Comments on: Birth Control Options

By: alihope

alihope — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:24:02 +0000

there’s a thing called cycle beads which work on one of the most reliable methods of ovulation charting – best used in conjunction with another form such as condoms. but they are only suitable if you have a certain length of cycle, between 26-32 days i think. there is a company that manufactures them which has a suitability questionaire. i’m planning to use them as hormonal methods are unsuitable for me. we’re combining this with condoms – both have a 94% sucess rate when used properly, as i have no wish to get pregnant at present due to my health status. i’ll let you know how we get on.

By: Cookie

Cookie — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:08:26 +0000

I know this is an old comment, but I wanted to add that I have had the paragard IUD in for almost five years now, and it’s the best birth control I have ever used! And I have used almost everything out there. It was an extremely quick procedure putting it in. Oh I did have one issue with it, but it wasn’t the IUD itself-when I revisited my doctor about a week after having it put in, I told him my husband had complained about feeling the strings. (Which he had already trimmed when he put the IUD in) So he cut the strings flush with my cervix. My last exam, the doctor couldn’t find the strings, so when I decide to have it taken out, they have to dilate my cervix and it will be more complicated than it should be. So that sucks. But the doctor who examined me (not the same one who put the IUD in) said that the best thing is to leave the strings long, then they will fold in and hubby won’t feel them, but it can be removed easily. When the doc trims the strings, that’s when you get trouble.

By: Gigibelle

Gigibelle — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:28:54 +0000

I’m getting married in three months and just started thinking about the birth control issue. I’m not sure what I feel comfortable with, but I’m not sure at this time that I feel comfortable with being on hormones, although it is something that I’m praying about. I find it a difficult decision especially because breast cancer is in my family and my mother’s breast cancer had high levels of estrogen. I know that I am not ready to have kids right away as my fiance and I have discussed enjoying the first couple years of marriage without children. I know that ultimately it is in God’s hands when we are ready to have children, but I feel this is something I need to be prepared for before we get to our wedding night. Thank you for sharing about the Lady-Comp. It is something that I would like to explore further. Can you speak a bit more on it? Do you find it to be as effective in preventing pregnancy as it is for conceiving? Thank you!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:56:25 +0000

Hi all,

I would like to mention the LadyComp fertility computer as a fantastic option that is hormone free and super easy. It is based on the Fertility awareness method, but without all the complicated charting. I charted for several months before getting one of these and I LOVE it!

You take your temperature with the device every morning. Once it fully knows your cycle, it will give you a green light (safe for sex) or a red light (not safe). It is pricey, around $400, but considering it lasts around 10 years the price is nothing compared to paying for pills. I have an average of 17 “safe” days per month.

I have 4 children and had no trouble conceiving, we got pregnant right away every time, so I know I am highly fertile. I have been using this for almost 2 years without a hitch, so I have complete confidence in it.

There are a lot of comments on this thread, so if someone has already mentioned it, then my apologies, but in skimming I didn’t see anything so wanted to throw it out there! LOVE this site, LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

By: JnJ

JnJ — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:45:07 +0000

Thanks for the advice, but my doctor was shocked that my hubby and I were both virgins and told me to get the HPV vaccine in case “you end up with different partners” so needless to say I don’t see that OBG anymore.

But the point is, I don’t think hormonal BC is right for me. It’s messing with my body’s natural chemistry.

By: JnJ

JnJ — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:17:21 +0000

Thanks for all of your support, ladies!

Yes, our pastor had us read Sheet Music while we were engaged, which I think was a GREAT idea, since both of us were virgins on our wedding night and honestly had no idea what to expect. It’s a great book, maybe I should re-read it!

By: Gidgit

Gidgit — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:50:49 +0000

Talk to your doctor! Please don’t take medical advice from people on the internet. Low libido could be caused by anything, and it needs to be checked out by a professional. Even if you’re correct about it being because of your birth control, there are other options. They can change the hormonal dosage or even put you on a different kind of pill. For example, the one that I’m on, Levora, was designed to increase sex drive.

By: noelsell

noelsell — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:23:13 +0000

Yes, I found that when I went off the pill my libido improved greatly. I didn’t expect that – hadn’t even suspected that the pill was a cause of that problem. I am using a diaphragm because neither of us likes condoms.

Have you and your husband read the book Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Lehman? If you are having trouble with the O or getting in the mood, this is really a great book. I think it should be a “must read” for all married couples – even if you aren’t having any problems, it can help you take things to the next level.

By: mom4boys

mom4boys — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:56:28 +0000

JnJ, I’ve never used hormonal birth control but just wanted to encourage you to look into the fertility awareness methods. When we first married, this was what we used (in combination with condoms during my fertile times), and not only was it successful for us, but it was really amazing and fascinating to learn how intricately God created my body and fertility. We used materials from the Couple to Couple League; I also see a link to another site (Christian Family Planning) at the bottom of this page but am not personally familiar with it. Wishing you the best!

By: His girl

His girl — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:51:03 +0000

I would like to say I was on the pill for about 16 years, with breaks in there for my 2 pregnancies. I struggled extremely bad with low to no libido. It almost destroyed our marriage. I never wanted him touching me and even though I had great pleasure, I’m not sure that I ever orgasm’d. However, now that my husband has had a vasectomy (which i know isn’t an option for you right now since you want kids someday) I got to go off the pill. I can tell you that now that I am off and that I have found this site, I initiate sex so much more and I love it! I have O’d many times and honestly can’t get enough of my hubby.

Good luck!