Do you use birth control? If you don't, is it because you don't believe in it??

I have experienced using different kinds of contraceptives and they were all prescribed by the obstetrician. I first started on the pill after giving birth to my first child but after I few years, I had some palpitations and I changed the pill for the IUD. It didn't work out and the OB prescribed the depo provera injectibles. It worked fine for me and has continued using it. I actually encourage most women to use the birth control. Having too many children children in this economy is not advisable. Responsible parenthood means we have to be prepared to provide for the needs of our children and not just go on giving birth without any planning and preparation. In my country I am an advocate of the RH Bill or reproductive health bill now pending in Congress. I am vocal about my opinions on this subject because I see that overpopulation is one of the reasons for my country's poverty.

I tried to use birth control when I was sexually active and married. However it never seemed to work for me. 13 pregnancies later and only 5 live births. Something in the pill I guess did not work in my system even though they tried various brands. So miscarriages became the norm for me. I am amazed i was able to carry the five I did. As far as interfering with someone else on birth control whether the pill or IUD or other form, to me its an individual matter to be discussed with your GYN. If you are married I would think you, your husband and doctor should sit down and discuss your options. I always did. But i know a few women who did not want a baby over a career and would slip the pill and their hubbys thought there was some reason they were not getting pregnant. if you are asking my opinion on the Govt. with birth control, The government should have more responsibilities like keeping our nation safe and secure instead of debating over your and my private body. We can walk in and discuss with our doctor who is more informed about birth control than any member in Congress!

I have never had a prescription birth control. I just know I would forget to take the pills and we would have a problem. We had also discussed other methods to handle things and agreed on various OTC, natural and lastly surgical methods. I would not prevent anyone from having access to birth control. It's a womans right when they & their partner choose to start a family or not have a family.

I am not married yet and my boyfriend and I have not done it yet. So I cannot answer that question right now. However, I am very interested with this discussion, because as a women, planning to have a family soon, I like to know more about family planning because I want to support my family well. I think, I will also apply family planning and birth control methods. I think it wouldn't be a sin to do it because I just want my kids to have a good life.

I took birth control pills to regulate my periods. For me it wasn't a good choice - after taking it for two years, it turned out that I developed a tumor and lost the ability to have children. I should have never taken estrogen. It doesn't mean that for others it will cause problems. But in my opinion, whether it is used for therapeutic or birth control purpose, they should not be given without proper and regular exams. The patient's complaints should not be ignored, telling that she will be better if she keeps taking the pills. But otherwise it can be safe. Despite my experience, I think birth control should be available for everyone. There are many forms of birth control, and what works for one doesn't work for someone else. Everyone should have access to them. Those who use birth control know why they don't want children, and perhaps they think responsibly, so I don't see why making restrictions would make sense.

It's not advisable since it has a side effect! guys avoid using that.

i think there are more people today who don't use birth control, not because of religion but because the average person is trying to have babies no a days. even though the world is very over populated. so many people are trying to feel some sense of security by having children. this is especially true with poor people (who ironically tend to be more "religious"). some poor people can't afford kids, but will refuse to go on birth control. they want to have as many kids to fill up as many voids and rely on the state to pay them per kid they have. i'm so sorry that this came out left field, but you don't know how many poor , "religious" people that don't use birth control, even though they can't afford it. i know two of them who won't go on birth control cause she is trying to keep the man she is with by trapping him with kids. not to take birth control is more power to some than taking it. no, i don't believe that there is no birth control that someone can take because of allergies, reactions. if you have a reaction to one, than you and the doc find another. no, i wouldn't prevent someone from taking birth control. i take birth control. this is because i know better. i don't want any more kids right now until i can take care of the two that i have. i am not going to just do what i want to do and take my burdens to the state on public tax money. so, yes. i believe in b control. i believe for some people it should be mandatory.

Every person, sexually active or not, should learn about the available birth control methods. Choosing a birth control method is a personal matter and no one should interfere with that. Every option has its advantages and disadvantages. A woman should choose what she considers is best for her body and mind. I agree with having an abortion if birth control fails and the couple doesn't want children.

When I was married and did not desire to have children I used birth control pills. I cannot recall what the brand was but they messed with my body something terrible. After my second child was born, my husband at the time got a vasectomy. I was not for that option because I really wanted more children but he did not want to have to worry about it so he had the surgery done without my consent. I would not impose my own belief on someone else. I do not like some forms of birth control - but it is not my call (and should never be in my opinion) to determine what is right or wrong for someone else to choose!

Hi MommyBoo. I am using BCP because i have PCOS. My eggs dont come fertilized. I dont use it though to prevent me from having a baby, i use it to balance my poor hormones.

I was put on BC when I was teen due to an extremely heavy flow that would last close to two weeks. I stayed on a pill form until I was in college. I tried depo, but the two weeks after I had the shot I went crazy. I was completely emotional and would cry at the drop of a hat. Went back on oral, but a different kind. After I was married I went on ortho evra (the patch). It regulated my period, and made my periods light and no more than 4 days. It worked for 5 years without a problem, and then I got pregnant on it.

hi there, i haven't used any of that in any forms. i am just not comfortable with it so is my boyfriend. we always just want to go natural and we are just being careful. but we are planning to start our own family maybe next year. there were some false alarms but if anything it would still be okay since he is already stable and now i have already graduated from school.

I believe in birth control. Why should Health Care Provider keep on encouraging their client to use this kind of method? One day, I will use birth control so that I can avoid unwanted pregnancy.

I don't use it, because I don't need it any more. I did use prescription methods, to limit the size of my family. I think whether to use birth control or not should be up to each woman.

Yes I use contraception and birth control with my partner. I believe it is everyone's right to choose, but be honest with the partner and work it out as a couple. No one should infringe on other people and their reproductive choices.