WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Options

Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Options

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:28:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 4 Oct 2001, Myrlins wrote: >
>I've been on the pill for a while but I am forgetful and I have a hard
>time keeping up with the time I'm suppose to take it. I usually forget
>so I'm looking for an alternative to the pill that doesn't need that
>much of me to remember. I'm not interested however in injections or
>anything that has to be kept inside my body. I would really appreciate
>your response regarding this. I read about the patch but I've never
>really heard about it. Please send me some information regarding that
>and other methods similiar. Thank you!

As far as I know, the patch is not yet available in the USA. Your restrictions limit the possibilities. Condoms, Diaphragms, Tubal ligation, hysterectomy, or vasectomy for your partner are about all there is left that fit your restrictions. An IUD, Mirena if you have heavy flow or Paragard if you don't, would be great forms of contraception but either one has to go inside your uterus.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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