Birth control recommendations?

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction with birth control and contraception. I have tried the injection, and the implant, and both gave me a really bad reaction. However due to a constant change in my medication, the pill isn’t really an option for me either. I have spoken to my dr, and have had other options given to me, like the female condom and the diaphragm, but as I have never considered them before, I’m a little hesitant and would like others experiences or opinions. Thank you

Posted by anon, 25/11/13

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- - Julzie13 said
  - 22 Dec 2022
    8:46 am
I hope you’ve found something that works well for you.
- - mom140193 said
  - 30 Aug 2017
    12:56 am
From your question it seems like the best option you haven’t tried is an IUD – either hormonal like the Mirena or a copper one.
- - dhem18 said
  - 01 Oct 2015
    8:37 pm
I would recommend the mirena (iud). I have had mine for 4 years, no side effects whatsoever!!
- - mom66977 said
  - 27 Sep 2015
    10:55 pm
i just got a iud this week no issues at all try it ask yr dr
- - michelle_green said
  - 19 Jan 2015
    10:06 pm
Condoms seem like the best option. If you don’t plan on having any more children perhaps ask hubby/partner whether he would consider having a vasectomy.
- - mom94125 said
  - 11 Oct 2014
    3:37 pm
try the mirena (iud) you leave it in for up to 5years
- - Happy_Dayz said
  - 31 Aug 2014
    11:28 pm
Stitch it up is what I was told lol
- - Mis Jo said
  - 31 Jul 2014
    5:22 pm
I swear by the pill!
- - Mis Jo said
  - 29 Jul 2014
    4:06 pm
No sex!!!
- - Happymum-2 said
  - 22 May 2014
    3:18 pm
goodluck, I hope you found your answers
- - christial said
  - 06 May 2014
    8:47 pm
I’d suggest just getting the guy to wear a condom!
- - miranda_blackmore said
  - 30 Mar 2014
    5:03 pm
The merina is meant to be good. It releases only a tiny amount of progesterone and its localised into the uterus so the side effects are meant to be minimal to none
- - mummy liana said
  - 28 Mar 2014
    12:03 am
there are some good comments here
- - mummy liana said
  - 26 Mar 2014
    9:26 pm
what did you end up using
- - ilees68 said
  - 27 Jan 2014
    7:23 pm
Some great advice from others here
- - ljsalomon said
  - 26 Jan 2014
    3:16 pm
Some good advice there below.
- - tobysmummy said
  - 02 Jan 2014
    3:24 pm
It’s a very personal choice, you may have to try a few before you find one that works
- - newtothis said
  - 01 Jan 2014
    10:44 am
How did u go? Hope some answers hv helped
- - ljsalomon said
  - 30 Dec 2013
    12:00 am
Haven’t used any of those. Hope you find the answers you are looking for.
- - coppin85 said
  - 29 Dec 2013
    1:34 pm
what have you decided to do?