|
A good number of posts in the old thread, even from regulars, in there were posts asking for reassurance about their particular situation. And we're here to help our lady goon friends not be assholes to them. It's just an organized quick check guide for anyone who has questions they may not want to post about. 
|
#
¿
Jan 18, 2011 02:41
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 27, 2024 14:00 |
|
|
showbiz_liz posted:So they always say "before having unprotected sex, get tested." But how exactly does that work? Where do you go? Do you need an appointment? What's the turnaround? Can somebody just walk me through the whole procedure, from the initial conversation to getting the results? I've never had to deal with this but I might soon. I believe planned parenthoods do hiv/std/etc testing. Not all of them have the same services, but you can call and ask the ones near you if they do. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to answer anything for you. e: better yet they have a big Q&A laid out about it http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hiv-testing-19857.htm Kerfuffle fucked around with this message at 03:28 on Jan 18, 2011 |
|
#
¿
Jan 18, 2011 03:24
|
|
|
Ask your pharmacist. Hell, any pharmacist. This is their area. They'll be able to tell you if you shouldn't take it and can possibly suggest a better option for your joints if it's not compatible. Don't take it until you're sure, stop if you're taking it already.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 19, 2011 06:48
|
|
|
It's very possible. Especially if going off the birth control was the only thing that changed. It's not uncommon, but side effects vary from person to person.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 19, 2011 19:01
|
|
|
DrNutt posted:Also, I didn't see much on weight gain in the op, but it's one of the most common concerns I deal with (sadly). Extreme weight gain via water weight isn't fake though. In the last thread someone gained an alarming amount of water weight in just a few days, and dropped it quickly after stopping the birth control.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 20, 2011 04:29
|
|
|
I believe that % is the amount of failure of perfect use out of 100 people, over the course of a year. Sterilization like essure has a failure rate because of the risk eptopic pregnancies.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 21, 2011 05:54
|
|
|
cheese eats mouse posted:I've been on the NuvaRing for almost 3 years now and despite the $40 a month I pay I swear by it.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 22, 2011 07:49
|
|
|
Word.  I wish there was a generic version or something, but Nuvaring seems like one of those cases where that just isn't going to happen.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 22, 2011 08:11
|
|
|
cheese eats mouse posted:Yea I saw that. Maybe now I can get back on it since I stopped for money reasons. I wouldn't have known without you guys. If money is an issue seriously go to PP or something, you'll get it for a lot less than $25 I'm sure. What horrible insurance you have though, jesus. Mine is $25 with insurance and that is still entirely too much for monthly birth control. fake edit: I have too many posts  real edit: Lie about having insurance if you go to PP, you won't get in trouble or anything, and paying $40 a pop for it you may as well not have any. Kerfuffle fucked around with this message at 09:29 on Jan 22, 2011 |
|
#
¿
Jan 22, 2011 09:16
|
|
|
The only thing that would affect you if the formula changed would be the hormone dosage. Which isn't too likely to have changed, and if it did, information about it would be openly and easily available. You'll probably be ok if it worked out fine for you once, but birth control is a little unpredictable when it comes to period skipping so just keep that in mind. 
|
|
#
¿
Jan 24, 2011 03:02
|
|
|
Anyone know if my gynecologist would give me huff if I had essure done but still wanted to be on birth control too? I'm also worried my insurance company would just flat out no cover it. Regular lightened periods are so nice..
|
|
#
¿
Jan 27, 2011 07:51
|
|
|
Planned Parenthood is there for situations like yours. It's completely confidential. So if your girlfriend wants to get on birth control, she can go there for it. Depending on the birth control, she can a generic form of it (same effectiveness as brand name) but for a whole lot cheaper.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 27, 2011 09:27
|
|
|
It's far more likely that people just aren't using protection at all, along with the high chance that your school only teaches abstinence am I right? You can both go in and ask anything you want. Remember they're there to help you out. Not rat you out for trying to be responsible. Also, if you're -really- worried and -really- can't afford an abortion, (the abortion pill is from what I've heard, physically brutal* and it doesn't come cheap) use two kinds of protection.*I guess you wouldn't quite know but apparently it's like the worst period cramps of your life plus overwhelming nausea, but they give you meds to curb that thankfully.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 27, 2011 09:38
|
|
|
Unrelated but I have a good image for the OP   because it ownsownsowns
|
|
#
¿
Jan 27, 2011 16:22
|
|
|
I swear to god someone in the previous thread had a very similar problem, but I don't think it was daily. Is your doctor your GP or your OBGYN? Sometimes regular doctors aren't quite as aware of certain side effects.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 29, 2011 07:59
|
|
|
Lackadaisical posted:I'd just like to say that this method is how I was conceived. Ahaha so was my brother. My mom had me because she didn't think she could get pregnant for months or something after she quit taking birth control. Oh mom.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 31, 2011 04:19
|
|
|
Namirsolo posted:It's too bad we don't have an equivalent of vasectomies (out patient surgery and reversible). Essure is this pretty much except all your stuff still works.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 2, 2011 23:31
|
|
|
Eat a lot of yogurt? v v
|
|
#
¿
Feb 6, 2011 20:48
|
|
|
Tell them what side effects you were having that were bothering you. They'll be able to recommend you better options. Just remember that if you feel like the side effects are really bothering you before the 3 month "trial" period, just quit taking it and try for something else. Some side effects aren't worth trudging through. Especially emotional ones.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 12, 2011 06:34
|
|
|
ann disaster posted:Is the other shoe going to drop soon? Like EPW said, chill out. And don't stress about worrying about side effects either. Your body can start feeling "fake" side effects from you worrying about getting real ones.You have birth control that works well for you, enjoy it!
|
|
#
¿
Feb 14, 2011 23:54
|
|
|
No hormonal birth control can promise not to have side effects from the hormones. Any reason you're strictly ruling out depo? As for your side effect questions, no one can say. Your GP/OBGYN can recommend you birth control based on the side effects you're worried about, and you can go through trial and error. There's no good way of knowing what will be perfect for you and what won't.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 17, 2011 21:45
|
|
|
Marshmallow Mayhem posted:I've heard nothing but horror stories about depo, cuz the the insane level of hormonal spiking every few months. Weight gain, moodiness, periods lasting months, etc. I definitely want none of that. Like I said, the side effects that other people experienced are not relevant to you. Side effects vary from person to person. Since you want something low maintenance and longterm Mirena is probably a good choice to look into. But depo is just as viable as an option.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 18, 2011 06:43
|
|
|
There are plenty of birth controls that can clear up acne and most hormonal birth control have the goal of lighter easier periods in mind. Definitely see your obgyn and try something else, that sounds awful. Since you're good at taking pills there's a lot of options for you to try. Your symptoms might be the hormone dosage or just your reaction to that particular pill. Hopefully your next birth control attempt will go better.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 20, 2011 07:47
|
|
|
Bagleworm posted:Can someone explain what's up with the anti-Planned Parentood stuff in the States right now? Did it pass in house and is now going through Senate? Is that how it works?  The Senate has to reject that poo poo. It has to.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 23, 2011 06:14
|
|
|
Showtime! posted:Weird, I was supposed to skip it but it decided to come anyway. Here's to hoping that it goes away by the weekend. Sadly it's part of the risk of stacking pills. But it isn't uncommon for that to happen even if you don't skip. Periods can often be triggered early by stress and such.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 24, 2011 07:13
|
|
|
Was there a chart or a site posted in the last thread that showed which birth controls use similar hormones or something? I can't remember if it's real or if I'm making it up.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 26, 2011 00:07
|
|
|
Reformed Tomboy posted:I don't even know how to respond to you. So she goes to the doctor? Who cares. She's not doing what he's advising, which is just as bad. What do you think a bunch of internet girls are going to help you with? That's my point. She has too much going on for any of us to help her. Especially when she won't listen to her real doctor. Yeah there's not much anyone can do if your wife is too stuck in her opinions to want to help herself first. She needs a different kind of help.
|
|
#
¿
Mar 9, 2011 22:48
|
|
|
Marshmallow Mayhem posted:Paraguard and depo aren't the same thing? I think she's just mentioning them together as low maintenance birth controls that have minimal user error.
|
|
#
¿
Mar 11, 2011 00:29
|
|
|
Seriously? who cares the point of her question was obvious
|
|
#
¿
Mar 11, 2011 00:57
|
|
|
DRP Solved! posted:It sounds like she's asking why their perfect use and typical use failure rates are different (e.g. Depo: 99.7% efficacy for perfect use; 97% efficacy with typical use) . There are many reasons why these would be different. For example, you're supposed to get the Depo shot every 12-14 weeks, but you forget your appointment and get it injected 16 weeks after your last shot (2 weeks late). Bam, you just went from perfect use to typical use. Is it really as stretched as 12-14 weeks? I thought it was more stringent, but I assumed people set up appointments to go again after each shot. And just wondering, would the whole 3 months be at the typical use rate?
|
|
#
¿
Mar 11, 2011 01:31
|
|
|
DRP Solved! posted:I'm not really sure what you mean by your second question though, could you elaborate a bit more? I'm asking like if you got the shot late enough for it to be reduced in effectiveness (97%) would the entire 3 months that the depo lasts be at that same level of protection? Or would it just be the first week or something?
|
|
#
¿
Mar 11, 2011 01:57
|
|
|
Geolicious posted:I wonder if men would take it? They seem to have this whole ego-type thing tied up with their perceived virility. I know some guys would, but I could see some men putting up the same fuss as they do about a vasectomy. Understandably, there are permanent awful side effects that can occur with vasectomies. I asked my SO and I respect his justifiable fear of being in permanent pain. I wouldn't do it either, regardless of how unlikely the chances. Tubal ligation is a serious surgery too, which neither of us support getting done so v v.
|
|
#
¿
Mar 15, 2011 23:27
|
|
But, this is really the only subject that my guy is "typical" on.
|
Sulla-Marius 88 posted:I know someone who doesn't bother with her placebo week, and just starts the new cycle anew every time, without waiting. I.e she just does a 3-week cycle with actives every day ad infinitum. She's been doing this since December. lol she's just skipping periods If you were a lady, and didn't get any annoying side effects from pill stacking and didn't get periods because of it, would you stack? Birth control is advertised to be "period control" anyway. Seriously, look for it next time you see a commercial for any birth control.
|
|
#
¿
Mar 23, 2011 21:29
|
|
|
spatula posted:WOW!!! AFAIK it's always been around that price everywhere else (CVS in my case), I guess Walmart decided to join the crowd. I got that same sticker shock when there was a mishap with my insurance about a year ago. Nuvaring needs a generic but it will never happen ugh. Hopefully PP can help you out though, good luck.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 3, 2011 22:01
|
|
|
I guess here is a better place to ask than anywhere else. I got a new multivitamin recently. Unlike my old one, this one has iron. I've heard conflicting things about women taking iron, is there anything inherently bad about taking it or anything I should be aware of in terms of women health issues?
|
|
#
¿
Apr 5, 2011 17:55
|
|
|
DRP Solved! posted:How much iron is in each multivitamin? Vitamin says 18mg, and I wouldn't say too high. I think I get more iron from eating certain cereal and peanut butter than anything else. Inle-rah posted:What have you heard bad about taking iron? The main issue many women have with iron is that it can be constipating or sometimes hard on the stomach if you take it without food. A lot of doctors think that most women should take iron supplements...some birth control pills contain iron in the placebo week. If you notice yourself having constipation issues, just take a stool softener. I think it's partly a leftover bad stigma and fear of iron poisoning I had as a kid (I was odd). Maybe I'm thinking of post-menopausal women too.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 5, 2011 21:14
|
|
|
lou reed posted:Okay, I had someone tell me today she conceived despite being on Depo, using a condom (that broke) and taking emergency contraception within a day. I know no form of birth control is 100%... but if the Depo was current (didn't wait too long between shots or something) and the Plan B was taken within a reasonable time period, how possible is that, really? extraordinarily low Why would she use plan b if she was on depo though? Condoms with birth control I can understand people using if they're really paranoid or just have other reasons, but taking plan b while on an active birth control is kind of over the top. 
|
|
#
¿
Apr 7, 2011 00:50
|
|
|
DrNewton posted:I am allergic to Lube. Nasty stuff it does to me.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 17, 2011 05:02
|
|
|
DrNewton posted:I am surprised that somebody at a BC would tell me to use Vaseline. then again i once was told honey is a good substituted. *shrugs* I think this is the most natural one I know of: Purified water, Plant Cellulose (from cotton), Cyamopsis (Guar Conditioners), Carrageegan, Nori & Wakame (Seaweed Extracts), Potassium Sorbate
|
|
#
¿
Apr 17, 2011 19:31
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 27, 2024 14:00 |
|
|
I don't know why I didn't link the actual product in my post, if you're interested in trying it here's the linku: http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-lubricants/water-based/sliquid-sea
|
|
#
¿
Apr 18, 2011 01:35
|
|