Comment by Perethyst on 06/11/2024 at 17:07 UTC*

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With the impending threat of birth control being banned what would be one's option for avoiding unwanted pregnancy and stopping periods that don't stop on their own? I have an appointment with my gyn at the beginning of January but I'm freaking the f out now.

Edit: I got scheduled for a surgery consult with my gyn office.

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Comment by Blarfendoofer at 06/11/2024 at 17:34 UTC

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My GYN has me scheduled for an IUD removal and replacement. She said it makes sense to do it now while we’re thinking about it and that it’ll last the next 8 years. The moment of silence that followed was filled with meaning.

Call your doctor today to see what they can do to help ensure you have the birth control that you feel most comfortable with.

Comment by sironicon at 06/11/2024 at 17:34 UTC

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I have a friend who is on Accutane. You are required to be on birth control when taking Accutane because of the severe birth defects. What would even happen in a situation like that?

Comment by avocado-nightmare at 06/11/2024 at 17:14 UTC

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Salpingectomy + ablation or hysterectomy.

Comment by Financial_Sweet_689 at 06/11/2024 at 17:28 UTC

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Seriously I’m terrified. I started birth control this year and it’s saved me from so much pain from periods. Like it JUST started improving. I don’t even have sex.

Comment by datesmakeyoupoo at 06/11/2024 at 18:30 UTC

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Which is tragic for women with endometriosis and PCOS in addition to everything else (obviously).

Comment by Rich_Group_8997 at 06/11/2024 at 19:18 UTC

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I don't know. 😭 I'm almost 50 and have been begging for a hysterectomy due to heavy periods, and keep being denied and told "you'll PROBABLY be in menopause soon". I want to get a new IUD but I wanted to wait until after a vacation I have planned in February (because it caused me to have a horrible reaction to the sun).. but that might be too late.

Comment by Suspicious-Thing-985 at 06/11/2024 at 19:53 UTC

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Yep if you don’t want to go to full sterility, at least argue for something long term like an IUD. That way you have time if they end up banning the pill.