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Old 01-26-2009, 03:15 PM #1
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Default A bit off topic, suitable birth control method for someone with neuropathy?
Is there really a safe birth control method for someone with neuropathy?.

I have been reading information about birth control methods. Side effects look scary. I was considering Depo Provera, then it says that people with diabetes and neuropathy from it shouldn't use it. It also says it may cause irreversible bone loss. So given these side effects, i am discarting this possibility.

I don't want my neurpathy to deteriorate.

Do you know of any safe birth control method for someone with neuropathy like me?
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Thanks for your post about DeproProvera and neuropathy. Now I know I'm crazy. I have been taking the depro shot every 90 days for the last year. I thought it was my imagination that everytime I got the injection I had a flare. I am past child bearing years and was using the depro to handle my very painful and heavy periods. Now I am like you, what to do...
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I get Depo Provera a few years now and I am very happy with it. Never mentioned anything different after getting the injection. But I understand that I am a lucky person
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I tried the Depo shots about 14 years ago. I couldn't use them. I had a period all the time and my hair began falling out...what was worse is I began to gain weight like you wouldn't believe!

I've always had issues with all the hormone type birth control methods. I have no idea what would be a good method either as they all have some side effects and there's nothing that's 100% effective. We can put men on the moon and go to outer space but we can't figure out birth control methods.
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What about intra uterine devices for a drug free alternative?

I used to work for an OB/GYN and they were a popular alternative for many women.
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What about intra uterine devices for a drug free alternative?

I used to work for an OB/GYN and they were a popular alternative for many women.
I thought about that but the newest one, Miridia I think it's called, contains hormones. But the regular type of IUD might a viable alternative. It does have its own set of side effects.
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