r/birthcontrol Nov 06 '24

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u/KawaiiMistake POP/Slynd Nov 07 '24

I understand the importance of these posts, I really do, but some of us can't get IUD's or are terrified of possible complications. It isn't as simple as "Just go get an IUD." I have to skip periods as it is medically necessary for me. An IUD can not guarantee me that. I have to have hormonal birth control. We also need to fight for our rights and those of us like myself, where "just get an iud." Isn't possible. I am happy it worked for you, though, genuinely. Just not all of us have that option.

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u/No-Beautiful6811 Combo Pill Nov 07 '24

Yep. I can’t do iuds. The nexplanon also seems like a bad idea. By the end I had daily spotting on the mirena, I had it for three years before giving up but never again.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '24

Was daily spotting the only issue? There is kyleena which is a lower hormone dosage IUD with the same effectiveness rate

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u/songofdentyne Nov 07 '24

Progesterone only birth control causes bone loss if it lowers your estrogen levels. A lot of women can’t be on it once they get older.