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Birth control implant  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Nexplanon implant  

I got on the birth control on the same day I had a surgical abortion due to abnormal ultrasound 14 weeks into pregnancy in 2019. My body was going through a lot of hormonal changes as expected. Severe bleeding for several weeks occurred yet once my body adjusted to the birth control, I have not had any issues. Lighter regular periods with no side effects or unexpected pregnancies. I kept the first implant 5 years to the date of insertion and had a new one inserted in 2024. No heavy bleeding, side effects, or changes occurred. Highly recommended for those who wish to avoid pregnancy until the time is right and do not want the responsibility of taking the pill daily. Give patience to the implant as it may be slightly overwhelming at first but rest assured I have had absolutely no problems, pains, or poor side effects!

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Improved skin

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

Junel Fe 1.5/30 birth control pill  

It was fine, but not the best. I noticed feeling increasingly agitated often and it made my cramps a lot worse when I had a pill period. Overall wasn't a bad med, but not my favorite. Main symptom that made me get off it was really bad hot flashes everyday.


Somewhat negative mood

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Birth control patch  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Xulane patch  

I have been on these patches consistently for over a year. I am still dealing with breakthrough bleeding with the same excruciating and heavy periods. My periods also come every two weeks, then I end up bleeding for two weeks. It comes every month on my third patch week, so I feel as though I am wasting a fresh patch. I tried skipping periods, and it still does not work; I still bleed. Also, they suck at sticking to the skin. It's a horror trying to shower with the patch on because it will come off. After a shower, I'm more focused on trying to get it to stick back onto my skin. And it does move across the skin, and leaves square prints on my skin, due to the adhesive. I would not recommend these patches to anybody who wants to shower regularly, or do water activities while trying to manage periods and prevent pregnancy. I have made an appointment with my doctor, to change my birth control method.


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Birth control shot  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Birth control shot  

Irregular periods


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Birth control implant  
Used for 8+ yr
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Nexplanon implant  

Horrible side effects and depression/anxiety


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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Junel Fe 1/20 birth control pill  

It’s worked and been totally fine.


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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Kyleena IUD  

It's ok. No unplanned pregnancy but my periods last for 2-3 weeks and I gained 25lbs in 2 years with no changes to eating habits.


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Mini pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Slynd birth control pill  

I gained weight on slynd when I stopped nursing my baby. I gained weight in areas I normally don't gain weight in despite dieting and intense workouts. Weight is not really coming off despite being off the birth control.


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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Hormonal IUD  

Went on the IUD bc I had super painful periods. Modena stopped my period and once a month now I’ll have just a little bit of phantom cramps—but none that ever pose an issue. The first month was quite painful adjusting to the IUD, but COMPLETELY worth it in the end. Only negative side effect I’m experiencing is vaginal dryness. Vaginal discharge has decreased and when I’m with my partner, no matter how aroused I am, I’m still pretty dry.


Somewhat positive mood

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Sep 25

Hailey Fe 1/20 birth control pill  

hey readers! i’m 18 and have been on it since 15. my periods were 50-70 days late and now i can pin it down on a calander! i’ve always been slimmer due to my sickness (cvs) and this has helped it tremendously too, i haven’t noticed much weight gain. (shoutout to my gyno) that being said my friends have had some other feedback so it is very personal to your body. but for me it has been life changing! i am considering maybe a shorter period length now that mine are 4 days and not 7.


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