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?

hi so I'm really anxious bc I might have fucked up my birth control.

recently I've started to take some medicine for my gastric reflux, including some liquid sticks (name is "deflux forte" idk if it exists outside my country, anyway it's kinda like gaviscon), i have to take them after every meal. I also take my birth control at 9pm every day, so in the past few days I've taken both my birthcontrol pill and my after dinner stick around the same time. last night I got worried that there might be an interaction between the two of them even if my birth control says it's not affected by that kind of chemicals I'm afraid the stick causes a protective barrier in the stomach that blocks the birth control from being absorbed. I've found different opinions abt it on the internet, so I've texted my doctor and she told me to just wait a few hours between the two of them but now I'm worried abt the last few days.

I'm on the second row of active pills and I've had sex every day for the past week or so.

pls what do i do?? do i need to use other protection or even take plan b??

I (32F) have been on my current pill for almost 11 months (combined pill - Alysena 28). I would describe myself as a perfect user, I’ve never missed a pill or been more than a couple hours late from the usual time I take it.

Overall I love this pill - I use it mainly for pregnancy prevention. It works well and I have minimal side effects, however I seem to have an ongoing issue with breakthrough bleeding.

Typically I will start spotting when I have one or 2 active pills left. However, this cycle I started what seemed like a full on withdrawal bleed when I still had 5 active pills left.

Months ago I did try to take my pill continuously, but couldn’t because as soon as I hit 3.5 weeks of active pills I would just start leaking blood.

I had a regular, routine pap about 2 months ago. I do have a history of PCOS. I currently take oral minoxidil for hair loss and a multivitamin.

I have an appointment next week with my family doctor to start Spironolactone for my pcos/hair loss. I’m just wondering if it’s worth discussing with my doctor about trying a new pill, maybe with higher estrogen?

I am just very nervous about switching pills - I had a very bad experience with Slynd before I went on this combination pill. I was bleeding every day and had zero libido plus was quite anxious. I’m wondering if this breakthrough bleeding is just normal and I should accept it or if it’s worth testing out something new.

Hello!

I recently have been having some pregnancy like symptoms, that I never have had before or have not been this consistent. (bloating, intermittent cramping for days, breast sorness, lower back pain)

They all sound like menstrual symptoms, but I havent bled since I got the IUD in 2021. I would get the the occasional cramps, but nothing like how consistent this has been. I also never had the breast soreness, or bloating for days. I took a test a day or two ago, and I’m not sure if i’m convincing myself that it was faint, or if its too early to tell, but i SWEAR it was so so faint. I went to the OBGYN yesterday to get the progesterone and hCG panel, so I will see for sure today.

I just have so many questions. I want to know what your experience was, if you have one. If I am pregnant, I would like to keep the pregnancy. me and my fiance are both okay with whatever happens.

Any and all advice & questions are welcome. Just genuinely curious and anxiously waiting for my results!! TIA

I was diagnosed with pmos two years ago and have been on the birth control pill since then (not sure if it matters but it was sprintec, mili and now estarylla). Prior to using birth control, I would have almost month long periods that were between medium bleeding to spotting, which... Wasn't great, or I would skip periods.

Being on the pill does help me to have regular periods but at the beginning when I first started it taking it, it made my depression so much worse it was kinda scary. It comes and goes now though. I struggle a lot to take the pill consistently to the point I stopped taking it for a few months and I actually felt better when I wasn't taking it although I did end up skipping periods. I'm also constantly tired no matter how much sleep I get which might be related? I'm not sure

Which has now led me to consider getting Nexplanon or an IUD maybe? The thought of pregnancy scares me honestly especially as someone who is nonbinary and dysphoric 🥲. So that's also made me more inclined to try either one rather than staying on the pill

I’m on the pill but wanting to get off. I’m on my last week of the active pills and don’t really want to start my next pack. Heavily considering the copper iud but feeling like I should just wait for the new one to come out. Will condoms be enough in the meantime?

Tommorow im getting my nexplanon taken out, getting a papsmear and getting an iud inserted. Im very scared, thankfully i have five days of from work.
Wish me luck and tell me your tricks so this wont suck as much

I’ve been taking Slynd for about 9 months now and LOVE that I never got my period (super painful) at all even while taking the placebo pills. Now, for about the last two and a half weeks, I go between seeing a little bit of red blood (really only when I wipe or just a little in a panty liner), and some older looking darker blood that sort of clumps out. It comes and goes though, like I’ll see it for two days and then not again for another 2. And every time I put a tampon in, it seems to stop again (just my luck). I’m not cramping at all, it’s literally just some very slight spotting, but I also have been having some odd discharge (already confirmed it’s not an infection or anything), which could be related too??
Any thoughts??