I just had my first PP appointment, and my doctor and I discussed birth control options. Seems laughable after going through IF, but I definitely don't want another for a few years so better safe than sorry!
She prescribed me the progesterone only pill since I'm still breastfeeding, and she gave me some info about the IUD since I'm considering that. But now I'm googling and it sounds like they could both potentially flare up my PCOS symptoms, especially acne and weight gain, which I do not want!
This got me wondering - what is everyone else planning to do for birth control? Any experience with the progesterone only pill, and did you experience any negative side effects? Any other PCOS ladies out there, and what are you planning to do?
I just had my appt on Monday, and I got an Rx for the progesterone only pill. But I think I will switch to the Nexplanon (progesterone arm implant) this summer. I don't trust myself to remember to take it at the same time every day, even with an alarm. That's why I was on Nuvaring for years before trying. If only I had known I had IF issues!
I would do NFP if we were going to anything to prevent. I will personally never take BC again. When we are done and if we dont want to NFP DH will get snipped. That aside... I liked the nuva ring. The hormones are low and circulating the way they would the pill. I had a horrible experience with an Iud and cannot recommend them. Have you taken the pill before? Did you respond positively.
Post by creepyeyeball on May 26, 2016 15:31:41 GMT -5
Nursing prevents ovulation for me until I night wean. After that we use NFP, but since we're open to more we'll probably just let whatever happens happen.
Post by richaroodo on May 26, 2016 16:07:32 GMT -5
I had the Mirena placed this morning. I had it between baby 2 and 3 for five years and loved every second of it. Nothing to remember and no periods. I am horrible at remembering pills so that is not an option for me.
I'm still not sure. I got a script for the mini pill. My ob is all about the Mirena, but I have hesitations based on stories like MissMusic 's. For now, we are pulling out. I wouldn't mind doing NFP, but I get O pain for a good week and I need to get my first pp period. I guess I'm in a holding pattern right now.
We are 99.9% done but I can't give the go ahead for a vasectomy just yet. Eventually, I think that's what we'll do.
I'm like creepyeyeball in that I know for sure I don't ovulate until I night wean. With DS1 that was around a year and DD closer to 10 months. As soon as they sttn I got one cycle and then bfp the next. I was happy with the spacing so I didn't ever do anything to prevent. When we were preventing before #1 we did NFP successfully for about a year, then took a calculated risk one day and the baby train was off. I'm open to the idea of one more and since I know what to expect while nursing as far as my cycle goes I feel confident relying on that alone for a good while. DH will likely get a vasectomy when/if #4 happens. I was on bcp before learning about NFP and had all the symptoms. I felt pregnant all the time- weight gain, acne, mood swings, sore boobs. The only one I ever felt good on was OTC and name brand only, but it was like $75/mo.
IUDs and the implant freak me out. I'm fine with remembering a pill but I hate screwing up what's working hormonally, sort of like buttercup said.
I also kind of like the thrill of wondering each month of an oops could've happened. I'll be sad if we ever go a permanent route.
We used it successfully to avoid for almost 7 years before TTC, but we are super strict about it. I am a little worried about how sleep deprivation/inconsistencies will impact my temps. I was also kind of hoping to suppress ovulation for a bit by breastfeeding. Sadly, that was a no-go.
I'm going to start temping next week to get myself back in the habit.
We used it successfully to avoid for almost 7 years before TTC, but we are super strict about it. I am a little worried about how sleep deprivation/inconsistencies will impact my temps. I was also kind of hoping to suppress ovulation for a bit by breastfeeding. Sadly, that was a no-go.
I'm going to start temping next week to get myself back in the habit.
I don't think temping is accurate when you're not sleeping consistently.
okiemama I love the thrill of a potential oops too.
Post by rubykitten on May 26, 2016 20:32:39 GMT -5
I tried bcp and they gave me chest pain (looking back it may have been severe heartburn, which is not as bad but still awful) so I won't take any hormonal bc. And this lo is our first and we want more, so condoms it is!
TI #1: Femera (follies not growing) TI #2: Femera and Follistim (follies not growing) -MC Feb 2015 TI #3: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #4: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #5: Femera, Follistim and Trigger BFP!!! Due Date: 4/9/16
I just had my PP appt and I was given an rx for the mini pill. I'm not sure if I will actually take it though. H and I are thinking we may just use condoms since we know we want one more and since it took us 2 years to get S, getting pg wouldn't be the WORST thing. We do plan to wait the recommended 18 months between pregnancies, but I have been on almost every BC option imaginable and disliked most of them except for nuvaring, which I can't take at the moment. I did have an IUD before we started ttc which I loved until it started giving me cysts.
Omg you guys are freaking me out about the mini pill. I don't know why I'm worried because I have IF issues anyway, so the likelihood of getting pregnant isn't high. But I still REALLY don't want another baby for 3-4 years. Definitely using condoms in conjunction. And then calling my midwife to schedule a time to get the Nexplanon!
Omg you guys are freaking me out about the mini pill. I don't know why I'm worried because I have IF issues anyway, so the likelihood of getting pregnant isn't high. But I still REALLY don't want another baby for 3-4 years. Definitely using condoms in conjunction. And then calling my midwife to schedule a time to get the Nexplanon!
Same. I am getting freaked out about the mini pull too! I sent an email to my doctor and she recommended only taking the mini pill while BFing and once you stop BFing you should choose a different BC option due to the fact that it is not as effective as other options. So that made me feel a little better but I still don't know how long I will be EBF... And who knows if I will even have sex before that's up. My sex drive is nonexistent. Bleh
Omg you guys are freaking me out about the mini pill. I don't know why I'm worried because I have IF issues anyway, so the likelihood of getting pregnant isn't high. But I still REALLY don't want another baby for 3-4 years. Definitely using condoms in conjunction. And then calling my midwife to schedule a time to get the Nexplanon!
I used it without getting pregnant. The effective rate is good if you take it at the same time every day. If you miss it, use a backup or abstain for a few days.
Not remembering to take the pill at the same time is why I switched to NuvaRing in college. I think Nexplanon will be a better bet for me.
Post by URMySunshine77 on May 27, 2016 22:14:00 GMT -5
I was happy with a copper IUD before TTC. I prefer a non hormonal option. I'm not sure if we'll do IUD or vasectomy because we are done with two. My age is high risk now.
I learned while trying to ttc. I read taking charge of your fertily after researching ways to know when you are ovulataing.I learned to temp and chart cm. after about 9 months ttc I met and OB who did the crieghton model for relgious reasons. It was by far my favorite method. It is cm only but there are very specific rules. She taught me.
Also found out about it by TTC. Except I could never use it because my cycles are ALL OVER the place. I've ovulated anywhere from CD16 to CD26. I don't want the stress of waiting for fertile signs. I'd rather just nip it in the bud and prevent ovulation.
Also found out about it by TTC. Except I could never use it because my cycles are ALL OVER the place. I've ovulated anywhere from CD16 to CD26. I don't want the stress of waiting for fertile signs. I'd rather just nip it in the bud and prevent ovulation.
Ditto all of this. Since I have PCOS it would be very difficult to use nfp to avoid getting pregnant. Sometimes I would have cycles that went on for 80+ days and would have to get medication to induce a period. Sometimes I ovulated CD20, sometimes CD 60! So it would be kind of hard to get a good rhythm going.
I got the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility when I got fed up with bc pills. I had had an unrelated surgery and was on lots of medicines and knew we wanted a baby in the distant future so I was looking for a way to be on less medicine and give my body a chance to regulate off of bcp before ttc. I loved the book and recommend it even if you don't fully want to commit to NFP, there was so much I read and thought, "why don't I know this? Why doesn't anyone teach us how our bodies actually work?"
Another vote for 'taking charge of your fertility'.
Unless you're specifically interested in religious aspects of NFP, I suggest using the search term 'Fertility Awareness Method'. My H is super Catholic so I read some NFP specific books, but found I needed the science background of books like Taking Charge of Your Fertility to really feel comfortable with the concept.
Just ordered some condoms and astroglide on Amazon ... Hopefully for DH I feel like using them soon!
Nice! I honestly have zero desire to have sex. I told DH we need lube, and that I don't want DS even in our house the first time. I'm already stressed thinking about how sex isn't going to feel great. I don't need the added stress worrying about if DS is going to wake and need something. So if DH wants sex, it's up to him to buy lube and arrange for someone (his parents?) to watch DS.
Just ordered some condoms and astroglide on Amazon ... Hopefully for DH I feel like using them soon!
Nice! I honestly have zero desire to have sex. I told DH we need lube, and that I don't want DS even in our house the first time. I'm already stressed thinking about how sex isn't going to feel great. I don't need the added stress worrying about if DS is going to wake and need something. So if DH wants sex, it's up to him to buy lube and arrange for someone (his parents?) to watch DS.
I've had zero desire for sex for a long time... I'm pretty nervous about trying to get our sex life back to normal. I can't even remember the last time we had truly enjoyable and fun sex. But I'm a little excited to be able to have a sex life without TTC, infertility, or pregnancy hanging over it. However I talked to a few mom friends and they said it took many months for it to feel good again
renbee I had my PP appointment and my MW said that the IUD can cause cysts to get worse, so she doesn't recommend them for PCOS. She mentioned a BC pill that works well but referred me to one of the MD's who can better help manage my PCOS. I'll see her at the end of the month. In the meantime, progesterone only pill for me!
TI #1: Femera (follies not growing) TI #2: Femera and Follistim (follies not growing) -MC Feb 2015 TI #3: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #4: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #5: Femera, Follistim and Trigger BFP!!! Due Date: 4/9/16
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