Have you looked into your other birth control options, since you have such a patient boyfriend? There are many more options available, other than condoms and hormonal contraceptives!
Condoms are a type of barrier method of birth control, and there are other barrier-types to consider: diaphram and cervical cap. The diaphram is up to 94% effective at preventing pregnancy (when used with perfect use), and the cervical cap is only about 86% effective. However, in your specific case (if you do not need STI/STD protection with a long-term monogamous relationship), you may be able to obtain "perfect use" with these types of birth control. Plus, if you and your boyfriend combine these barrier methods with the "pull out" or "withdrawal" method (he withdraws his penis from your vagina before ejaculating) the combined methods can be very effective.
The IUD- ParaGuard is another non-hormone containing birth control that many women have success with (it is 99% effective, similar to hormonal contraceptives including the pill), but some women also have pain or cramping or spotting associated with its use.
There are pros/cons to every type of birth control, but you do have options other than abstinence or condoms-only, since you are unable to use hormonal contraception. You can find more information about these at: Birth control effectiveness chart, and be sure to talk with your Gynecologist about all of your options as well.
This can help prevent one of the stressors in your life.
The other stressors in your life might be best discussed with a counselor...have you considered this? A counselor is someone who can guide you through stressful times in your life, suggest better coping mechanisms and stress relievers, and basically just provide a good empathetic ear that you can bounce ideas off of. If you work, go to school and/or have health insurance, this may be a very low-cost benefit just waiting for you!
When we are stressed, it is OK to worry and panic and worry some more. You may be focusing on your lack of period because in some way it's easier to deal with then all the other stressors right now. I think just identifying the stresses that are more important AND the ones you have control in changing are the only ones you should pay attention to right now. Make a list of what needs to be done, either who you need to talk to to fix it or who can help advocate for you. Whether you need more information or to vent to an empathetic listener, you have many coping mechanisms to try (other than just worrying...give yourself permission to worry for an hour, then get in gear and find a solution, or find someone to help you!).
We are hear if you want to talk anymore about this, too!
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Have you looked into your other birth control options, since you have such a patient boyfriend? There are many more options available, other than condoms and hormonal contraceptives!
Condoms are a type of barrier method of birth control, and there are other barrier-types to consider: diaphram and cervical cap. The diaphram is up to 94% effective at preventing pregnancy (when used with perfect use), and the cervical cap is only about 86% effective. However, in your specific case (if you do not need STI/STD protection with a long-term monogamous relationship), you may be able to obtain "perfect use" with these types of birth control. Plus, if you and your boyfriend combine these barrier methods with the "pull out" or "withdrawal" method (he withdraws his penis from your vagina before ejaculating) the combined methods can be very effective.
The IUD- ParaGuard is another non-hormone containing birth control that many women have success with (it is 99% effective, similar to hormonal contraceptives including the pill), but some women also have pain or cramping or spotting associated with its use.
There are pros/cons to every type of birth control, but you do have options other than abstinence or condoms-only, since you are unable to use hormonal contraception. You can find more information about these at: Birth control effectiveness chart, and be sure to talk with your Gynecologist about all of your options as well.
This can help prevent one of the stressors in your life.
The other stressors in your life might be best discussed with a counselor...have you considered this? A counselor is someone who can guide you through stressful times in your life, suggest better coping mechanisms and stress relievers, and basically just provide a good empathetic ear that you can bounce ideas off of. If you work, go to school and/or have health insurance, this may be a very low-cost benefit just waiting for you!
When we are stressed, it is OK to worry and panic and worry some more. You may be focusing on your lack of period because in some way it's easier to deal with then all the other stressors right now. I think just identifying the stresses that are more important AND the ones you have control in changing are the only ones you should pay attention to right now. Make a list of what needs to be done, either who you need to talk to to fix it or who can help advocate for you. Whether you need more information or to vent to an empathetic listener, you have many coping mechanisms to try (other than just worrying...give yourself permission to worry for an hour, then get in gear and find a solution, or find someone to help you!).
We are hear if you want to talk anymore about this, too!
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