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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 days ago
I had severe anxiety on this pill, and also all of the sudden got motion sick all the time. I was nauseous everyday and lost weight because I couldn't eat. It did definitely help with acne and my previously irregular periods. However, I lost 20 pounds and had to eventually stop. Within a week of stopping, my mood returned to normal and I wasn't panicking all the time. Within a few months, however, my acne got way worse and I started getting cystic acne along my jawline. I also still suddenly get motion sick sometimes, and this isn't something I ever had before.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 6 days ago
I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now
Improved skin
2 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I believe this birth control is very effective and better than others, though it's given me a lot to deal with mentally. My sex drive has decreased drastically and it makes me feel disconnected with my body so I'm considering trying a new route.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I’ve tried the shot, the ring, different pills, this is the one. Weight gain was an important factor as was acne. I have not gained weight and have had only an occasional acne bump likely due to another cause. For birth control, just make sure you take the pill daily at the same time. I no longer experience mood swings or pms in anyway. I also do not have periods bc with my doctor’s approval, I take the pill straight through each month due to endometriosis.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Overall it manages my endometriosis very well by preventing periods. It also is very effective in preventing pregnancy without any other methods needed. I barely notice it, my mood is better because I'm not going through painful horrible endometriosis cycles anymore. I took it out and was still able to get pregnant a few months later when I decided I wanted to. Any side effects are significantly better than the stuff I deal with for my condition. Really it makes me feel secure, more stabilized, and in significantly less pain.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Very positive mood
3 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I’ve been on Depo for 4 years and I’m almost 2 months off of it and I’m actively trying for a baby and my body is definitely all out of wack trying to regulate I’ve spotted for a week I’ve had bad cramps and stomach aches and I still haven’t ovulated yet but hopefully I will soon !!! All I can say is coming off the shot take it easy and get rest because your body is trying to get everything back in order and it’s not entirely fun
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Nexplanon has made my periods go from regular, about 5 day periods once a month to one month on one month off. It started with 3 weeks on, 1 week off but has gradually gotten better atleast I have a month off of it now. I also find it hard to get lubricated for sex, even though that was never a problem before. Overall though, I have not gotten pregnant and "woohoo" very very frequently with my partner, so that is a plus!
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Not pleasant. Slynd seems to yes, decrease my flow, but the side effects are horrendous
Worse skin
1 more effect
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