{"id":8390,"date":"2022-09-15T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwatchminute.com\/?p=8390"},"modified":"2022-09-15T08:05:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T08:05:00","slug":"ive-used-a-couple-types-of-birth-control-heres-why-the-pill-is-still-my-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwatchminute.com\/?p=8390","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019ve Used A Couple Types Of Birth Control\u2014Here\u2019s Why The Pill Is Still My Favorite\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Which of the following contraceptives have you or your partner(s) used as birth control in the past year? That was the question an international research organization asked in a May 2022 survey<\/a> of adults in the U.S. The pill and condoms were practically tied for the most common (46 percent of the 1,000 people who responded said they used a condom in the past year, while 45 percent chose the birth control pill). The IUD came in a distant third, and the vaginal ring, contraceptive patch, diaphragm, sponge, and cervical cap, among others, trailed far behind. <\/p>\n

One reason why the pill is an over-achiever is that it goes beyond its main job description\u2014preventing pregnancy\u2014to offer a number of extra benefits. \u201cThe big one is menstrual cycle predictability, as well as improved menstrual flow and decreased pain with periods,\u201d says Natasha Spencer, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Orlando Health Physician Associates. Oral contraceptives are also \u201covarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and colorectal cancer protective in women,\u201d says Dr. Spencer, meaning studies have shown that people who have taken the pill have a lower lifetime risk of these cancers. \u201cThe pill prevents menstrual migraines and improves acne and bone density in older women,\u201d she adds. \u201cAnd it can reduce the incidence of benign breast disease, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and anemia.\u201d The list goes on.<\/p>\n

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The pill is an over-achiever because it goes above and beyond its main job and offers a number of extra benefits. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Another bonus? The pill\u2019s newer formulations carry fewer of the original side effects, such weight gain and bleeding between periods. \u201cIn the past, formulations had higher levels of estrogens which were associated with significant adverse effects\u2014such as blood clots\u2014and cardiovascular risks,\u201d says Dr. Spencer. \u201cThe current formulations are lower dose in combination with new progestins that have improved safety and tolerability.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course, which birth control is right for you comes down to lifestyle and personal preference. The reasons you choose a contraception method may differ from the women in your circles. Here\u2019s one woman\u2019s story of how she came to the conclusion that the pill is her go-to birth control.<\/p>\n

How I Found My Contraceptive Of Choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I met my husband at a party in 2007 and it was definitely like-a-lot at first sight. We bonded instantly and became fast friends. After a few months, though, things changed as I realized our connection was unlike anything I\u2019d ever had or felt. Corny as it may sound, I knew quickly he was the one. He really nudged me out of my comfort zone, getting me to try things I never thought I\u2019d try or like such as skiing and hiking.<\/p>\n

As things grew serious, we never really had the \u201cbaby talk,\u201d but I saw how family-oriented he was\u2014he loved playing with kids\u2014so I knew he\u2019d be a great dad. Plus, we come from similar backgrounds and share the same values; our families actually immigrated to the U.S. at the same time, something I didn\u2019t know when we initially met.<\/p>\n

My Birth Control History<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In 2010, we got married. About six months later, I stopped taking the pill and we casually started trying for a baby, thinking it might take a while for me to get pregnant. To our surprise, it didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Up until that point, I had been on the pill for about eight years. Initially, I took it to alleviate menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding. My periods used to be so heavy I\u2019d have to change pads every hour, making sure I bought the super-long ones so that I didn\u2019t bleed through my pants and wearing dark colors for the week in case I did. There were days I had to skip school because the cramps were so bad. Nothing helped, not even ibuprofen, so my doctor suggested I go on the pill.<\/p>\n

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As I tried various brands, I gained weight or experienced mood swings. I didn\u2019t connect these things to the pill so I stayed on it for about two years. Friends suggested I ask my doctor about other options and, thankfully, I did. It was then that I switched to a low-iron pill, which made me feel normal.<\/p>\n

For me, the best feature of the low-iron pill was knowing that it was 99 percent effective without the side effects I experienced before. The only con about the pill is remembering to take it every day.<\/p>\n

Changing Body, Changing Birth Control <\/strong><\/h2>\n

After I gave birth to my daughter, I decided to switch birth control. My mom and sister both mentioned their success with the IUD (intrauterine device)\u2014a small, T-shaped piece of flexible plastic that\u2019s inserted into your uterus\u2014so I figured I\u2019d give it a try. I liked the idea of not having to take something every day. I was thinking how busy life is as a new mom and I didn\u2019t want to accidentally forget about birth control.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to 2013. My daughter was 15 months old, my husband had just started a brand-new business, and I was beginning to finally adjust to being back at work as a PR\/marketing consultant full-time. Life was busy and a little scary given all the new adventures. So busy, in fact, that I almost didn\u2019t notice when I was late with my period.<\/p>\n

I avoided taking a home pregnancy test for a few days because getting pregnant was impossible\u2014or close to it. The IUD is more than 99 percent effective<\/u><\/a>. When my pregnancy test came up positive, I was in total disbelief. I did a second test. Positive.<\/p>\n

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I went to the doctor for an ultrasound and she confirmed that I was, indeed, pregnant. She said it looked like the IUD had moved and that\u2019s why it failed.<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t sure what I should be feeling. Should I be happy because we were about to have another addition to the family? Or sad because this pregnancy was not at all part of our plan? My husband and I had wanted to wait at least three years before trying again, but we decided to remove the IUD and proceed with the pregnancy. Thankfully, it was not an ectopic pregnancy, which can be a side effect<\/u><\/a> of becoming pregnant when an IUD is in the uterus; I had a full-term pregnancy and our second child was born in 2014.<\/p>\n

Going Back On The Pill<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Worried that it would fail again, I never even considered going back to the IUD. So, after my second child, I went back on the pill. My whole situation prompted my sister to get her IUD checked and removed because she didn\u2019t want any surprises. She opted to go through surgery to get her tubes tied.<\/p>\n

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\u201cStaying on the pill seems like the safest option for me.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Unlike my sister, I\u2019m not ready to tie my tubes. A few years ago, when a friend told me about the birth control implant<\/u><\/a>, I thought briefly about switching to it since it would mean not having to remember to take my pill. But, after speaking to my doctor about it, and considering my experience with a different implanted device, I decided not to switch. Staying on the pill seems like the safest option for me. <\/p>\n

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