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Re: [Birth Control] ?From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 2 Oct 2001 06:50:11 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 27 Sep 2001, Elizabeth wrote: > >Hi, I am 25 and in a committed relationship. I have attempted MANY >times to take oral birth control pills throughout the years, but can not >seem to handle the side effects, as I experience almost every one >listed! I do not use condoms and am desperately trying to find an >effective form of birth control. I currently use foams and spermicidal >inserts, etc, but they are very messy and result in other problems for >both my partner and me. Any ideas would be appreciated very much. Using foam/spermicide alone has a relatively high rate of failure. Combining it with another method - even one as unreliable as withdrawal - can increase its effectiveness greatly. Combining spermicide and condoms is very effective. All of those can be used without a prescription, while you look into another option. The diaphragm may be a possibility for you. Also, depending on the details of your situation, your gynecological health care provider might agree to insert an IUD, if you wish. If you and your partner are willing to consider periodic abstinence from vaginal sex, natural family planning might be an option. Your gynecological health care provider, local Planned Parenthood or family planning clinic, or local Roman Catholic church should be able to refer you to an instructor. For the nearest Planned Parenthood office, call 800 230 PLAN. Good luck.
-- Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS Family Nurse Practitioner
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