Joined at November 2022
Overall I've not noticed any changes to my mood, weight, skin etc. I don't know how I feel about the hormonal side of things and I'm uncomfortable knowing it's working against my natural cycle and body in general but I just don't feel like any other contraceptive fits my needs and lifestyle. It's very depressing to think that something that is the best of a bad bunch is all we have available. Insertion was awful, but I think that was my nurses fault as it felt like it was just another one to her whereas it was a big deal to me. More care needs to be taken by the people who inset them and remind them that we are not a conveyer belt and products, but people who are already largely uncomfortable with the situation and process. I hated the pill, I don't want to have to insert things in and out of me frequently and can't rely on monitoring my periods/cycle. Praying for the day we are given much better options and more research into our bodies and safe contraception. So in summary, it's good. But it's not great.
Time used
12 - 18 months
Still using
Mood
No change
Skin
No change
Sex drive
No change
Weight
No change
Bleeds
Lighter
No experience provided
Mood
Don't know
Skin
Don't know
Sex drive
Don't know
Weight
Don't know
Cycle return to normal
18 months - 3 years
No side effects provided