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Ever since I've been sexually active with men, I've been on hormonal birth control. The risks are really scary: blood clots, migraines, cancer, mood swings etc etc. I've tried switching up my pills, patches, and rings to find a method that works for me with minimal problems and yet I continue to get migraines right before my period and, on this latest method, I think my moods are being effected as well.
My partner and I have just decided to switch to more 'natural' methods (condoms, pull out, fertility awareness) in an attempt to help me with my recent migraines and mood swings. What methods work for you and why do you use them?
Annotated Bibliography
Birth Control. Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control-pill/WO00098
An extensive list of the positives and negatives of different birth control methods.
The "start off bare back then get a condom at the end" method is what I was using when I got knocked up. So there's that.
ReplyDeleteRight now I'm using the "everyone gets on my nerves but I'd really like to get laid off I could just find SOMEONE" method, which has resulted in 0 anything.
I used the pill for the first seven years I was sexually active and I had few noticeable side effects. That may have been because I had little to compare to prior to going on the pill. I tried the patch but visually it was very off-putting for me and my partner. For the last several years we've used natural methods consistently and reliably. I am planning on trying a new form of bc soon, but not sure what yet. Due to some health concerns on his part, an accidental pregnancy right now would be a burden instead of the joy it should be.
ReplyDeleteVasectomies are reversible.
ReplyDeleteI've made an appointment with Planned Parenthood to get fit for a diaphragm. I think I'll try that out for a while. A friend of mine recommended it. diaphragm and spermicide only have a 6% failure rate.
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