfort and the little out of pocket expense at the gyno office. I must stress that, even with the ParaGard, the big difference (as far as cramps and physical discomfort) came when I also incorporated the cup. Cutting out tampons was equivalent to cutting out cramps and three to five days of menstruation. Cutting out hormonal contraceptives was equivalent to giving me back my sexual freedom and my independence from hormonal BC side effects. And, come on, ten years of worry-free sex....priceless...![]()
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I'm considering switching to ParaGuard when my Mirena is due for replacement. It sounds fantastic.
And I'll just chime in about the cost -- I actually didn't have insurance when I got my Mirena, and paid (including "installation") $800. But 5 years of no discernable period, almost no cramps.....yeah. Worth it to say the least.
I made an appointment to get the ParaGard (it should totally be spelled "ParaGuard"...I don't know why it's not) next week! I'll definitely update on how that goes... I'm really nervous about the pain since I've never had a baby.



It's spelled "Gard"!?? Well, shit. I can't tell you how much I hate that.
If the pain is comparable to Mirena installation, you'll be ok. I haven't ever had tots either, but I did ok. It's a sort of pinchy, sharp, crampy pain, but it's not intense and it's short-lived. After a few days of cramps I was dandy. You'll do great!!




i had mirena, which ive heard is similar to paraguard...it didnt really hurt putting it in, and later in the day i felt some mild period like cramps...but over all it wasnt bad.
(but ive had a kid...so idk if that makes a difference or not)
i think your gonna love having it.





I think I might be pregnant.
^ Oh jesus. Is that good or bad??
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