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Originally Posted by JustJess
In snowy's situation, it's a little different. She needs the progesterone-only for quality of life reasons. It's especially good at lightening cycles, as is necessary for her. And let's face it; most of the delivery methods of progesterone only BC aren't as reliable. I believe the one major version is called the "mini-pill" as all the others have estrogen. Most studies cited state that IUD's are about 3-5% more effective than taking birth control pills.
Hormones aren't evil... but they ain't perfect either. 
If the Ring works for you, use it! Enjoy it! Rock on! It certainly requires little enough thought or preparation. It just wasn't right for me... or lots of other people. That's why we're so excited about the IUD.  |
Basically, I just want a form of birth control I'm not going to have to worry about, or pay for, for 5 years. That's really appealing. Right now I'm poor enough to qualify for free BC, so I want to take advantage of it by getting something that will last me a long time. I also want to have something I don't have to think about
though the ring is a great thing and I've loved it the year I've been on it.