Birth Control question

I know there is another thread on here regarding birth control, but I didn't see the form I am using discussed at all.  I use the Nuva-ring, which is wonderful.  I am wondering if anyone knows if it is available in the UK?  I hate to go back on the pill.  I am going to ask my US doctor for a few months worth of samples to take with me until I get settled. 

I use the Nuva Ring which I obtain from the USA.  My doctor in the UK had not heard about the Nuva Ring and I read an article that says it most likely will not make it to the UK anytime soon, due to the cost.  It is a great form a of Birth Control.  Ask for some samples from your OB/GYN.  Good Luck!

Although the Nuva Ring isn't available- the Era Patch is.  It's once a week- like the Nuva Ring- but it get stuck on like a bandaid/plaster.  I've been using it for 3 months and love it.

consider the mirena IUD - look it up online for all the info - it's free and my dr. said it's a good switch from the nuva-ring (I have that now too).

Just found out this week I can't use any kind of hormonal BC.     Ugh. Using condoms forever doesn't seem that exciting but what other options are there?

if you're stuck to condoms use durex avanti....the non laytex ones.  SOOOO much better (more ££ but we get buy 2 get the 3rd free at boots).

i've used the film before when i've done the pull out and pray but NOT as sole protection.  i don't trust it.

Just found out this week I can't use any kind of hormonal BC. Ugh. Using condoms forever doesn't seem that exciting but what other options are there?

I used a diaphragm for awhile. It was a bit inconvenient but as far as effectiveness...just as my 4th son!

I'm using the film not which I bought in the USA. I'm not sure if they have it here.

I'm probably showing my age here but whatever happened to the Today sponge?

Also I wanted to add Im pretty sure every kind of BC you can get here is free.

I'm using the film not which I bought in the USA. I'm not sure if they have it here.

I'm probably showing my age here but whatever happened to the Today sponge?

The sponge was pulled from the market in the mid 90's....not sure why...maybe toxic shock issues? I used them a couple of times but they were so hard to remove...almost had to go to the ER....how embarrasing! It was a great concept but way too difficult to deal with unless you were a pro!    Remember the Seinfeld episode when Elaine found out they were going to stop making and selling them so she bought up all she could find (a case or two) and then wouldnt use them with a guy unless he was "spongeworthy". That was a funny episode!

Pebbles - I bought some C-film when I recently went back to the states but am a little leary to use it alone. From your experience are you comfortable with that?

Julie

LOL. Yes the Spongeworthy episode. One of my favorites. I'm a pathetic and sad die hard Seinfeld fanatic!

Well along with the film we seem to be practicing abstinence.  :\\\'(
But I have talked to a few ladies that swear by VCF.

film?  i've never heard of this....

you can't get it here - it was mentioned on another thread sometime ago and i googled it and found out it's not avaialble here because they don't think it's effective enough or something

I myself am back on the depo provera, had hard time remembering the pills each day same time. I also went back on this as it is free. Spending money each month for pills and supplies was not wothr it to me when something can be free.

Side note: My state is considering having druggists stop selling the pills if the are morally objected to it. Knowing my luck mine would and then where would I be?

I think I said in the last bc topic. I have to use birthcontrol, or else i don't get my period.  meaning i don't ovulate so therefore no kids unless extreamly wanted theres my birthcontrol right there. lol (of course only after i have been with the person long enough and know they are clean... gotta be safe there) I remember the spongeworthy episode...was great!  Sienfield is on right now....100th episode!

xx.Vivian

Umm.. I hope I don't come across as insensitive, but if you don't naturally get your period, why does it need to come artificially? (as in, couldn't you just live without?) I only wish...

Umm.. I hope I don't come across as insensitive, but if you don't naturally get your period, why does it need to come artificially? (as in, couldn't you just live without?) I only wish...

Perhaps, if someone would like to conceive or to balance out hormone levels.  Could be why!  I guess if you do not have issues with either, then the joy of no monthly period can be yours.