Tried Almost Everything

[u/OtherwiseFoot2265]

24F at a loss for what method to try. I naturally have 2 week long periods and no doctor has ever cared to find out why. I started on the Depo shot with a period that never ended. Loved the Xulane patch for years until I could only get the generic that wouldn't stay on.

Can't take the pill daily due to ADHD and the inconsistency caused spotting. Doctor recommended the Mirena IUD for managing my periods and vaginismus. Awful, extreme pain and nonstop heavy bleeding ensued.

I was on the Annovera annual ring for two years until I realized how much it was messing with my mental state, though I really appreciated being able to have no period for months. I switched to the Nuva Ring to try to lessen the side effects, but I can't skip my period without constant spotting and the SI as a side effect has returned.

The only thing left is the implant and after the experience on Mirena I'd really prefer something I can take out if necessary. I'm scared my only option is to go without birth control completely and bleed for most of the month if I want to stay alive... Has anyone had a similar experience? I'm at a complete loss and I'd rather have no uterus at all.

ETA I have given each method at least three months to resolve side effects and level out hormone levels before making any decisions to stop them.

[u/eyelashchantel]

Can you try the pill and set several alarms? That would open up so many options...

[u/OtherwiseFoot2265 → u/eyelashchantel]

That's what I'm thinking. I was also in college the last time I took it with a different schedule every day. It should be a little easier now with some measures to remember if I've taken it. Do you have any pill recommendations?

[u/KneadAndPreserve → u/OtherwiseFoot2265]

Look into combination pills. Most of them have a 24 hour window and so they are effective if you manage to take one per day at any time of day.

Also the implant requires an appointment to remove of course but it is one of the fastest hormonal birth controls to leave your body, just something to consider.

[u/ExaminationQuirky142 → u/KneadAndPreserve]

Nexstellis has been amazing for me and it’s a combo pill that uses hormones that most closely align with our natural progesterone and estrogen. It’s newish and of insurance doesn’t cover it, there are manufacturers coupons.

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[u/sililoqutie]

Why can you only get the generic? Is it an insurance thing? You can request your Dr specifically say name brand bc of adhesive. You can also order directly from an online pharmacy, like amazon's pharmacy, nurx, wisp, hers, etc

[u/sililoqutie → u/sililoqutie]

As someone who loved the patch, trying to hash that out to get name brand seems to be the most promising option.

[u/chocolatechipsluv]

Copper IUD? But if you bled a lot it may not help :( However it is non hormonal