Cap or diaphragm

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Contraceptive gel

Copper IUD

Female condom

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Birth control implant

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Mini pill

Natural family planning

Birth control patch

Birth control shot

Spermicide

Sterilization

Vaginal ring

Vasectomy

Withdrawal or pull out method

it’s fine, I got back in it after being on a higher hormonal dosage then going off — and it’s definitely helped my acne. But I do feel really bloated and eh 

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill-review-id-880dd7de-014c-45a9-8fbd-c29a6a7ee57d

After stopping the pill I had really bad cramps. I never really had bad cramps before starting the pill but they became really bad after stopping to the point where I now have prescription strength ibuprofen and nausea meds to get through the first two days.

I wanted a pill that I'd still have my period on and that was good, but I wasn't thrilled about not having a sex drive.

Levora birth control pill-review-id-3b999ac3-d5af-4084-a943-0feba2ee6dfc

Made my period short and regular but so heavy. Like only 2-3 days but going through a super plus every couple hours. 

Apri birth control pill-review-id-4ce0e174-77f2-44bb-86d9-8e0c81b1ee94

It has been incredibly effective with preventing pregnancy. As long as it is taken consistently. Weight gain and loss of sex drive started within the first 6 months of taking.

Altavera birth control pill-review-id-89cc41c1-f176-41ab-b155-e0d010ebfede

Skin worsened and I had to go on topical acne medication (clindamycin) and that really helped within two weeks of using it. My sex drive also increased. 

I think Yaz has gotten a bad rap in the past, but for me it was totally fine. It was a great choice for me at the time and I experienced no major side effects. I would recommend this to others. 

Yaz birth control pill-review-id-e51aa0ca-d905-4d6b-9860-fe803e58c7de

I've heard it works for some people but not for me. It made me so moody where I could tell there was a major difference than the other brand I was using. I got bad acne every week before my period (did not happen before this pill). The only positive was that I had no cramps and my period was lighter. 

Hailey Fe 1/20 birth control pill-review-id-cc926030-842e-4ec3-a98b-176009f4219f

So far it’s been good just got down with month three and experienced some spotting but I also have been skipping the placebo pills 

Yasmin birth control pill-review-id-9b6f8e14-b8b2-4025-9200-14d83e96eee2

Breast englargement, mood swings, no change in skin, and more regular periods 

Yasmin birth control pill-review-id-bf4622ff-ce02-447f-adc9-d6d6601677d1

I didn't see this on the list of option but I take Lo Seasonique. It's a 90-day pill and I've taken it for 13 years.

Combination birth control pill-review-id-c7810088-770b-4038-b404-4930fb6b14e5

All things considered, I’ve experienced minimal negative side effects while on Junel Fe 1/20. It does seem to have affected my mood and sex drive somewhat, so that’s worth considering.

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