Is it my IUD or is it me?
I’ve (18) had an iud (copper) placed in November of 2019, had light bleeding then it stopped. I Had a couple heavy periods, was pretty regular though. Since March 7, I havent stopped bleeding. Not as heavily, but still [...]
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Skyla IUD - Side Effects? When and What?
Hi! I just got a Skyla iud yesterday. Go figure, I just researched side effects today. I’m reading pretty high (10-20%) acne, bloating. Has anyone used this iud with issues or no issues? When did side effects begin? Did [...]
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Kyleena IUD side effects - why is everyone so okay with this?
Could anyone shed any light on how you guys put up with these side effects? So far my IUD really doesn't seem worth it, and I don't understand why everyone recommends this. How long do you guys give the adjustment [...]
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Periods drastically lighter with paragaurd lately?
I got my copper IUD in June 2018. Month 1-9: I had horrible and painful periods. They would last about a week, and I would end up with 2 days of SEVERE cramping and bleeding. Spotting and cramping around ovulation. [...]
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Combo pill causing stomach problems, need an alternative
About me: 29F, have been on some form of the combo pill for about 10 years For the last 2 years, I was taking Seasonale. Loved having only 4 periods a year. Recently my body has decided that it hates Seasonale. It [...]
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Switching BCP to Paragard- Could I be pregnant?
Last had sex on Oct 20..... on Bc pill (never missed), he pulled out and we used a condom. I had my IUD inserted Oct 22nd, and tested negative when they tested before inserting. My OB instructed me to finish that pill [...]
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Kyleena removal side effects??
So I had the Kyleena IUD for 4 years. I loved it. I was convinced I would continue to use the same method once it expired, but I switched to the pill. Back in January I developed a pretty bad case of cervicitis and my [...]
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Depo shot (AKA Depo-Provera) experiences?
Hi all, I wanted to hear anecdotes on this as I got the shot months back and feel like I am still dealing with side effects? I had an early miscarriage around Nov, and decided I did not want to try again for a while. My [...]
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Birth control makes me feel like an emotional zombie
Hey ladies! I didn’t know where else to go besides my actual gyno but I need recommendations or some reassurance. This coming November will mark 9 years on combination birth control pills. As I originally got onto it in [...]
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Mirena is driving me insane!!! Switching to a new method and looking for suggestions.
I had the Mirena inserted in November 2018. I had switched to the IUD because I was in a long term relationship and was constantly forgetting to take my pill. I do not want kids AT ALL, so I figured this would be the [...]
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