Best Birth Control

IUD or the nuvaring. I have the ring and love it. I have several other friends with the IUD -- great non-hormone birth control.

I had zero sex drive with the depo shot and the pill is just too hard to remember.

I think the Mirena, looking at the research is the best, and good news for you breastfeeding moms it has such a low dose because it is continuous, progestin only that you can even breastfeed with it and have many fewer side effects than the estrogen pills(which you can't breastfeed with).
K.@ The Nestingplace

The Mirena IUD is awesome! No pills, no shots, no condoms! It's good for 5 years. I love mine!

I second the Merena IUD.

I love my copper IUD... good for ten years, but I plan on taking it out well before that. Anyway, I love that it doesn't pump me full of hormones. It's great. I don't ever have to worry about it. Plus, it didn't hurt getting it put in. LOVE IT.

Merina (sp?) IUD works for me. The installation was a little uncomfortable, but I've had no side effects (and no periods). What I like about it, is that other than having it checked at my annual, I won't have to think about it for 5 years.

I had some really ugly side effects with the Mirena. I have since talked to several other people who had similar reactions. Be very careful - there is actually a class action lawsuit going on right now because of the severity of the side effects. It can cause weight gain, acne, stroke, SEVERE depression, migraines, etc. I would seriously look at some other form of birth control.

I think I have tried every form of birth control out there except the IUD. So, I really have no opinion on that one. I Hated the depo prevera shot, terrible side effects and it caused me to have a period non-stop for 5 months! YIKES! I tried the nuva ring, which some people love, but for me it caused me to gain weight and get terrible acne. The pill I fianally landed on and has been working for me is Ovcon 35. It is great, no weight gain, no acne, no side effects...no bleeding for 5 months straight! Unless you go w/ the IUD, you will just have to try a few until you get the one that works for you. It sucks, but its worth it when you find the right one. Ask your doc for samples for 2 or 3 months worth of whatever you are going to try to see how your body responds to it before you shell out all the money for a prescription!

Good luck!

I have the same issue! I did try the Nuvaring... and the first month was great... then after that I started having all the old symptoms (cravings, mood swings, weight gain, no sex drive). Also EVERYONE I know that has done the shot has gained over 15 pounds... seriously.

My doctor told me that the Mirena was likely to cause the same problems... and because it's a long term thing... it really wasn't worth the risk. The copper IUD was a consideration for me, though.

I did use a diaphragm with spermicides while nursing my son.. and I loved it. It's not quite as effective as the pill, though. I guess just ask around and try different things until you find something that works for you!

Good Luck!
-A.

I love, love, love the Depo Provera shot. I have been on it for 3 years, took 2 years off to have a baby and now I am back on it. I love it because I have no period AT ALL, YEAH!! Some people say this is not healthy, but my OBGYN says it's fine and I have never had any issues. I only have to get one shot every 3 months, it is less expensive than taking the pill, and I do not have to worry about forgetting to take the pill. I was always scared that I would get pregnant if I forgot a pill, with the shot I never have to worry about it. Good luck, I am sure you will find something that works for you.

The ONLY birth control that I will ever use again is the Nuva Ring. Very easy and you NEVER have to remember to take it only when it's time to switch it out. I myself had problems with other BC , weight gain, mood swings, etc. I never once had any problems with the Nuva Ring. That's my opinion:)
Good Luck

I have found the best birth control to be two sets of twins under four. Pretty much we have no time, energy, or desire to do anything that might create a third set...(smile).

HI M.,
SAME PROBLEM:) I have 2 kiddos, but I am not ready to have mt tubes yet. I go in to the office next week to have the Menerma IUC inserted. I do not like the ideas of IUD, BUT this is new, and different. Its 5 years of BC. (or less if you want) I'll let you know how it goes:) E-mail me- ____@____.com. I had problems with the ring, and Patch, so this is my last chance:(

I love my IUD, just the old fashioned type- no hormones. I wanted to get away from anything that would mess w/ my hormones after some severe depression between kiddos, and have been pleased with my choice.

Good luck to you.