I have been on the pill forever. Pushing 35, was on Mirena for about 2 years and had to have it removed due to endometriosis, turned out it wasn't that, was my thyroid, whole other story. Anyway, I am ready to go off it, but not sure if we are done having babies yet. Don't want to go back to condoms, any suggestions? Been out of the bc loop for awhile :rolleyes: Thanks!

There aren't really too many options for non-hormonal. Barrier methods, mostly (condoms, diaphram). Tubal. Not sure if there are currently any non-hormanal IUDs on the market. Abstinance? lol.

btw, unless you have a medical reason, turning 35 doesn't mean you have to stop taking the pill.

I'm a big fan of fertility awareness. You should read Taking Charge of Your Fertility if you are interested.

Thanks for the help. I will ask my gyno next week about the suggestions. I have a thyroid disorder and they are trying to control it, and as a result, my bp has been a bit high and my cholesterol has been too and my doc is VERY cautious, so I am guessing she will tell me I need to stop....pretty sure abst. won't work :) My mom used the fertility watching method and I have an extra brother and sister from it :) Though, things weren't as high tech back then. Will check the book out and see what I can find!

Hi,

I would suggest maybe the Pargard IUD. It's non-hormonal and lasts for 10 years. Some doctors don't suggest it for women that haven't given birth cause there's a higher risk for it being expeled and or diffuct to insert. But it can be done, i have had mine for about a year(i haven't had children) and very happy with it. The only side effects is that your period can be longer and heavy and more cramping. If you have any other question just ask. Good luck.

Thank you!

What is Parguard made from? I do not think I have heard of it. It sounds like the easiest and I am all for easy! Though I am researching lots of things at this point, I understand how the dia. and sponge work, but not quite sure how insertion is certain, so that makes me a bit nervous. Thanks again!

I was reading somewhere else about something called the LadyComp. I actually just ordered one for myself and I'm really excited about using it!! :D

Basically, you get up in the morning and take your temperature and it records it. After a while, it learns your cycle and tells you when you are or are not ovulating and when it's safe to have sex if you don't want to get pregnant or when to have sex if you do.

I can't wait to get mine and start using it. It is expensive, but you can buy a refurbished one for half the price. So far, the reviews I've read elsewhere have been really, really positive! And women said they have been learning a lot about their cycle by using it. That's part of what has me so excited. I have never really taken the time to learn about my cycle so in depth before, so I'm really excited about the possibility of learning more about it.

Check it out. See what you think.