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Combination birth control pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

40 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 days ago

Nikki birth control pill

I'm on this pill post-hysterectomy to manage cysts/tumors recurring on my remaining ovary as an alternative to additional surgeries. The nausea has been brutal and I've recently started having major tooth sensitivity. My doctor, whom I trust, told me to give it 3 months for my body to adjust to Nikki. I would have stopped taking it already due to the nausea and dizziness but I'm really trying to avoid another surgery, so I'm sticking with it for now. Maybe I can update after the 3 month mark.

Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Withdrawal or pull out method

Used for 12 - 18 mo

31 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 6 days ago

Withdrawal or pull out method

its stressful for me

Increased sex drive

1 more effect

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Mini pill

Used for 3 - 6 mo

31 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill

I really discourage anyone from trying this pill, I think its just too high of a dose. I was on for 3 months and noticed immediate headaches which coincided with nausea. This continued all throughout the 3 months and made me feel so ill I had to stop taking it. Its so rough. I couldn't stand it but gave it my best shot. I did lose some water weight initially, but eventually started gaining weight because it messed with my blood sugar and this just made me CRAVE sugar and put weight back on. Awful. I am going back on Noriday (norethisterone mini pill) because although I get a bit of water weight on it, I dont have ANY other side effects and my libido is also not affected (unlike Slynd) so overall it feels healthier and more stable than Slynd.

Decreased sex drive

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Birth control implant

Used for 1 - 3 mo

21 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Nexplanon implant

Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Mini pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Slynd birth control pill

mild joint pain and cramping in calfs and shoulders! Breasts grew two cup sizes. On it for PMDDD, first month in I have noticed less anxiety and mood swings. Hoping it continues!

Somewhat positive mood

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 3 - 6 mo

14 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 30th Apr 26

Tri Lo Mili birth control pill

I started taking this pill for painful period cramps and it has worked wonders! My period is more regular as well and shorter and less painful. My skin cleared up really well the only problem i have is the migraines and my blood sugar. The migraines are very painful but only last a few minutes luckily and since started taking the pill my blood sugar sky rockets or falls rather quickly.

Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Withdrawal or pull out method

Used for 5 - 8 yr

34 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 23rd Apr 26

Withdrawal or pull out method

None

Top side effects not reported

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Hormonal IUD

Used for 6 - 12 mo

19 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 15th Apr 26

Kyleena IUD

I've tried all the pills out there for BC, but my last resort was the hormonal IUD to stop me hemorrhaging every month. For the last 9 months, I've had 4 UTIs and constant pelvic pain. I've seen a urologist twice, and the hypothesis is that the IUD is drying out not only my skin but my vaginal tissues as well. I wish I could get it out to remove myself this constant UTI type pain, but I haven't bled a lot in the last couple of months. It's a very bad negative for a semi positive.

Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 3 - 6 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 14th Apr 26

Mili birth control pill

I really enjoy taking this brand. It still feels like I am me at the end of the day and I’m in control of my emotions and not hindered by excessive hormones.

Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

48 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 14th Apr 26

Vienva birth control pill

Omg the lower back pain and the leg pain was unreal. I thought something was very very wrong with me but when I stopped taking this is went away.

Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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