The Pill ie Oral Contraceptive type advice

[Occamstazer]

Ohhhh, and IUD! We just had a terminology malfunction.
I wanted one, but see my above rant about the patriarchal doctors

 

[ToLiveToLaugh]

I thought an IUD was only an option after you've had kids? Or am I totally misinformed? (Often happens)

 

[dragonlaurel]

I tried to get an IUD- but my old DR. wouldn't go along with it. Because I didn't have any children and it Might cause permanent sterility.
I was still eligible for a tubal ligation- according to the same Dr. Those rules didn't make much sense to me.

 

[Occamstazer]

I thought it was too, but I heard from a number of people that have one and have not had children. None of them were in the South, though.
I asked my Nurse Practitioner that I see for GYN stuff, and she said she doesn't do them, but that there is no reason not to use them before children. It's a little more difficult to place, because you have to dilate the cervix, but the rule about not-before-children is based on the whims and personal opinions of (usually male) doctors.
Part of the problem, from what I've found, is that there is a slightly increased risk of PID, especially if you get an STI. So a lot of doctors won't give them to unmarried women.
I'll stop before I dissolve into a puddle of feminist rage.

 

[Iceblink]

Occam - I'm sending you a PM.

 

[dragonlaurel]

I had a feeling it was just "their policy", cause it would have been a good choice for me. I ended up getting the tubes done later anyway.

 

[ToLiveToLaugh]

Update time! You don't have to read if you don't want, I just figured I'd put it here for anyone else who might be considering the same thing. I went off completely. Last pill was the end of my last pack plus one on this new pack, last Tuesday night. So about 6 days ago now. So far this is what's up:

On my second period. Boo. But I knew this was a distinct possibility. I just hope it doesn't last too long.

Feeling like I need a lot of sleep, but being oddly motivated to do things. Got CHL certified on saturday and went out shooting, put in a 12x20 ft garden on sunday, in addition to going to an auction and getting 4 saddles, and doing minor surgery on my mom's horse.

Reacting very strongly to things. One small glass of wine and I'm tipsy and sleepy. 8 oz of coffee and my hands shake so much I can't hold a pencil steady.

So far no changes in acne, libido, weight, or appetite.

I have one total complaint about the pill. When you go on, NOTHING mentions that it will make your body stop producing its own androgens and estrogens. And I'm a friggin biology student! I study this stuff INTENSIVELY. And yet, it isn't mentioned ANYWHERE. Even supposed bias free sources, like physiology texts. And yet, as soon as I start looking up info about stopping the pill, it mentions everywhere that you'll have strong reactions since if you've been on it a while your body will have stopped making it's own sex hormones. I mean, WHAT THE HELL PEOPLE? Can you tell I'm frustrated? I always make fully informed medical choices, and yet, this info just wasn't out there. Majorly frustrating.

I guess I'll keep you posted as I go. I almost feel like this is a "detox" or something Monitoring my symptoms.

 

[Ldychef2k]

Not much to offer here. Never used birth control. My daughter's father left before she was born in 1977 and I abstained until I got married in 2004.

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

Update time! You don't have to read if you don't want, I just figured I'd put it here for anyone else who might be considering the same thing. I went off completely. Last pill was the end of my last pack plus one on this new pack, last Tuesday night. So about 6 days ago now. So far this is what's up:

On my second period. Boo. But I knew this was a distinct possibility. I just hope it doesn't last too long.

Feeling like I need a lot of sleep, but being oddly motivated to do things. Got CHL certified on saturday and went out shooting, put in a 12x20 ft garden on sunday, in addition to going to an auction and getting 4 saddles, and doing minor surgery on my mom's horse.

Reacting very strongly to things. One small glass of wine and I'm tipsy and sleepy. 8 oz of coffee and my hands shake so much I can't hold a pencil steady.

So far no changes in acne, libido, weight, or appetite.

I have one total complaint about the pill. When you go on, NOTHING mentions that it will make your body stop producing its own androgens and estrogens. And I'm a friggin biology student! I study this stuff INTENSIVELY. And yet, it isn't mentioned ANYWHERE. Even supposed bias free sources, like physiology texts. And yet, as soon as I start looking up info about stopping the pill, it mentions everywhere that you'll have strong reactions since if you've been on it a while your body will have stopped making it's own sex hormones. I mean, WHAT THE HELL PEOPLE? Can you tell I'm frustrated? I always make fully informed medical choices, and yet, this info just wasn't out there. Majorly frustrating.

I guess I'll keep you posted as I go. I almost feel like this is a "detox" or something Monitoring my symptoms.

To help in the rebalancing, I would recommend consumming Maca Root (as much as 1 tbls) everyday, as well as a drop of Lugol's Iodine.
Reproduction should not be messed with, the way it is being done today. It is glamorized, glossing over side effects without regard to the patient
Add to that, fake nutrition, and its no wonder there are so many fertility problems today
Oh, and it is rare for me to actually find a woman/girl who has any idea how her body cycles.
Most just have the idea that periods are disgusting, and should be suppressed somehow.

I personally firmly stand behind waiting until marriage, but I cannot force that on anyone.
It does however, make life so much simpler