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I have had problems with alot of different birth controls in the past the combined pill with progesterone and estrogen(turned me into a crazy depressed mess also gave me my first child), the mini pill(still crazy and depressed and now have two children), mirena(very painful... still depressed and crazy). The depression and mood swings did not start until I started the birth control(3 yrs). I love my children but do not want anymore right now. My Dr refuses to take out the mirena until I find a birth control to replace it. I have spent hours online and talking to friends on different types of Birth control but i am completely lost all of them seem to have depression as a side effect. I am trying to find a more natural birth control. Do you have any recommendations... I am sooo lost.
Hello Aimee,
Thanks for your question. I think it is best to get off hormonal birth control methods. I do not think that is healthy. But as for your doctor, he can not tell you to keep the Mirena in until you find another method of birth control. You have the control and power in your own health care. I would strongly recommend Natural Family planning. You can go to allexperts.com and find the expert lady in that subject. Or do a search online. Your doctor may not agree but like I said, it's your right to do what you want with your own body. I would not use any kind of birth control that would require a doctor to have control. Sorry but I am really adamant about this subject.
Let me know what you find out-you can email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com anytime. OH, go to http://www.allexperts.com and click on health/fitness. Then go to women's health. Then find Natural Family Planning.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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| Comment | Thank you. I have since found a new dr who was willing to remove the iud. We have spent a few sessions going over different types of natural b.c. He also told me that it could take up to a couple of months for my hormone levels to return to normal... but knowing that its out makes me feel alot better already. Thank you again. hearing someone else tell me that the dr could not refuse to remove it gave me the push to find a new dr. will definately check out more on the site. thanks again. | ||
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Diane Cheryl
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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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