I have only taken full-dose, combination hormonal birth control pills, and have tried the patch, the ring, the Norplant implant, the shot...good grief the list goes on! I hated them all. Every side effect on the list I experienced, along with the 110% kill of my libido.
I've always said I wouldn't ever go back on BC again. We've done NFP or barrier methods for the last 8 years, and it's worked great... except for our last little surprise
We are now at the point where I think we are done (can you believe I said I *think* ? ). But I need something that is FOR SURE birth control, no oopsies like can happen with NFP (ETA: I realize that nothing is for sure really, and I could still get pregnant, but I think it is more protective than NFP). But--as much as I was pushing for the big "V" prior to this baby, I'm not totally on board with it anymore, for religious & personal reasons, as well as not wanting to do something so permanent.
So, long story short, I am considering the mini-pill, combined with exclusive on demand breastfeeding.
From what I have read, the mini-pill has has far fewer side effects, is not as hard on your body, doesn't run the risk (as much) of killing your libido. I'm thinking I might try it.
What has been your experience with the mini-pill, especially if you can compare it to being on combination BC?
Thanks!