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Patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  today

Evra patch  

Been using the patch for 1 month now. The first 2 weeks weren’t great, I was having intense mood swings and irritability which was not like myself. I also experienced headaches during the first 2 weeks which now seem to be a lot better. By the third week things started to settle and my moods became better and less intense. On the patch free week I experienced bleeding and stomach pain (similar to a normal period) I’ve also noticed my skin has gotten worse as I very rarely get spots but have had quite a few breakouts since beginning the patch. I haven’t noticed any weight gain but slight breast enlargement. Overall, I would recommend the patch due to quite a lot of the side effects being temporary and as someone who struggles with contraception this has been the best one so far.

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Combined pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Drovelis pill  

I've been on it for a year and a half, it made me gain 10 kgs (even though I work out more than usual and eat a healthy diet), especially weight in my lower stomach, I have a pooch now and am always bloated, which is very uncomfortable. It also made me go up two cup sizes, I was a B cup before starting this contraception and now am a D cup. I also lost all my sex drive and it makes me really moody. I was hoping to be a fan since it's supposed to be less hormones than other pills but unfortunately my body did not react well to it.


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Hormonal coil (IUS)  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Hormonal coil (IUS)  

I experienced irregular periods, major mood swings and no sex drive at all. Would not recommend this at all.


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Combined pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Drovelis pill  

Experiences severe pms before taking this pill, first tried deso 30 again as I used it in the past, but I definitely gained weight with that one and still experienced feelings of depression every now and then. With this pill, I still have my normal weight and I feel like any dark feelings are almost gone, sometimes I still have an off day ofcourse. Overall I am very happy; clear skin, I am feeling great, and my weight is normal.


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Hormonal coil (IUS)  
Used for 8+ yr
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

Mirena coil  

Insertion isn't pleasant, but once it's in place, there's nothing to do for years! I had my first Mirena coil over 8 years ago and haven't had a period since insertion, only very occasional spotting (maybe once every 3-6months). I know some women like to track their cycle, but I never think about it and prefer it that way! Would recommend.


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Combined pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

Eloine pill  

So I might just be allergic to the pill. I was given this as it's low dose and I've had strong reactions to everything else. I had an anxiety attack on the first day, then couldn't stop crying on the second so I stopped it quickly. I had started it because I was feeling really good so thought I could cope with the mood changes but they were so severe it scared me. I've then had a horrible period in the month after and back at square 1.


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Progestogen-only / Mini pill  
Used for 8+ yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

Cerazette pill  

I would HIGHLY recommend this contraception. In my opinion it is one of the best, if not the best and has worked for me 100%


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Fertility awareness methods (FAM)  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

Symptothermal method  

I had been on PoP contraceptive pill for nearly 10yrs, I have also tried CoC's and injection prior. I wanted to learn more about my body and be natural. This method takes a lot of research and understanding in order for it to work and be effective. I read books and watched YouTube videos to educate myself and joined FB/Reddit group. I use an app called read your body to input my temperature and other symptoms to track where I am in my cycle. It is all done manually by me and not relying on a system like natural cycles to do it for me as this is less reliable....Since stopping the pill my libido came back which is great and I feel emotions depending on where I am in my cycle. My Cycle regulated within 2 months after stopping the pill and for the past 3 years I have learned what is normal for me. My cycle is very text book 28 days long on the dot every month, I ovulate on day 15. This method works for me, I haven't gotten pregnant but on the days during my cycle I could get pregnant, we use condoms rather than abstaining. I would say it took me about 6 months to learn and feel confident in this approach.


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Hormonal coil (IUS)  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

Mirena coil  

Loved this until I got BV then no treatment would fix it until I got IUS removed


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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

Depo-Provera injection  

Worst decision I’ve ever made Gained a lot of weight Depressed Anxious Moods all over the place


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