anyone use the sponge?

The pill here too...Everytime I see the sponge I think about Elaine on that Seinfield episode


'I don't know if he's sponge worthy'

I was just going to say that!

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Posted by MushesGirl

ive been on the pill for a long time but ive been so headachy for the last year and a half, with 2 major migraines thrown in, the neurologist recommends going off (higher risk of stroke with being on the pill + migraine). so i'm looking into alternatives

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I hear you, I have had so many issues with the pill over the past 7year or so, and I need to find another method. I wanted to look into the sponge but don't really know what it is the whole thing is verrry frustruating!

oh ps I just realized that I posted on the newlywed board! I came across this post somehow and just realized that I'm not actually married yet!

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Posted by MushesGirl

ive been on the pill for a long time but ive been so headachy for the last year and a half, with 2 major migraines thrown in, the neurologist recommends going off (higher risk of stroke with being on the pill + migraine). so i'm looking into alternatives

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WOW- I'm gonna talk to my doc about that. I've been on the pill for almost 10 years now and I get severe migraines (throwing up, have tto be in the dark..). Maybe I should start looking for an alternative!

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Posted by Brian and Marie

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Posted by MushesGirl

ive been on the pill for a long time but ive been so headachy for the last year and a half, with 2 major migraines thrown in, the neurologist recommends going off (higher risk of stroke with being on the pill + migraine). so i'm looking into alternatives

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WOW- I'm gonna talk to my doc about that. I've been on the pill for almost 10 years now and I get severe migraines (throwing up, have tto be in the dark..). Maybe I should start looking for an alternative!

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yeah i'd definitely talk to the doctor about it...that's what happened to me about 2 weeks ago and i was in such severe pain i had to go to the emergency room! i was throwing up too btw. thats when i said ok enough, at least i'll try going off for a while and see if it makes a difference.

I thought they took the sponge off the market a few years ago?

Ive never used it

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Posted by MushesGirl

im the only person on the planet that never watched seinfeld!

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NO, I never watched it!

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Posted by BRIDE2K7

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Posted by MushesGirl

im the only person on the planet that never watched seinfeld!

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NO, I never watched it!

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lol

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Posted by MushesGirl

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Posted by BRIDE2K7

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Posted by MushesGirl

im the only person on the planet that never watched seinfeld!

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NO, I never watched it!

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lol

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Me neither!

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Posted by MushesGirl

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Posted by Brian and Marie

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Posted by MushesGirl

ive been on the pill for a long time but ive been so headachy for the last year and a half, with 2 major migraines thrown in, the neurologist recommends going off (higher risk of stroke with being on the pill + migraine). so i'm looking into alternatives

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WOW- I'm gonna talk to my doc about that. I've been on the pill for almost 10 years now and I get severe migraines (throwing up, have tto be in the dark..). Maybe I should start looking for an alternative!

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yeah i'd definitely talk to the doctor about it...that's what happened to me about 2 weeks ago and i was in such severe pain i had to go to the emergency room! i was throwing up too btw. thats when i said ok enough, at least i'll try going off for a while and see if it makes a difference.

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Going to the gyno tomorrow for my Gardisil shot so I'll talk to him then! Thanks!!!!
I'M GONNA BE ONE LESS ONE LESS!!

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Posted by PegaLega

I thought they took the sponge off the market a few years ago?

Ive never used it

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this is from the today sponge website:How long was the Today® Sponge been off the market and why?
The Today® Sponge was originally introduced in June 1983 and remained on the market until January 1995. During that time millions of women used it safely and effectively. However, the former manufacturer, after weighing the cost of the modifications that would be necessary to bring its plant up to acceptable manufacturing standards, decided to stop making the Today® Sponge. The FDA did not object to continued production of the Today® Sponge under appropriate manufacturing and hygienic conditions like those currently employed in the manufacturing process.



what gives me pause is the website says its only 89-91%effective in preventing pregnancy. thats not such a great %

I agree, that percentage rate isn't very impressive... I can't believe I had no idea the sponge was taken off the market... just goes to show how long I've been on the pill... but here's the thing... what else is safe and effective that's out there BESIDES the pill? I feel like I have no options that aren't very intrusive. Does anyone else use an alternate method of BC (besides the pill?)

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Posted by MushesGirl

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Posted by PegaLega

I thought they took the sponge off the market a few years ago?

Ive never used it

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this is from the today sponge website:How long was the Today® Sponge been off the market and why?
The Today® Sponge was originally introduced in June 1983 and remained on the market until January 1995. During that time millions of women used it safely and effectively. However, the former manufacturer, after weighing the cost of the modifications that would be necessary to bring its plant up to acceptable manufacturing standards, decided to stop making the Today® Sponge. The FDA did not object to continued production of the Today® Sponge under appropriate manufacturing and hygienic conditions like those currently employed in the manufacturing process.



what gives me pause is the website says its only 89-91%effective in preventing pregnancy. thats not such a great %

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Oh wow, that is not by any means a great %