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Expert: Ramona Quilter - 12/1/2006


Question
I am 24 years old. I have heard IUD's can cause infection in your uterus. I can't take horomonal birth control because I get TOO emotional and I have "sexual issues". What is best for me? I have two children (ages 29mo and 9wks) and I want 1 more but not for at least 2 years. I want to be able to get pregnant easily when the time comes. Thanks :)

Answer
I would recommend that you learn NFP.  It is totally safe and effective, doesn't raise any bad "sexual issues" and helps you to keep healthy and know your body and your fertility so when you want to get pregnant again, you will know what is going on with your body.  NFP can be learned from a book or from a teaching couple who helps people learn it in a class.  You can find information from this website:  www.ccli.org

You are wise to avoid artificial hormones and IUD's can certainly cause problems such as infection among other things.  

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Ramona Quilter

Expertise

Natural Family Planning is a risk-free, safe, and economical alternative to chemical and barrier contraceptives. NFP is easy to understand, aids in fertility awareness for spacing children as well as increasing communication and assisting couples to concieve. I do not answer questions about other forms of birth control.

Experience

I have personal experience with all birth control methods, I practiced NFP throughout my child-bearing years and I am a paralegal with great research skills. I am totally convinced this is a viable alternative and I can back-up my statements with research.

Organizations
National Association of Legal Professionals, (NALS). Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org - national organization for NFP)

Education/Credentials
Medical Assisting diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies.

Awards and Honors
College graduate with high honors; high school graduate with highest honors;

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