Birth Control: The Pill
I have been taking the pill for over a year and recently stopped this month due to the many many side effects!
Has anyone experienced this as well? Did you find a better alternative?
@Shailaa21
Hey there!
I know that there have been a lot of people who have stopped taking birth control due to the many side effects (especially with the pill). I have personally had a lot of success with NuvaRing; it cleared my skin really nicely and periods aren't too painful.
I know that the implant and the IUD work for a lot of people as well. What side effects were you experiencing? Sometimes bodies react differently to different levels of estrogen and progesterone.
@Cadence
i have experience mutliple side effects such as: very low sex drive, bloating, upset stomach, infections, problems with my contacts, change in mood, etc
although, i have no gotten a period only very very light spotting occasionally and my skin cleared up nicely
@Shailaa21
Some of those are very prone to happening, such as the mood changes. Have you talked to your doctor/gynecologist/planned parenthood representative about it?
And are you looking for something more long term, or something that is easily reversable?
@Cadence
I havent spoken to anyone yet, and i was looking for a long term ex: im now 21, would like to be on birth control till i am 26 or so
