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Originally Posted by gettingskinny  Unless medically necessary, don't do it! |
Lol, well, some kind of birth control is necessary if you plan on having sex / not having babies
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Michelle's suggestion of using the Pearly computer/ basal body temp method is the absolute best, most natural method and despite rumors, does not depend on a regular period. Your temperature, if done consistently and correctly, tells you when you can and can not have sex safely.
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My friend used this method. I would say it does seem to require a fairly regular schedule though? You need to wake-up at the same time each day etc. Have you had any experience with things like - crossing time-zones, jet-lag etc etc?
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If your periods are extremely irregular, you should see a doctor. You could have polycystic ovary disease, ovarian cancer, hormonal imbalances or pituitary or thyroid issues.
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My periods are irregular because I was underweight/using some pretty unhealthy substances. They are becoming more and more regular as I sort my life out - switching to a primarily vegetarian, wholly organic diet, quitting many harmful drugs, moving to a cleaner, more organized environment, doing regular exercise etc etc etc.... my main worry is that I'm not ready yet for something like the Peraly computer. I still regress sometimes, and I'm still a little underweight.
I have seen a doctor, just over a year ago, and they did a number of blood tests/thyroid examinations etc but didn't really come up with anything abnormal.
Getting sick tends to throw me out of whack, and I got sick twice last year. I'm fairly confident that by the end of this year, however, I will be within a healthy weight range, and far more regular.
Any further advice on how to accomplish this is always appreciated
I started taking chaste berry, and I'll see how that goes.
I'm getting married in August, and I really need something safe/effective for Birth Control. People have given me lots of feedback, which I really appreciate
At the moment I think I've narrowed my options down to the non-hormonal IUD, which I would get done around the start of September, or the Peraly computer - but only if I keep a reasonable schedule between now and then.
The comp does seem like the most non-invasive, safe thin to do, and if it is effective I think it's worth it.
Is there anybody here who has had a NEGATIVE experience with the IUD or the peraly computer?