It's only been a few weeks since I had my son and had my pregnancy went full term, I was going to have my tubes tied. I saw my doctor yesterday and he told me flat out he refused to do anything "permanent" while I am still grieving. He did reluctantly agreed to put an IUD in (after I begged for him too) because I need time to really decide if I want another baby or a baby to replace my son. Not only that, I want to lose some weight and get really healthy if I decide to get pregnant again, I can't go through something like this.

Sorry I wasn't much help. I think it's weird that he put you back on birth control so soon.

My doc suggested it, but he said he would only suggest it if I was planning on waiting more than 3 months to TTC. And here I am 3 months later, no pills, and not pregnant. :*(

my dr didn't say anything about b/c, he just told my to get a few cycles before we started ttc again.

I'm the same way with dr's. though. but sometimes i have to force myself to speak up. if the dr is doing something or has done something that you don't like you should tell him. i was on the depo shot for 5 years and it took me a year and a half for my period to start after i had my last shot. i would absolutely, under no circumstances, recommend the depo shot as a long term b/c but i think just one will be ok, especially since your body still needs to heal after.

hmmmm...my doc did the opposite, she told me she didn't want me on the pill or any hormones for awhile, to let my body regulate. She told me to wait to ttc again, but to use condoms in the meantime. Personally i would consider changing dr's if this one seems to bully you.

My dr suggested b/c to make sure everything was healed. I was on b/c for one month and then decided that I wanted to get pregnant again.... so I quit taking it. it's been about 7 months and I'm still not pregnant... but the b/c made sure I wouldn't get preggo before my body was healed enough to carry a baby

i dont want to upset you but if youre still wanting to try your Dr should not have put you on that shot from what I have heard. i have a dear friend that had that shot and it took over a year to get out of her system. I think Dr's are wonderful people who help us a lot but we cannot forget that these are OUR BODIES and we make the choices. while we need Drs to give us the knowledge to make the best choices they are our choices.

Im sorry but i get very angry when Dr presumes that he knows whats best for you nomatter what you think and a submissive person like you or myself should not have to worry that their Dr is going to make the best choice for themselves if that makes any sense at all.

Respect your dr but remember who is working for who.... in other words youre putting dinner on his table not visa versa do not let anyone take advantage of you!

I think you need a new doctor who doesn't make decisions for you. He should have discussed your options and plans with you before giving you the depo shot. Many people do choose to go back on hormonal birth control so they won't get pregnant, but I chose the condom route because I wanted to know what was going on with my period.

I always say, it's your body and you have the right to question whatever a Doc throws at you. If they get pissed, maybe it's time to find a new OB.