Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 what type of pill are you on? and it cleared up your PA? thanks, Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks for the reply. That was my first choice actually. The clinic said that it wasn't a good option since she hasn't had childern before. They said something about size, scaring, etc... She could become possibly infertal I guess. They could be wrong. I may have her get a second opinion. But, she's not willing to take that much of a risk. So, they're pushing the NuvaRing as the next best soultion. So, any info on how the NuvaRing would affect/change Candida would be appreciated... Thanks. > Jed, > > I have been on the pill for many years, but I think > I'm willing to actually get an IUD soon. Maybe your > wife can consdier it too. > > > > See my own websites at www.lauralight.faithweb.com or www.henrycreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 My BF at the time did the honorable thing and got a vasectomy. He, my doctor and I all discussed it at length and we came to this conclusion, and what a relief it was to me. I had one less huge stressor, which is much-needed to get well from all of this. I was really sick and my BF had no health problems at all... different from your situation seeing that you both have candida, but an evaluation of both of your situations may determine who best should bear the burden of birth control... in all fairness it should be the one with the lowest amount of underlying health issues. Good luck in considering ALL your options. Alison :-) > Since my wife and I are fighting Candida infections, she's wondering > what for of Birth Control to use. Obviously, natural is best in this > unique situation. But, we don't want kids any time soon and would like > to be assured she won't get become pregnant. And,believe me abstinence > won't work for us since, well... Do I need to explain?! So, our Doctor > is recommending the NuvaRing. I've read a bit about it and I'm getting > the usual sales pitch. It looks to release the same or similar > hormones that the pill does. So, it raises this question... if long > term usage of the pill was a contributing factor for her Candida, will > this have the same negative affects? At this point, I haven't seen any > info to tell me otherwise. But, the NuvaRing is a rather new form of > contraception. I'd appreciate anyones knowledge on this subject. > Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 > > Hi, I am trying to get off of birth control pills. The doctor recommended the IUD called Mirena. He says that it puts out a minute amount of hormones. > > I have had two doctor appts to have it but both times something has gone wrong. So I am wondering if this is an act of God trying to tell me to not do it. What is your opinion on the Mirena IUD? ==>I am not familiar with Mirena IUD. I'm sure other ladies in our group can help you with information about the best forms of birth control because it was discussed awhile ago - try searching our message archives and see if you can locate them. > > The only other option I have is to have my tubes tied, and the doctor did not recommend it, because he said the Mirena would help with the endometriosis. He also said that having my tubes tied would not guarantee that I would not have to be on bcp even after the surgery. ==>You do not have to be on birth control pills after surgery. It is extremely rare for anyone to get pregnant after having their tubes tied, witness myself and my daughter. I couldn't tolerate birth control pills before that, so I used the diaphram which was very effective (thank goodness!). One can get pregnant while taking birth control pills too. > >I don't know what to do. The rhythm method is not an option, I have three kids and am going to college fulltime as well as working. ==>I suggest you post this on another message with the subject line: " alternatives to birth control pills? " > > Thanks so much for giving me any direction. What you do here helping all of us is truly (I think) a gift from God. ==>Awe shucks. Thanks so very much. At my age it's wonderful to have such a good purpose in life. > > Also, thank you for posting the success stories. WOW! It was so uplifting to read them, it gave me some hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. ==>I'm so glad you got uplifted by reading them. There definitely is light at the end of the tunnel. You can also read Bee's Personal Candida Story in the Files (after all of the folders). Luv, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi Cary, I just wanted to give you and anyone interested some information about birth control. You are right that the " rhythm " method or calendar method is quite risky for most women, but there is a natural method called Natural Family Planning (NFP) that uses basal temperatures and a little knowledge of cervical mucus and is over 99% effective when tested by thousands of couples (one of the largest studies was even done in India among some poor and uneducated families). Plus it's reversible and has no side effects. You can learn more at www.ccli.org and it's easy enough to learn from a manual or there are classes in every city. I can only say that it has been a huge gift to our marriage because it involves both spouses and increases communication and true intimacy. As for the IUD, it is very interesting that you wondered whether it was " an act of God " that you weren't able to use one (yet). In case you might not know how it works (as I did not know until recently) you certainly can still conceive an embryo, even every month, however the IUD irritates the lining of the uterus such that the tiny developing embryo cannot attach and is lost in the menstrual period. This might cause problems for you depending on your belief system with regards to human life. Actually, even the " pill " can result in conceptions up to 25% of the time but the progesterone withdrawal usually ensures that a little embryo would be flushed out. This is a reason why more women are choosing not to use the pill. Whatever you decide, take your time to explore all the information you can. And if you want to ask anything about NFP, I am an experience " charter " ! Best wishes, +Corinne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Dear Corinne, Thanks for that wonderful information on birth control. Would you consider putting together an article on it that I could post in our files? Email me personally at beeisbuzzing2003@... Luv, Bee > Hi Cary, > > I just wanted to give you and anyone interested some information about birth control. You are right that the " rhythm " method or calendar method is quite risky for most women, but there is a natural method called Natural Family Planning (NFP) that uses basal temperatures and a little knowledge of cervical mucus and is over 99% effective when tested by thousands of couples (one of the largest studies was even done in India among some poor and uneducated families). Plus it's reversible and has no side effects. You can learn more at www.ccli.org and it's easy enough to learn from a manual or there are classes in every city. I can only say that it has been a huge gift to our marriage because it involves both spouses and increases communication and true intimacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 > > > Natural Family Planning (NFP) that uses basal temperatures and > a little knowledge of cervical mucus and is over 99% effective when > tested by thousands of couples. > I just wanted to say that NFP has worked in our marriage for the past 5 years. My husband and I have used it successfully to delay a pregnancy for the past year as we try to get my hormones more regular through diet. Because I was charting, we were alerted to the fact that I did have hormonal problems that needed to be addressed. CCL has been a wonderful service. Also, one of their counselors, Vicki Braun is a Chapter leader for the Weston Price Foundation and I have found her to be very helpful. I'm only saying this so you know it can be a valid option. Many Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Even though it is not marketed as such, I use this thermometer http://www.pregnancystore.com/sophia_fertility_monitor.htm to help support NFP (Natural Family Planning). For me, it is worth it's weight in gold because it has an alarm that wakes me up at the same time every day so that I don't miss taking my temperature, and it records all of the data. I have gotten pregnant very easily in the past (6 kids and 2 miscarriages), and I have managed with this thermometer to not get pregnant for 17 months. We use condoms when I am fertile rather than abstaining. I do wonder long term how well this will work when I get closer to menopause and my cycles will be less regular and predictable. ~Jenni Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks so much for that link! I've purchased 4 different basal thermometers (with and without memory, with and without lights). I've had a terrible time getting my temps done because I forget! No matter how hard I try to remember it just doesn't happen. So I just ordered that thermometer with an alarm (who woulda' thunk it?) yay! Marla On 10/10/06, Jenni Grant <jenni1@...> wrote: > > Even though it is not marketed as such, I use this thermometer > http://www.pregnancystore.com/sophia_fertility_monitor.htm to help > support NFP (Natural Family Planning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have managed with this thermometer to not get > pregnant for 17 months. We use condoms when I am fertile rather than > abstaining. I do wonder long term how well this will work when I get > closer to menopause and my cycles will be less regular and predictable. > ~Jenni Grant I have never heard of that thermometer - thank you so much for the link!!! Just a little " warning " that during those few days of high fertility, even using condoms can be a pregnancy risk because some people are just so fertile it only takes a microscopic bit of preejaculate close to conceive, which is why no genital contact is advised if you have a serious reason to avoid pregnancy...just something to consider since I have heard some amazing pregnancy stories like this. As far as menopause coming, if you can learn to read mucus signs (and even cervical position for most accuracy) you might find that this is more helpful even than temps with irregular cycles, since the luteal phase of every fertile cycle(even if it's over 100 days long) is preceeded by at least a day or two of fertile mucus. I have seen books even at Borders that describe the details pretty well. That's beautiful that you have six children and I am deeply sorry for your two lost little ones. I know that pain too well. BTW, one of my friend's mom had a baby this week at age 46. She had a happy surprise with #7 at 44 and now #8 and they are thrilled (they were NOT practicing NFP) so we might not always know now what we might be capable of doing or wanting in the future... +Corinne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 > > > > That's beautiful that you have six children and I'm sorry about > your two lost little ones. I know that pain too well. > > > > +Corinne > ==> Corinne, you have lost babies through miscarriage? It would be wonderful to email you privately. I'm having problems with that too. In fact, I'm on this diet because of the 4 miscarriages I've had since our only daughter, Bernadette was born. I'm actually so scared to get pregnant again. My wonderful husband says I need to work on my emotional wellbeing as well as my physical. Right now I can't picture ever having another one to hold in my arms. Well, gotta go for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 > > > > > > > > Think twice before taking birth control or the new one yaz> http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/02/15/why-take-a-contaceptive-to-treat-your-acne.aspx > > > > > > >> www.mercola.com/2004/jun/12/contraception_facts.htm > http://www.mercola.com/2004/jun/12/contraception_facts.htm > >> > > God bless michele> >> >> > _________________________________________________________________> >> > > ________________________________> > Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. Get started!> > > ________________________________> > Make i'm yours. Create a custom banner to support your cause.> > > ________________________________> > Make i'm yours. Create a custom banner to support your cause.> > _________________________________________________________________> In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger.> http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_realtime_042008Spell a grand slam in this game where word skill meets World Series. Get in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 > > Had to take a dose of birth control (as plan +++Hi Amy. What do you mean by plan b ?? ....any advice to get through this. Mostly dealing with nausea and sore throat and some mucus. Should I continue on all 6 Tbsp of coconut oil...nystatin...pau d'arco or reduce till i feel better? +++While your body is trying to get rid of the birth control toxins you may need to reduce antifungals so your symptoms are tolerable. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 > +++Hi Amy. What do you mean by plan b ?? ---Plan B as in emergency contraceptive. > > ...any advice to get through this. Mostly dealing with nausea and sore > throat and some mucus. Should I continue on all 6 Tbsp of coconut > oil...nystatin...pau d'arco or reduce till i feel better? > > +++While your body is trying to get rid of the birth control toxins you > may need to reduce antifungals so your symptoms are tolerable. > > Bee ---I figured as much. My body is already dealing with an overload of toxins because of this ignorant mistake. (I'm frustrated with myself.) I'll just follow what my body is telling me. Thanks Bee, Merry Christmas Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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