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Q: options for birth control

asked by: steve 382 on February 19th, 2008

New User

hello,
My girlfriend and I were talking and she has decided to stop taking the pill because she cannot stand the way it makes her gain weight and look. So my question is what other forms of non-hormonal birth control could we use that would be about as effective as the pill? A combination of things? Any feedback would be great! Thanks!

Replies(2)

Carifairy

replied on February 19th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

The ONLY thing as effective as the pil, but ZERO HORMONES is the IUD.

Paragard IUD.

Not all doctors will give them to women, planned parenthood is the best option for getting an IUD.

Georgia59

replied on February 19th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

She could try switching to a different type of pill if she's only tried one. There are hundreds and they all are slightly different and might have different side effects for your gf.

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