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(LeAnn) wrote:

I've just given birth a little more than 2 weeks ago and now I'm
starting to think about birth control options. I have been on the
pill and depo in the past and didn't do so good on it. I had anger
and anxiety problems while on them. So I'm looking for an alternative
but as silly as it sounds I don't want something that prevents a
fertilized egg from being implanted, I would prefer something that
halts ovulation. Am I asking too much? Does something exsist?

LeAnn

No, there isn't. If you cannot take hormonal therapy to stop ovulation
(that's the pill and depo), and you reject IUD's (because they may allow
an egg to get fertilized, but prevent the result from being implanted in
the uterus) you are left with spermacides and barrier methods. This
will include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and various OTC
spermacides. I'd recommend using them in combination: at least one
barrier method, and at least one spermacide, but make sure the
spermacide is compatible with whatever barrier method you are using.

Diaphragms and cervical caps need to be professionally fitted, and, if
memory serves (it's been a while!) the fitting following birth needs to
be repeated periodically.

I don't know if the contraceptive sponge is still on the market (shaped
like a diaphragm, but thicker, and impregnated with spermacide). You
might find that to your likeing, as well -- I'm reluctant to recommend
it, because that's what we were using when my twins were conceived.

I'd also recommend going to Planned Parenthood to talk to someone there
about birth control options; they have some of the best trained birth
control people, and are very good at what they do.

meh
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