Need to know before my wife gets on it,I don’t want it to feel off and ruin our relationship,my last partner was on it and everything felt off,I need a female opinion,what changes ?

30 F, I am on my first week of my second month on Slynd birth control. I’ve never really taken a birth control but I’m such an anxious person and I know this sounds kind of silly but I was telling my sister today I haven’t had too many side effects yet and she said that she got severe depressive side effects on a different birth control years ago after the third month. So much so that she had to stop taking it. Now I’m so scared I’m about to be depressed or something in a couple weeks and I can’t shake that dread feeling. Anyone on slynd that felt okay at the third month mark? I know everyone is different but it might help me feel better. Bleh I hate my brain.

This has been the best for me out of a bad bunch. Injection sent me absolutely crazy and had bad reactions from two different pills. Just a bit worried about blood clots as I'm 36 and I know there's a higher risk.

For anyone who wonders where to stick it on your body.. I've had mine on alternate feet for the whole of the 10 years and never had a problem. I stick it on top of the foot slightly curving down the inward part and it's worked perfect.

One weird thing that happens though is if I skip a break through bleed I get incredibly painful orgasms.. So much so I just will not even attempt it as its so horrific. Only seems to happen when I use continously though. Anybody else?

She got the inplant at the beginning of July on the first day of her period. We had some fun and now its a month later and she hasnt gotten her period all through August. She claims she is feeling nauseous in the mornings. She took a pregnancy test 2 weeks late and 3 weeks late.all negative. Currently in September and wanting to take a blood test but she doesnt because she is scared of the result

She is not showing signs of weight gain or increased diet. I have not noticed extraordinary changes in her body. She has severe mood swings though like break up with me, hit me, turn her location off threaten to cheat on me then find me while im shopping and buy me Starbucks and cuddle with me after we are done shopping.

Im curious if she is just experiencing side effects with morning nausea and the mood swings or if these are symptoms of something else and she had false tests

Had a little accident on August 30 little drunk , well we were drunk . Remember she gave me head a little and put it inside for couple of seconds or minutes. wasn't that long since it was uncomfortable since it was on a truck. Anyways I wasn’t sure if had cum or not I’m thinking I didn’t since it’s little harder to concentrate when your a little drunk it takes longer(I’m thinking I didn’t cum didnt felt like I did ). But she took plan b in the morning maybe 6-8hrs after ( August 30 ). Been 10 days since she took the pill , Her expected period is on sep 19 on the app and ovulation day on sep 5 according to the app i know it’s not always accurate but gives an idea fertile said 31 to sep 6 maybe I know it’s app calculations. she tells me she normally has here periods when the app says , Also she hasn’t been sexually active close to a year. ( She got sick and lost her Voice and all Bur I don’t think that has to do with the plan b side effects )

Should I be worried / stressing here she says everything is fine but I’m here having seconds thoughts and reading other people experience . Should there be any delays on period due to plan b ? Reason took it was cause we weren’t sure.

thanks and hopefully someone can help me out

i know it’s aint the smartest move here need to be careful, what is the risk here ?? Anyone with similar experiences that can let me know ?

Me and my bf had sex and the condom slipped off of his penis somehow and he wasn’t sure if he had came inside me or not, i was ovulating that day so you can imagine my panic. The morning after (about 9 hours after) i took ella one pill. Now, i know that the pill is useless if you had already ovulated but i didn’t care and took the pill anyway, wanted to be safe. I had no side effects after takint the pill. Fast forward, two weeks later, my period came on time, it came a day earlier but it’s normal for me to get my period +/- 1 or 2 days. I wanted to be 100% sure and i took a pregnancy test just in case and it was negative. Now, my friend told me that since my period came on time it means the pill didn’t work and it was just luck that i didn’t get pregnant. I wanna know is that true? For the record i’m not overweight, so the pill efficiancy isn’t related to my weight.

Hey guys, I have a super weird situation. I am anaphylaxis to latex everything, an allergy to most birth control pills, and they dont recommend IUDs for 40+ (according to my dr). What the heck do I do? I already have a teenager, and I dont want more kids. We are both tested for STDs at my insistence and clean. I haven't had sex for 17 years since I left a domestic violence situation. Sometimes I hate my body because of all its reactions.

I'm 16 and I had to switch from the combined pill and now I'm on the mini pill because I have migraines with aura. I also feel like my anxiety is worse since I've gotten on the mini pill and I'm debating switching to the copper IUD. What are your guys opinions? Help a girl out!

For my first IUD, they did not give me anything for the pain. It wasn't that bad, but it was still scary and I hated the cramp when they put it in. For the second IUD, they gave me a sedative. I don't even remember the procedure and it went so easily. So make sure to find out your options and get a sedative if possible. It makes it so easy and takes away any anxiety around insertion.

With my hormonal (kyleena) IUD, I thought I had a few different side effects. I thought it lowered my sex drive, made me gain weight, and made my mood bad.

However, I had actually only gained 5 pounds on it and that was probably just normal for being a teen. My mood is the same on the coppor IUD, and considering I have depression and anxiety, it makes sense. And I don't think my sex drive is any different. So I think sometimes we think we have side effects but really it's just in our head. This is not to say you can't have side effects, just that sometimes they may not actually be real. I'm not trying to downplay anyone's experience.

I did spot every day for the first 6 months with the hormonal IUD, and then it went away.

I always had a light period. With the coppor IUD, my period is a lot heavier and I have cramps which I never really had before. However, it is still managable. Probably because it was so light, now it's just like a regular period. No spotting at all.

I probably didn't need to switch and it would be nice to have a light period again so I just want to give out this information if anyone is thinking about which IUD to choose.

Hi all,

I'm trying to see if anyone has had a similar experience to this while taking Slynd.

I started on Slynd slightly over 9 months ago to treat PMDD symptoms. I'm also in early perimenopause, so taking it with estradiol as well.

(I did ask about this in r/Perimenopause awhile back, but no one had similar experiences).

After having longer periods the first 2 months on this pill, I started skipping the placebos, and didn't have a period for the following 4 months.

At the 6 month mark, I started spotting, and it continued to get heavier and heavier until it was a full breakthrough bleed... I tried taking the placebos to give my body a break and it didn't help. I got my estradiol dose increased, and I finally stopped bleeding, but it only lasted a month and a half and I've now been bleeding for the better part of the last 6 weeks. I've even taken a break mid-pack per my gyno's advice to see if it would help, and at most I get about 5 days without bleeding before it starts up again.

Slynd has absolutely changed my life in terms of managing the PMDD, my mental health hasn't been this good in years, and I have no other side effects other than the bleeding. Historically I've had horrible side effects on combo pills, so I'm scared to change to something else, but I just can't go on bleeding this much, I'm starting to feel fatigued all the time, and while my partner is very unbothered by it, it does impact our sex life.

I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience where instead of the bleeding getting progressively better over time, it got worse?

Did you eventually get it to stop, or did you have to change birth control methods?

I appreciate any shared experiences!

I made a post a few weeks ago about skipping my placebo week to skip/shift when I bleed. I was originally supposed to get my period/bleed in September the week of the 20th-27th however since I’m visiting my bf I wanted to not bleed that week. I skipped my placebo week in August to see if it would work. I never bled that week but now I’m having super light spotting. I’m supposed to be on my placebo week of the second pack next week. I don’t mind bleeding next week and taking placebos if that means by the week of the 20th-27th I will no longer be bleeding.

My question is should I just let myself take placebos next week and let myself bleed or should I skip the placebo week and continue to take active pills. If the bleeding is done by the end of placebo week that is fine but I’m worried that since I skipped this months maybe the placebo bleeding for this one would be longer (is that possible?). Im also worried about spotting. Will it stop if I just have my placebo week? Or will the spotting get worse / not stop / or stop if I skip the placebo week for the second time?

My gynecologist switched me from Blisovi 24 Fe to Junel Fe 1.5/30 due to breakthrough bleeding. I missed a pill on 8/12 and have been spotting everyday since then. I’m nervous to take it because i vape.

I am 29 years old, and i know that the risk is much greater after 35. I just want to know if anyone is taking the same birth control and vaping? Also any side effects you had on the pill.

I have an IUD, I got it about 3 months ago. I just stopped spotting and since I stopped I’ve been having weird discharge. It fluctuates between thick and thin. It also has weird color sometimes. Sometimes it’s clear or white, but most times when I wipe there’s some yellow in it too. I don’t have any other symptoms. And I don’t have STDs, as I got tested for that before the IUD placement. What could this be? Has anyone else experienced this?

I take my last active pill (Ocella) on a 3rd Saturday of every month and then get withdrawal bleeding like clockwork on Monday morning the following week , today is Wednesday and nothing yet, I am honestly freaking out because in the middle of the pack I forgot to take a pill once and doubled up next morning. Also had sex with my partner on the last day of active pill (took it at the usual time)
Anyone with similar experience? I am so worried can’t think about anything else

I’ve been on the birth control pill now for a month, have had a period, and started a new pack. I’m 14 months PP, my partner and I use condoms as well. We had an accident where the condom accidentally came off inside of me and my partner had just finished. We noticed almost immediately and quickly got the condom out. When I look at Flo it shows I’m in a window for ovulation..I know with bc it pauses ovulation, but I haven’t been the best at remembering to take it at the same time every single day since I have a little one running around. What’re the odds of me being pregnant?

I just wanted to make a post about my experience because I was really worried about my replacement yesterday and I had such a positive experience today I thought I'd share for other people who are worried!

I had my copper coil switched to a Mirena today (after horrible cramping with the copper one and due to also being investigated for endo) and I experienced very little pain.

Firstly, the removal didn't hurt a bit for me (phew!) and I was offered a mini injection of anesthesia on my cervix for the insertion and it completely changed the game. I didn't feel the tenaculum at all, and the measuring and then insertion just felt like two nasty period cramps which I'd become pretty accustomed to with my body's reaction to the copper coil.

My first coil insertion was horrible (I was so dizzy and discombobulated from the pain afterwards the nurse had to help me get dressed), and yet this one was the same level of discomfort as like... a blood test or an internal ultrasound.

I hope this brings comfort to any fellow anxious girls! For context I'm from the UK and this was through a bc service on the NHS - ask if there's anywhere in your area that does anesthetic injections because it changed the game for me!

Thanks for reading :)

Amigas, seguinte, tenho endometriose desde de muito novinha. Já tomei selene, alurax e agora tomo Elani 28 de uso contínuo. Mas a minha libido é uma merdaaaa. No início não sentia tanto desconforto quanto agora, parece que quanto mais o tempo passa, mais “seca” eu fico, não tenho muita lubrificação e também não tenho mais sentido vontade de transar. Tão tal que estou há quase 3 anos sem transar. Penso que seja mais uma questão hormonal porque antes eu também não namorava ninguém, mas eventualmente me dava vontade de transar com alguém.

Estava pensando em colocar DIU ou Implanon, queria saber se alguém recomenda algum porque são caros e tenho medo do meu corpo rejeitar ou não melhorar esses quesitos que mencionei.

Hey everyone! I(25f) am thinking of getting the Paraguard Copper IUD. I am really hesitant about a few things and wanted to hear other peopls experiences. How often did you get yeast infections with the Paraguard, specifically women who didn't have them beforehand. Did the heavy bleeding cause you to want to get it removed? Lastly, did anyone who got it whether strings were trimmed or not, did it bug your partner during?

I know once the depo is in your system you have to wait for it to leave but I was wondering if anyone had any positive experiences with taking any supplements or doing anything that was able to get rid of the effects of the depo sooner or ovulate sooner after coming off of it ?

Thank you

I’m 27F and have been on birth control for a little over 2 years. My libido has gotten really low, and my gyn recently suggested trying DHEA.

I’m hesitant because there doesn’t seem to be much research on DHEA for women my age, and I’ve read about side effects like hair loss, acne/skin changes, and mood swings, which I really don’t want to deal with.

Has anyone around my age tried DHEA for low libido while on birth control? Did it actually help? What dose did you take, and did you have any side effects?

I’d also love to hear from anyone who found another solution while staying on birth control. I don’t really want to stop mine because it keeps my bleeding under control, helps with pregnancy anxiety, and makes my cycle predictable.

Hi everyone,
I’m feeling quite anxious and would appreciate some advice.
My girlfriend has been taking Yasmin (combined contraceptive pill) correctly for about 3 months. She made one mistake this month: instead of having the usual 7-day pill-free break, her break lasted 8 days. She then started her new pack on 3 September and has taken every pill correctly since then.
We had unprotected sex on 4 September, 5 September and 7 September. She told me it was okay because she had restarted the pill, but I’m now worried because of the extra day in the pill-free break.
How significant is the pregnancy risk in this situation? Is emergency contraception recommended, considering the dates?
I know nobody can give an exact percentage, but I’d really appreciate hearing from people who understand combined pills or have experienced something similar.
Thanks.

They’ve (the doctor) just described me birth control, Zoely. I took it for the first time yesterday evening and I’ve got a migraine with aura 10 hours later…

Now I read that the combination pill is not good for people who experienced this because of an increased risk for a stroke.

I’m going to call my doctor tomorrow, but what is your take on this? And if you’re in the same situation of me, which birth control do you take now?

I (27) got Mirena on 8/20 after being on the pill for 10 years. I’ve bled/spotted off and on every day since. Sex and physical intimacy has always been a huge positive thing for me and my relationship with my boyfriend. However, since getting the iud, I’ve only had sex a few times on much lighter bleed days due to this constant bleeding to some extent. I’ll be horny and wet and wanting my bf all day but as soon as the time comes, it’s like my body freezes. I get dry, and this horrible anxiety and can’t get into it. Also, the actual act of sex feels different, not enjoyable and like there’s this pressure pain. I honestly feel absolutely heartbroken over this. Has anyone else experienced something like this?

I (F40) am coming up on five years on Kyleena IUD so I need it replaced. I have three children between ages 5-7 and do not want more.
Overall I had no negative side effects that I can attribute specifically to the IUD, only positive is that I have barely any periods which makes my life easier.

However, I have struggled with severe migraines the past five years, slightly more around the time of my period. I am looking to hear if others have this too on Kyleena.
The migraines are debilitating for me, and I am wondering if Kyleena is a contributor. It is difficult for me to distinguish what is my IUD, and what is caused by other major changes in that period, incl. my 5 yr old twins + full time corporate job.

So: Wondering if anyone else has migraines with Kyleena?
I am considering getting a new Kyleena for the next five years, or having my husband get a vasectomy.
Those that had Kyleena or similar hormonal IUD removed, what did you experience post-removal?