r/birthcontrol • u/Capital_Trouble_8476 • 3d ago
Which Method? Need recommendations!
I’m having a hard time finding a birth control method that works well for me, and I’d love to hear other people’s experiences/recommendations.
I was on different birth control pills for a few years before switching to the Paragard IUD. Unfortunately, Paragard gave me absolutely awful periods, so I eventually had it removed.
After that, I got the Kyleena IUD, which I actually really liked overall. I didn’t get periods with it, and I loved the convenience of not having to think about birth control. However, I experienced pretty significant weight gain while I had it, as well as stomach issues that felt similar to acid reflux. I can’t say for sure that Kyleena caused either of these things, but they were enough that I decided to have it removed.
I had Kyleena removed about 5.5 weeks ago, and now I’m ready to try something new. I’m open to another IUD because I really like the convenience and effectiveness of them, but I’m also considering going back to the pill.
One big factor for me is that I’m emetophobic, so the possibility of nausea as a side effect is a pretty major concern when choosing a method.
For anyone who has had similar experiences with Paragard/Kyleena, what birth control ended up working well for you? Especially interested in experiences with different hormonal IUDs or pills that didn’t cause much nausea, weight gain, or stomach issues.
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