girls- re: BC (yes, again) - Page 2

murgle · 03-10-2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally posted by obscured01

I'm perfectly content with pills, although this past weekend was the first time I'd ever actually tested their effectiveness. I've got this sickening feeling that I'm going to be that 1% that it doesn't work for, even though I take them as directed. eh.

Yeah, this scares me too. I mean condoms are supposed to be whatever % effective, and I was one of the few. Ugh.

I know Depo isn't 100% baby-proof, of course, but there's much less for me to fuck up (get the injection on time? a-ok!)

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:47 AM

oh and dude, you should totally get an iud, it's the best thing EVAR!

hah.

murgle · 03-10-2005, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by ammy
needs to be said - any bc will effect each girl differently. chose the bc with the best method for your lifestyle, see how it deals with your body, change if needed.

That's why I liked Depo

It worked well for me: I didn't forget a pill or anything, the side effects (mood swings) were mild and went away a while ago.. ugh.
Oh well

obscured01 · 03-10-2005, 02:49 AM

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Originally posted by murgle

Yeah, this scares me too. I mean condoms are supposed to be whatever % effective, and I was one of the few. Ugh.

I know Depo isn't 100% baby-proof, of course, but there's much less for me to fuck up (get the injection on time? a-ok!)

Zach told me to go get the plan b or whatever that pill is called, the day after pill or whatever because he was all freaked out my pills wouldn't work... but I didn't have a chance to, and now I'm all freaked out. blah. I guess I'll find out in a week.

Anyway yeah, I hope your b.c. situation works out okay, and you find the best thing for you.

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally posted by obscured01

Zach told me to go get the plan b or whatever that pill is called, the day after pill or whatever because he was all freaked out my pills wouldn't work... but I didn't have a chance to, and now I'm all freaked out. blah. I guess I'll find out in a week.

Anyway yeah, I hope your b.c. situation works out okay, and you find the best thing for you.

the major reason the pill is ever ineffective is if people fail to take it properly. chill out, you'll be ok.

murgle · 03-10-2005, 02:52 AM

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Originally posted by ammy
oh and dude, you should totally get an iud, it's the best thing EVAR!

hah.

I want one. Doc won't give me one

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:53 AM

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Originally posted by murgle

I want one. Doc won't give me one

yeah, they have good reasons :/

it's ok, I just recently finally got over the side effects from it. it ain't perfect.

murgle · 03-10-2005, 02:54 AM

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Originally posted by meow
Oh, I thought you were talking about my province of residence.

Sorry for the confusion

meow · 03-10-2005, 02:55 AM

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Originally posted by murgle

Sorry for the confusion

i'm on the shot.

i guess i'll die.

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:56 AM

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Originally posted by meow

i'm on the shot.

i guess i'll die.

i thought they stopped giving it altogether?

like those creepy implanty under-the-skin things a while back *shiver*

murgle · 03-10-2005, 02:57 AM

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Originally posted by ammy

yeah, they have good reasons :/

it's ok, I just recently finally got over the side effects from it. it ain't perfect.

Yeah, but I'm used to side effects (especially irregular bleeding, TMI, I'm sure) because of the Depo.
It'd just be one less thing for me to worry about

Also, I might be getting all worked up over nothing-- I might like being on the Pill. I guess I'll find out tomorrow, huh? hah

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:58 AM

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Originally posted by murgle

Yeah, but I'm used to side effects (especially irregular bleeding, TMI, I'm sure) because of the Depo.
It'd just be one less thing for me to worry about

Also, I might be getting all worked up over nothing-- I might like being on the Pill. I guess I'll find out tomorrow, huh? hah

it's /really/ not that bad (the pill) - consider this - depo is, by word of mouth at least, one of the higher risk forms of bc for various crappy side effects. maybe what you had WAS bad and you didn't know it!

murgle · 03-10-2005, 02:59 AM

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Originally posted by meow

i'm on the shot.

i guess i'll die.

You're not gonna die. I wish I were still on it. It worked well

ah well

ammy- they didn't stop giving it. It's a judgement call for the prescribing Doctors- most of the time they'll use it only when (or right after) a woman is breastfeeding (won't affect the milk, and it won't really fuck with anything-- I think. I dont know the specifics on that stuff)... basically- SHORT TERM use is recommended. (under 2 years, or less).

murgle · 03-10-2005, 03:00 AM

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Originally posted by ammy

it's /really/ not that bad (the pill) - consider this - depo is, by word of mouth at least, one of the higher risk forms of bc for various crappy side effects. maybe what you had WAS bad and you didn't know it!

hahaha. Great way to look at it. Thanks

meow · 03-10-2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally posted by ammy

it's /really/ not that bad (the pill) - consider this - depo is, by word of mouth at least, one of the higher risk forms of bc for various crappy side effects. maybe what you had WAS bad and you didn't know it!

i read this:

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::: MY DEPO PROVERA STORY :::

I almost killed myself over depo... depo has crippled me and brought on so many symptoms I thought I was going crazy.

meow · 03-10-2005, 03:01 AM

my doctor gave it the thumbs up. oh well.

murgle · 03-10-2005, 03:03 AM

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Originally posted by meow

i read this:
(crazy depo story)

It affects some people really badly.. I never had that and most people will never be that badly affected.

Nimrod's Son · 03-10-2005, 06:53 AM

murge asking for birth control advice is like Jeffrey Dahmer asking to borrow a cookbook

Lucy Sky Diamonds · 03-10-2005, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by ammy

yeah, they have good reasons :/

Like the anti-single person bias. My doctor won't give me one because I'm not married (and I never intend on getting married) because she says that IUDs are dangerous for 'promiscuous people'. Note that I've been in a monogamous relationship for 4 years.

murgle · 03-10-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Lucy Sky Diamonds

Like the anti-single person bias. My doctor won't give me one because I'm not married (and I never intend on getting married) because she says that IUDs are dangerous for 'promiscuous people'. Note that I've been in a monogamous relationship for 4 years.

Yeah, similar situation here (only not 4 years, close to 2)

ammy · 03-10-2005, 12:23 PM

yeah, i know, that bias is bent, but the reasons for it make sense, you know how many people would lie about that? and the dangers it imposes? they're just protecting the masses from thier stupidity.

not that i don't agree that it's totally messed up

you could always find another doctor and ask.. it's all an opinion thing on thier part. :erm

ammy · 03-10-2005, 12:28 PM

oh my, this thread is all kinds of confusing

03-10-2005, 01:44 PM

why are IUD's so great? don't you still have your period while on them?

03-10-2005, 01:44 PM

why did my post go way up there!?!

03-10-2005, 01:45 PM

aaaaaaaaaaaaah it did it again!

meow · 03-10-2005, 01:50 PM

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One inmate is taking Depo-Provera to continue a sex-change procedure begun before his incarceration.

A spokesman from Pharmacia, the maker of the drug, said the company does not endorse such uses.

ammy · 03-10-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by meow

i read this:

i was being sarcastic and supportive at the same time.

and i don't understand your post

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:16 PM

the board's clock was messed up lastnight! (oh finally, we're at the end of the thread! lol.)

iud is great because...

-the one i have lasts 5 years.
-most effective form of bc out there, (outside of the US it's the most widely used as well), and safest if you have only one partner and stuff (PID is a danger if you have more than one partner)
-reduces/eliminates cramps (after first 6 months *ARG* and depending on the person)
-reduces/eliminates the period altogether ((also depending on the person)after first 6 months.. though my period is unbelievably light already at 3 months, i almost don't need panty liners, tampons are too much, even the light ones)
-the only thing i have to do is check that it's still there once a month. that's it. no worries whatsoever. it's marvulous.
-hardly any side effects (except the first few months of more cramps.. augh they seem to have go away now though)

Lucy Sky Diamonds · 03-10-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by ammy
yeah, i know, that bias is bent, but the reasons for it make sense, you know how many people would lie about that? and the dangers it imposes? they're just protecting the masses from thier stupidity.

not that i don't agree that it's totally messed up you could always find another doctor and ask.. it's all an opinion thing on thier part. :erm

My partner was sitting next to me in the doctor's office both times she said no! This is still a step up from my old gyno who wouldn't renew my birth control at the time because she decided she was only prescribing it to married women from then on, despite much argumenting on my part.

(why aren't I writing my paper? it's due in an hour and a half

)

ammy · 03-10-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by Lucy Sky Diamonds

My partner was sitting next to me in the doctor's office both times she said no! This is still a step up from my old gyno who wouldn't renew my birth control at the time because she decided she was only prescribing it to married women from then on, despite much argumenting on my part.

(why aren't I writing my paper? it's due in an hour and a half )

aaanndd.. your gyno's an idiot

we knew this though.

because, bc threads are trainwrecks! you can't look away!

03-10-2005, 06:53 AM	#48
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	murge asking for birth control advice is like Jeffrey Dahmer asking to borrow a cookbook __________________ - Nimrod's Son: Problem Solver!

03-10-2005, 02:47 AM	#32
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	oh and dude, you should totally get an iud, it's the best thing EVAR! hah.

03-10-2005, 03:01 AM	#46
meow Netflix Me Location: Human Skull! Posts: 27,712	my doctor gave it the thumbs up. oh well.

03-10-2005, 12:23 PM	#51
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	yeah, i know, that bias is bent, but the reasons for it make sense, you know how many people would lie about that? and the dangers it imposes? they're just protecting the masses from thier stupidity. not that i don't agree that it's totally messed up you could always find another doctor and ask.. it's all an opinion thing on thier part. :erm

03-10-2005, 12:28 PM	#52
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	oh my, this thread is all kinds of confusing

03-10-2005, 01:44 PM	#53
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	why are IUD's so great? don't you still have your period while on them?

03-10-2005, 01:45 PM	#55
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	aaaaaaaaaaaaah it did it again!

03-10-2005, 02:16 PM	#58
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	the board's clock was messed up lastnight! (oh finally, we're at the end of the thread! lol.) iud is great because... -the one i have lasts 5 years. -most effective form of bc out there, (outside of the US it's the most widely used as well), and safest if you have only one partner and stuff (PID is a danger if you have more than one partner) -reduces/eliminates cramps (after first 6 months ARG and depending on the person) -reduces/eliminates the period altogether ((also depending on the person)after first 6 months.. though my period is unbelievably light already at 3 months, i almost don't need panty liners, tampons are too much, even the light ones) -the only thing i have to do is check that it's still there once a month. that's it. no worries whatsoever. it's marvulous. -hardly any side effects (except the first few months of more cramps.. augh they seem to have go away now though)