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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hormonal bc is not an option for me. That doesn't leave a lot of other options. We used natural family planning with condoms during fertile periods. Worked perfectly for 16 yrs (with 2 planned pregnancies) until one time it didn't.

I hate the smug chastisement about bc. Some people are careless, yes, but some women are a lot more fertile than others. I've had two unplanned pregnancies in my life (one before dh), and I am a dutiful and careful person in general. I also get pregnant very easily. 
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Ok, this is not smug, nor chastisement, because lord knows I have made stupid mistakes wrt birth control.  BUT - there is an excellent, nonhormonal option for birth control that is far superior to NFP:  the IUD.  [/quote]

OK, but Mirena has hormones, so that's out for me. Paraguard doesn't have hormones, but my OB advised against it because it can cause heavy bleeding, and I already am prone to anemia.  IUDs are also riskier for women who have had more than one C-section (greater risk of uterine perforation) and are often not covered by insurance. So it's a great option for many women, but not a universal solution and didn't seem like a good choice for me.[/quote]

Essure

Tubal Ligation

Vasectomy

Spermicide

Diaphragm

Sponge

Cervical Cap

If you are seriously done having children, there is NO EXCUSE for an "oh no!" baby in your 40s.

P.S. Your OB sounds incompetent -- I actually HAVE anemia (not just prone to it) and have had no issues with Paraguard. It's not a big risk at all, definitely not a reason not to try it.[/quote]

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