Centchroman (Birth Control Option)

[Cardinal]

I am doing some research on birth control options and came across centchroman. Many of the hormonal b/c options often result in reduced female sex drive and weight gain. I am dating a girl who wants to avoid both. I think most women would concur with my girl on this one. Centchroman has been around for many years and is seems to be used mostly in India. Limited studies to appear to show very high effectiveness rating (but they are limited and I need more reassurance than what I have seen).

From very limited research I have done, Centchroman is actually an SERM that works by preventing implantation only. Apparently some of the potential side effects are very close in nature to what women experience with clomiphene citrate. What do you all think of this as a birth control option? Effective?

Here is a quick John's Hopkins link just so you know a little more about it.

Centchroman

-Cardinal

 

[Little Wing]

wow. interesting.

 

[GFR]

Use a condom to be safe, and/or get a vasectomy.

 

[Cardinal]

Oh, I will NOT go without a condom. No worries Foreman! A vasectomy will likely be in the works within the next 10 years or so for me, but I am a bit young to do that now. It sure would lead to some really nice peace of mind though!

 

[CM10]

If you would like more information on centchroman and its effects, go visit the Centchroman thread of www.aphroditewomenshealth.com. There we have a bunch of us sharing our experiences, fears, and advice about this method of birth control. Hope this helps.

 

[Cardinal]

Thanks,

I was also alerted to this forum from another place I posted this. It will take awhile to digest all the info available on that forum...cool place!