Birth Control options ???

[bpdaddy]

What options are out there for BC that would be ideal for a physically active female?

Depo shot causes low sex drive, bloating, lethargy. It's out!
The pill, don't think it's the best option since it's stress full on the liver and combining it with anabolics wouldn't be best.

Anyone?

 

[spatts]

I am happy with my IUD. 12 years of totally non-hormonal protection, and it's "lifestyle" friendly.

 

[Scarlett33]

There are pros and cons with all of them. Seems like there was a thread about this not too long ago. I remimber that some one mentioned the IUD. You could do a search.

 

[slinky]

IUD....IUD....love my IUD.

 

[MS]

"What options are out there for BC that would be ideal for a physically active female?"..................................vasectomy, abstinence, or lesbianism are the best options.

 

[spatts]

Practical, effective, and functional..respective. lol

 

[flexygrl]

Isn't an IUD only good if you've had children before?

 

[Ceebs]

Isn't an IUD only good if you've had children before?

They're harder to install if one hasn't had children, due to the size of the cervical opening, and doctors seem wary of giving you one for that reason. But they still work.

 

[spatts]

You know what I find disturbing about that? They tell you they have to "install" it when you're on your period, yet the opening of the cervix is larger, and the cervix is softer and more "pliable" when ovulating. I don't see why they don't do it at this time so it's more comfortable for everyone. A simple blood test prior to the procedure will rule out pregnancy. Perhaps it's because a larger opening also means great chance of infection both during and after the procedure.

At any rate, at least one person in here has one, and doesn't have any kids. I don't remember her saying it was any more difficult than what I remember experiencing.

 

[Ceebs]

If it didn't require years of med school and insane insurance fees, I'd make a name for myself as an athlete-friendly gynecologist. (Why not, if there are athlete-friendly plastic surgeons?)

I'm really getting fed up with the way doctors push hormonal birth control and refuse IUDs to young childless women who want to take responsibility for their fertility.

 

[KEL]

I have one, no kids and never been pregnant.
I do have a very smart OB/GYN though

 

[spatts]

Yes, you do.

 

[spatts]

Not entirely true.

 

[Lestat]

Try the nuvo ring.. its hormonal, but it only releases hormones in the specific area to be affected.. not your entire body.

 

[FitFossil]

IUD and no kids either. Insertion hurt like hell, but it was over quickly. Well worth not having funky synthetic hormones possessing my body anymore.

 

[Candi Barr]

I used a diaphram successfully for about ten years, then I took one of MS's three options.

 

[bignate73]

there are always options the "athletic male" can take too.

 

[slinky]

If it didn't require years of med school and insane insurance fees, I'd make a name for myself as an athlete-friendly gynecologist. (Why not, if there are athlete-friendly plastic surgeons?)

I'm really getting fed up with the way doctors push hormonal birth control and refuse IUDs to young childless women who want to take responsibility for their fertility.

And a for Ceebs!

 

[MS]

I had an IUD for 10 years, no previous kids required! But I also insisted on condoms as a back up because, quite frankly, I don't trust ANY male to completely avoid the temptation of transmitting a nasty STD to me. Same really applies to OCs. There are far worse things to deal with than pregnancy, which is why I now use two out of three of MS's options. Besides, the IUD made my menstruation very painful

 

[slinky]

Ha! Check this out:

http://aprilwinchell.com/multimedia/media/misc/zazoo.mpg

 

[BrickGirl]

I better find a study before I post what I am about to post

 

[bpdaddy]

"What options are out there for BC that would be ideal for a physically active female?"..................................vasectomy, abstinence, or lesbianism are the best options.

Well I wouldn't mind her being bi-sexual

 

[bpdaddy]

Never heard of the nervo ring, But I will run the IUD and ring thing by her.

BTW, a vasc has been talked about, but she is hoping to have 1 more child.

THANKS ALL!

 

[KEL]

Try the nuvo ring.. its hormonal, but it only releases hormones in the specific area to be affected.. not your entire body.

Uh, wrong. Plus the NuvaRing costs like $47/month and is covered by only 1 or 2 insurance companies.

It is very convenient though and does have the lowest levels of estrogen and progesterone available plus it bypasses the 1st-pass liver effects. The effectiveness is the same as that of the pill. (99%)

 

[SteelWeaver]

My favourite is lesbianism


BG, what are you going to post???

 

[MS]

Yeah, come ome BG, share with the rest of us.

 

[GymGirl3]

One of the newer brands of birth control called "Yasmin" is a low dosage of estrogen and contains extra Potassium/Diuretic to reduce bloating. The side effects are much more less common when compared to any other kinds. I started Yasmin 2 months ago and I love it so far.

 

[Debu]

Hey GymGirl, that's good to hear, that's what my gyno suggested for me, I just wanted to hear more experiences from people before I started.