Posted by S. Howard on November 12, 2000, at 13:56:14
In reply to Re: Desparately need your thoughts » S. Howard, posted by Tori on November 12, 2000, at 11:11:12
The pill isn't an option for me personally because I'm 40 and I smoke. I really liked Norplant...not having to worry about periods or birth control for 5 years was great. However I'll be honest and admit it was a b**** to get those things out. MY HMO wouldn't pay for new implants so now I use Depro-Provera which, compared to Norplant, is kind of a hassle. Every 3 months I had to pick up the medicine from a pharmacy and
return to my gyn's office for the injection, for which they charged me $20. Now I just give it to myself (I work in a doctor's office).
I'm not positive, but I believe that if you have a PPO instead of an HMO, you just have to go to
the doctor's office and get the injection without having to pick it up from the pharmacy or paying for the shot. This is just an option for someone who can't or doesn't want to take BC pills. -SGH
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