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fluffmonkey -> Birth Control Pill Question (9/5/2008 10:57:07 AM)

I was wondering is there a birth control pill that does not kill the egg? I am thinking about going on birth control but wasnt sure... I just do not know what to really think....

I was told I should get birth control and take it before the period im going to have on my wedding/honeymoon.....

but is it something I should go ahead and do now?



SweetLittleErin -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/5/2008 12:05:42 PM)

I would say, from what I've be told anyway, that it take a good couple of months for it to really be effective. So personally, I'd start them now (if you do decided to go the BCP route).



christsstar -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/5/2008 12:12:21 PM)

Start now. I've heard it takes about 3 months for your hormones to level out and accept the BC in the system.

Regarding not killing the egg: without starting a debate, it only does that IF you ovulate. Otherwise you just don't ovulate. All hormonal BC uses the same methods though: prevent ovulation then prevent implantation if egg is ovulated. But, I believe, the stronger the hormones, the less likely ovulation is.

However, that also brings it's own can of worms with it. So be careful. Really watch yourself on the pill. Many women have negative reactions and just don't realize it's a result of the BC. Your new hubby may or may not notice it. Many women on here can attest to the change in attitude and even sexual drive with the pill.

Not trying to influence you either way, just trying to help you in your search for knowledge while you educate yourself and make up your own mind.



SweetLittleErin -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/5/2008 12:19:26 PM)

I second what Christine said about the pill. Not trying to influence you on it, I took the pill for years prior to TTC. When I went off it I realized how cooky it made me. I was a crazy lady. Hormonal, depressed, etc. It did get better at one point when I changed types. Not saying to NOT take it, I may go back on it one day, but it is something to be sure and discuss with you DH to be.

And congrats on the upcoming marriage!



Georgia-Peach -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/5/2008 1:51:07 PM)

I am just echoing what the other posters have said about watch closely any changes that occur to your mentally or emotionally if you decide to start birth control. I don't do well emotionally while on the pill and in the end it is better that I not be taking them. Maybe something to atleast discuss with your doctor and your future hubby. There are other forms of birth control that you can do as well.



fluffmonkey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/6/2008 10:37:50 AM)

Hmm well I haven't decided to go on the pill yet but it was just a thought... with out going into debate I know awhile back hearing about some b.c pillz that killed the egg... then I had also heard they were some pills that were different from other ones... and such... and Im not really heard much info on how spermicide is...and I have no idea where do you get this? I havent adventure to those kinda isle in stores yet to really know >_>

eh well I plan to visit a doctor soon because im 22 and still never had a papsmear >_> and figured I could talk to them about this kinda stuff.... (eh) lol



christsstar -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/6/2008 5:50:41 PM)

spermicide is not very effective by itself. It should be either used in conjunction with condoms, diaphragms or sponges. Ive never seen straight spermicide in the store.

Talk to your doctor. Absolutely. Good idea.

there are different types of hormonal BCs out there, but the weaker the hormones (usually called a mini-pill or progesterone only) are more likely to kill an egg than a full pill or those with estrogen in them. The reason is the more the hormones, the less likely you are to ovulate.

There are several other BC options out there. You can do barrier method (diaphragm, condom, sponge, etc). Diaphragms have to be fitted by your dr. they are a little tricky to get in/out, but with practice are just fine.

condoms we all know about.

Hormonal BC includes the pill, depo shots, Nuva Ring, etc. Those ahve their own concerns with them.

and there is Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness. This is NOT the Rhythm method. Basically it's watching your fertility signs and knowing when you ovulate and abstaining (or using barrier method) during that time. It can be very effective when used properly (as with all methods, really).

Any method you choose you should discuss with your fiance. It may be your body, but it's his future potential babies and his sex life. So let him know what options you are considering. Share with him the literature you get from teh doctor.

Don't take everything you read here as bible. Don't take everything you get from your doctor as bible either. Take all the info, go do some other research, and make your own decision based on YOUR body and YOUR convictions and YOUR relationship with your man.



Mrs.X -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/6/2008 7:37:26 PM)

If your concern is a fertilized egg being prevented of implanting, just abstain or use condoms about halfway through your pack for about 3 days. That way, if there is a chance that you ovulate, you don't have to worry about the egg being fertilized and later being prevented of implanting.

BC affects everyone differently. I've taken the Pill, low-hormone pills, tri-level pills, the patch, Depo, Lunelle and I've been fine with all of them.

Edited to add: If you do decide you want to take a pill, I have a couple recommendations. If you weigh less than 160lbs. low-hormone pills like Orthotricycline Lo, and if you weigh more than 160lbs. I recommended a tri-level pill like TriLevelen. A tri-level pill gives you more hormones when you're closest to "ovulating" and less hormones right before and right after your period. The less hormones the better, I say.



artemis -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/6/2008 10:57:25 PM)

I'd start taking them as soon as possible, if you decide to go with BCP. My sister had an allergic reaction to the first pills she took and ended up spending a day in the hospital [:o] She got a different brand and did fine after that. I started taking BCP when I was 19 to help deal with cramps coupled with very irregular periods (looking back, it was probably the first sign of PCOS... hm...) and never had a problem with them. My husband says that I was in a better mood after going off the pill, but I think that my mood change was due to the fact that we were trying to get pregnant after almost 7 years of waiting and didn't really have anything to do with the pill itself [:)]



christsstar -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/7/2008 12:55:19 PM)

I was also on the pill for 7 years for bad periods. I was on it for 5 years before I ever got married or had sex. I didn't realize how much if affected me until I went off.

Sorry ... slightly off topic.

umm ... yeah ... take them soon.

And let us know when you talk to your dr.



fluffmonkey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/7/2008 11:47:44 PM)

hmm well Im calling tomorrow morning and seeing about getting appointment this week...

I dont think diaphragm is for me... I couldnt handle that and Im sure I wouldnt put it in right...although we plan to use condoms he thinks bc pill would help too... so I dont know I will talk with my doctor and figure whats right for me...

my weight is 117lb



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 12:05:20 AM)

You can try the Nuva Ring, it's one of the lowest doses out there and doesn't have much in the way of side effects(for me anyway).



OneOfHisJewels -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 12:09:56 AM)

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my weight is 117lb


you're tiny!!



OneOfHisJewels -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 12:13:25 AM)

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If your concern is a fertilized egg being prevented of implanting,


Thank you for making that distinction, Christina..upthread there's been reference to not wanting to stop an egg from implanting..hello, no unfertilized egg is going to implant, lol. If dropping unfertilized eggs was a bad thing, we'd all be being really bad every month, lol. It's embryos(an egg actually fertilized with sperm) we want to be careful of, not plain old eggs.



christsstar -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 10:52:17 AM)

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ORIGINAL: OneOfHisJewels

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If your concern is a fertilized egg being prevented of implanting,


Thank you for making that distinction, Christina..upthread there's been reference to not wanting to stop an egg from implanting..hello, no unfertilized egg is going to implant, lol. If dropping unfertilized eggs was a bad thing, we'd all be being really bad every month, lol. It's embryos(an egg actually fertilized with sperm) we want to be careful of, not plain old eggs.


Of course. That's a given.

An egg by itself is just an egg. And we lose them every month, sex or no sex.



Mrs.X -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 11:45:01 AM)

Thanks. [:D] Oh yeah, embryo....I couldn't remember the name. I know some people can get offended if it's called a baby that eary, but that's what I'm used to calling it most of the time.



laughinggirl -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 3:08:37 PM)

I was on BCP for the first year of our marriage. I'm really glad we had that time to figure everything out before having to deal with anything extra related to alternate methods. It was much easier to be spontaneous when on the pill. I had a few side effects the first couple of months related to water retention and a sore chestal region, but after that went away I couldn't tell a difference. It didn't affect my mood or mental state at all. The only lingering effect I had was dryness, but there's an easy fix for that.

I had to go off it after a year because it affected my blood pressure, and while condoms aren't the end of the world, they are less convenient than the pill. However, of the alternate methods out there, we've found condoms to be the easiest. If you do decide to use them, I recommend the SKYN brand.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 3:12:31 PM)

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ORIGINAL: OneOfHisJewels

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If your concern is a fertilized egg being prevented of implanting,


Thank you for making that distinction, Christina..upthread there's been reference to not wanting to stop an egg from implanting..hello, no unfertilized egg is going to implant, lol. If dropping unfertilized eggs was a bad thing, we'd all be being really bad every month, lol. It's embryos(an egg actually fertilized with sperm) we want to be careful of, not plain old eggs.


It's actually Zygotes that you want to be careful of, it's not an embryo until it implants[:)][8D]



fluffmonkey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 6:06:58 PM)

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You can try the Nuva Ring, it's one of the lowest doses out there and doesn't have much in the way of side effects(for me anyway).
well maybe something like that might work...

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you're tiny!!
LOL hmm well ive actually gained some weight from I weighted a year ago >_> I would actually like to loose a little bit lol



OneOfHisJewels -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/8/2008 6:13:40 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mrs.Wifey

quote:

ORIGINAL: OneOfHisJewels

quote:

If your concern is a fertilized egg being prevented of implanting,


Thank you for making that distinction, Christina..upthread there's been reference to not wanting to stop an egg from implanting..hello, no unfertilized egg is going to implant, lol. If dropping unfertilized eggs was a bad thing, we'd all be being really bad every month, lol. It's embryos(an egg actually fertilized with sperm) we want to be careful of, not plain old eggs.


It's actually Zygotes that you want to be careful of, it's not an embryo until it implants[:)][8D]


Ok, zygotes, it is then..I'm not going to bother editing all my posts, though.[;)]



Mrs.X -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/9/2008 2:28:49 PM)

Ah, zygote. So, a zygote is a fertilized egg, and an embryo is a fertilized egg that has implanted? It's just easier to call it a baby, LOL.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/9/2008 2:39:28 PM)

Zygote is a fertilized egg-embryo is an implanted egg-fetus is everything after 8 weeks gestation.



Mrs.X -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/10/2008 12:57:25 AM)

Oh OK....thanks.



christsstar -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/10/2008 10:36:13 AM)

According to some reading I've been doing, it's not a zygote once it implants. A zygote is simply a fertilized egg before it splits. After it starts splitting and multiplying, it's officially an embryo. So it's an embryo that implants, not a zygote. And after reading that, my biology class came back to me and I remembered it.



fluffmonkey -> RE: Birth Control Pill Question (9/10/2008 11:02:31 AM)

Okay ladies today is the day [&:] I have a doctor appointment for 2:15.... its my first time going to a doctor like that... Its a bit crazy to think about and I hope that doctor doesn't hurt me... Im not even sure if its a woman or a man... I just know it was the only appointment this week left... and my mom recommended the place...she also told me she took BC Pills and they didn't bother her really... she said people who are active and play sports have a less crampy and painful period...so maybe it want be so bad...
Im so nervous [sm=unsure.gif]



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