I've been researching the boards for birth control options and now am really confused!! I've been taking Ortho-tricycline since November and recently tried the piggyback. Unfortunately I had not read the post about trying the piggybacking for two months and not the three months. Man am I a mess now! Wow! Spotting, bleeding, cramping for over four weeks.....and a major IBS attack. So, my ob/gyn nurse is sending some info on the depo shot and on a "new" hormonal IUD called Mirena. BTW she has IBS too so she understands my situation. I'm not very excited about the weight gain with the depo shot but am concerned about the IUD and IBS. Has anyone heard anything about Mirena IUD? My goal is to stop my periods since my IBS gets worse with the monthlies. I know there is no guarantee that my period will stop but it has to be better than my pill. Seems my IBS was better when I was pregnant and then while I was nursing my baby but then I don't want to do that forever!
I love reading the posts since I get so much from them. I wish I could get to know you all better but just don't seem to have the time right now with my little ones. Thanks to Ruchie, Bevrs, Heather, HanSolo and everyone else!! The recipes, quick meals and just knowing that I'm not alone with the pain and frustration has helped me tremendously.
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The recipes, quick meals and just knowing that I'm not alone with the pain and frustration has helped me tremendously. 
