Contraception????
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Topic: Contraception????
Posted By: toniellis
Subject: Contraception????
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:09pm
So I am at a bit of a dilemma as far as contraception is concerned. Is there ANY other forms of contraception other than pill, injection, IUD or condoms? The first 3 options don't work for me so unless I can find something else then I'm off to stock up on condoms now that Hubby & I are um.... back in the saddle so to speak!!  ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:10pm
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Diaphram??? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:11pm
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Oh didn't think of that one! Are they any good? ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:13pm
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IO have no idea soory. It was the first thing that came to mind after you had ruled the others out. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:33pm
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LOL I'm going to have to do some investigating I guess but will probably just stick with the trust condoms!
Just interesting too see what else might be available. ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:45pm
| I don't think the diapharm is as reliable as the others. |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 4:52pm
hehe sorry toni but i had to chuckle when i saw your post heading.........perhaps sending DH for the snip?? ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 5:03pm
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DH won't have the snip, so thats out LOL
I just wish I had a bit more of a selection when it comes to contraception. I will probably stick with the condoms if the diaphram isn't as good. Not really willing to risk getting pregnant again! Love babies but three is enough for us ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 5:10pm
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Diaphrams are a good form of contraception when used with spermicide. They do have to be fitted first (so you get the right size) and it does take some practise to put it in and take it out properly. The Family planning website has some good info on it.
The dowmside to it is that its not very romantic e.g you kinda have to plan it so that its in or stop and put it in. I don't personally use one but teach Sexuality at secondary schools. I would imagine that you would be wise to leave it for 2-3months to let thinsg settle before getting fitted as I am sure that it will change in the next wee bit - I think they are about around the $100- $200 mark but am not sure and can't remember how long they last (secondary students never ask these questions as are really only interested in the pill and condoms -------------  
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 6:00pm
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Sorry, I had to laugh when I saw the thread title! Um.... none? How many kids would it take for your DH to change his mind re the snip? -------------  |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:10pm
| Would the hormonal IUD be an option?? |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:11pm
Oh yeah, and congrats on your little girl!!  
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:13pm
| Me again... holy crap - just read your ticker. Vba2c home waterbirth!! You rock Toni!! |
Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:26pm
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can i ask, waht a vba2c is? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:30pm
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simone....it's a vaginal birth after 2 c/s.....toni is a legend! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:38pm
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wow good on you! very jealous of the water birth right now! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:59pm
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We are in the same boat we really have no option's that suit us other then the condom's which I hate as I often end up with UTI's. And the snip etc is not an option as we are not really sure how many babies we really want and we never want to do anything permint till we are totally sure. Diaphram sound's a little awful to use for me. I guess there is alway abstance Yeah right think my DH would die at teh thougth.
by the way congrat's on the bith that is so cool and amazing well done!!! What a great way to have your last baby. ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 8:25pm
| What about a mirena? They are a bit more reliable than the standard IUD as they use hormones and the IUD part. I think they are almost as reliable as the snip. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 8:47pm
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LOL woman, where do you get your energy??? and not owie??? LEGEND ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 11:05am
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That's what I was thinking... 3 kids with the youngest only be what... 1 WEEK OLD! You're a
A lecturer at uni used a diaphragm (lol I did sex ed too, but primary) and perfectly planned her kids. She said it was really reliable when it was the fashion back in the 80's/90's. Not sure on the stats though. But yeah you do have to wait as you get measured on the size of your cervix I think, which will take a while to get back to normal. |
Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 11:36am
its an idea except most people can't have teh pill causer of the hormones I was told that the mirena would prob have the same affect's on my system. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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RachandJack wrote:Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 11:58am
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Deb - Actually Mirena would be more than suited to those who can't take the pill - the hormones in a Mirena are released straight into the uterus in small doses (rather than larger doses that course throughout your body).
It also doesn't contain estrogen, which is where most of the side effects come from. Maybe it was unsuitable for your particular situation (there are always exceptions) but it is definitely an option for most people. ETA - the website has really good information - http://www.mirena-us.com/index.html?C=&c= - link |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 12:33pm
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Thanks everyone. I think I would have to check with my doctor about the Mirena IUD as the reason I can't use a normal IUD is because it came out of my uterus.... Doctor said if it has happened once it's usually not advisable to use it again and although the Mirena has hormones in it, would they still be enough to work if it moved out again?
LOL at least you ladies are nice when I ask bout contracetion to use so soon after the birth... Someone else called me a hornbag! LOL shame!!  
No more kids for me! I had the perfect birth & with 3 kids I'm so done! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 12:52pm
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My sister in Law who has had major PMS problems....ENDO problems..is a Coeliac disease sufferer..has just had a Mirena fitted and said it was the best thing she has ever done....
She gets no PMS..no pain....no bloating or bleeding and her Specialist said that as the SMALL dose of hormones is released straight into the Uterus it has very little effect whatsoever.... Might be the way to go..... He he We had our first Doc session and have VAS booked in for the 10th July..about the time i might be induced!!! LOL -------------  
 
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 1:08pm
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Before moving to NZ I was on http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/user/aboutNuvaRing/index_flash.asp - NuvaRing
If it were available in NZ I'd say it'd be perfect. But alas no 
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