Would a condom, pull out and spermicide be enough?
I can't do hormones due to my experience with migraines with aura and my mental health worsens 10 fold when I'm on it. I've considered a copper IUD, but due to a mild uterine abnormality and heavy/painful periods, there [...]
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Spotting while on a new pill
Hi, I'm new to hormonal birth control. I was always scared of how i might react to it but recently my dr prescribed it to me due to endometriosis 'concern'. The first pill I took worked with the pains but it made me [...]
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8 months Kyleena, LOTS of pink watery discharge?
I've been on Kyleena since August, and it was rough for a while, but really minimized my awful periods and hormonal depression - for the most part I don't have any weird pains or cramps. About a month ago, I had [...]
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It’s not that bad: Positive Copper IUD experience / Thank you PPNYC for the free procedure!
Wanted to share my recent IUD insertion experience to encourage those who are considering it, but are terrified of horror stories they hear from others. Copper IUD was an easy choice for me as I struggle with mild [...]
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Non hormonal IUD (Silverline)
Hello, i'm 19 and got a non hormonal (copper-silver one, called silverline) IUD. During my 1st period after getting IUD I'm feeling dizzy, nauseous, exhausted. Have you ever expierenced something like that? Will it [...]
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How to track period?
So I’ve had my Mirena IUD for 2 years now. My period is anything but regular. It’s basically a bunch of spotting spread out over 2-3 weeks with double the PMS. Is there any way to track this? I was thinking clue but I’m [...]
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Input about hormonal IUD and side effects, specifically weight gain and period cessation
Hello, I am thinking about getting a hormonal IUD to help stop my periods and help with gender dysphoria. What are people experiences with this? I would like my period to stop but i’m also afraid of the side effects like [...]
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Nexplanon: Period stopping?
I’ve had my Nexplanon a little over a year now. Recently, my period has stopped. I know the hormones can change the flow of your cycle the longer you’ve had the implant, but I’m still concerned. Is this any reason to [...]
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How dumb is it to get an IUD after you've had one lost in you before...?
I mean, we got it out eventually. And I said I'd never use an IUD again but I'm reeeally struggling to find a non-hormonal option and have already had an unwanted pregnancy. Would a doctor even do it if they knew the [...]
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How long until my body adjusts to the hormones?
I’ve been taking Yaz for at least 6 months now for hormonal acne...but omggg have I been an emotional wreck. I take other medications for depression, ptsd, and other things and my sister just brought up the fact that my [...]
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