Are birth control pills the best option?

Tools

By Jen Christensen

Story Published: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM CST

Ladies, when is it time to stop taking hormonal birth control and start looking at other options? When do the risks outweigh the benefits? It's a topic that can get a little touchy. Take a look at the New York Times article on NewsAnchorMom and let us know which birth control method you think is best.

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 8:44 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I had an Iud and it slipped out of place causing me to get pregnant with not just one but 2 babies one of which ended up being eptopic and caused me to lose both babies then I went on the pill and concieved again and yes I took it at the same time everyday no birth control is 100% effective which is why since I know I am done I am getting my tubes tied in Jan.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 10:21 PM Re:U are all helthens wrote ...

I believe you aren't seeing both sides of that story.Women like me have to take birth control pills,because of the severe cripling cramps and fevers,which come with menstration.Thus it stops the woman froming having a menstration.Hense the reason no pain nor fevers.Don't say they could get a hystorectomy,because some women like me their insurance would rather put them on birth control instead paying for the surgery.Remember this " Hate the sin.Not the sinner."

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:38 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Hey here is a freakin novel idea: DON'T HAVE SEX UNLESS YOU WANT A KID!!!! If people didn't have morals of a dog in heat we wouldn't need birth control pills in the first place.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 2:41 PM John wrote ...

Good work LOL. That's some funny stuff. By the forces of nature, we have sex for pleasure and intimacy. By choice, some have sex for reproduction only. Morality and reality are commonly mistaken for one another.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 11:01 AM lol wrote ...

you are all hedons wrote ... "birth control is immoral! Every time you have sex on birth control, it is like abortion." So every time a guy has a wet dream he's having multiple abortions?

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 10:20 AM Amy get the facts wrote ...

You managed to cherry pick one line and did not bother to read more and educate yourself. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Cervical_Cancer_Linked_To_Birth_Control_Pills.asp

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:49 AM patrick oleary wrote ...

when i want sex, my wife gives it to me. when she wants sex, i tell her to go get me another beer. we only have sex to make babies. 12 and counting!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:40 AM you are all hedons wrote ...

birth control is immoral! Every time you have sex on birth control, it is like abortion.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:14 AM OldCoyote wrote ...

The best pills are aspirin. Place two aspirins between the thighs and squeeze tightly so they don't fall out.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 8:53 AM anonymous wrote ...

I personally cannot use the pill.I ways for get to take it and when i do it makes me very moody and hungary.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 8:35 AM Me wrote ...

Oh, I miss taking the pill! Now I've got my tubes tied and get to have a period every three weeks instead of four.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:24 AM John wrote ...

I say pop out more kids. Can you say tax deduction and help around the house?

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 1:33 AM Long term solution wrote ...

The best option is for long term contraceptives like hormone implants and such methods. sex toy

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 12:32 AM Amy Bleichner wrote ...

Didn't anyone read the Journal Star forumin early October. Did you know International Agency of Research on Cancer, an arm of the World Health Organization, released a report classifying combined oral contraceptives as Group I carcinogens. Group I classification denotes proven carcinogenicity in humans, and oral contraceptives received the same ranking as asbestos. If asbestos is banned in schools, why are Drs prescribing the pill?

Monday, Nov 2 at 11:01 PM Nichole wrote ...

I have a copper IUD, and I swear by it too. NO HORMONES! It also is good for years at a time. When properly implanted, you don't feel a thing other than the implantation and removal. If you're the type that doesn't want her period then then IUDs are not the answer, but I personally enjoy the 'time off'... lol

Monday, Nov 2 at 10:47 PM Dest wrote ...

The pill didnt work for me because it made me very sick i even tried a lower dose.

Monday, Nov 2 at 10:23 PM Anonymous wrote ...

The pill seems to work great for me. Just took time getting use to taking the pill at the same time every day..Ive never really tried any other option, but would like to

Monday, Nov 2 at 10:07 PM Anonymous wrote ...

The pill did not work for me because I could always remember to take it. Also, it made me very nauseous. I have had an IUD since my son was 6 weeks old and I swear by it.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 1000 Characters Left

WEEK News 25 - and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

More Good Stuff

Advertisement
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Stock Quotes

What's On TonightFull Schedule

Local Business Dir

Poll

What was the Best Play of Last Week?

  • BCC's Allie Norton to Emily Beoletto
  • Olympia's Spencer Pratt Half-court Half-time Buzzer Beater
  • Peoria Heights' Jeff Todd Game Winning Buzzer Beater