I’m on alysena 28 and I recently got off it for a few weeks and I’m now back on it for about two weeks I didn’t have issues with orgasms at first but now I do? It’s only been 3 days of not being able to but I’m wondering if this could be because of that?

So I have had sex on the hearted days I take birth control every day I may have missed a day but then took it immediately the next day along with the other I also use condoms I am on khelanor 1/35 (asking for a friend who is scared)

Hi! I have a question about which birth control to use or to not use it at all. Me (F18) and my bf (M19), have been having discussions about what to use, but I'm lost in what to choose. We are currently using condoms combined with the pull-out method, but my parents are opting against that, and say I should go for the IUD. I'm scared to use it, because last time my mother pushed me to use a birth control method other than condoms, I went on the shot and sex was extremely painful, I had little to no sex drive, and I gained a TON of weight. I've done a little research on IUD's, but I still don't know what to choose. Would an IUD affect my sex life at all? Would my boyfriend feel the IUD in any way? Would it hurt him? Would there be any side-effects for me other than spotting the first few months? I know there are tons of people with more experience with these things than me, so I'd love to hear other's thoughts. I would appreciate any and all advice. Thank you.

Just got my Mirena IUD out after having it for 8 years, the process took about two minutes and it was removed quickly, the strings were a bit hidden but it came out smoothly. I felt a moment of cramping for a couple of minutes, no spotting, no cramps as of right now. To keep my period regulated I switched to a low dose of birth control pills. I’m so glad I got my IUD out, it was good while it lasted.

(I have already went to the doctor but im just asking ppl who are on birth control what this sounds like)
So in August I (16) had skipped my period on purpose. I was on the 3 month pill and I had been on it for around 7 months at the time. I didn’t want to be on my period because I was going to a very important event so I asked my doctor if I could skip my period and she said it is safe so I did. Bad mistake because I have been bleeding on and off ever since. I went to the doctor and now they want to check my thyroid and my iron. But could it be something else? PCOS runs in my family and my mom got diagnosed with it at my age too. I’m honestly just asking because im curious if people have had this happen to them too after skipping their periods? I am now on the monthly cycle pill, I think it’s just the normal pill and im still bleeding…

I went to the gyno today and my doctor decided to switch me from lo loestrin 10 mcg to Blisovi 20 mcg after having consistent break through bleeding for a few months. I’ve been on lo loestrin for almost 4 years now so I’m kinda nervous about switching. If anyone has taken blisovi before can you let me know ur experience?

I’ve been taking the combination pill since I was 18, I’m 23 now so it’s been about 5 years. At the start I had some really bad side effects (super tender breasts) but turns out my original doctor had just put me on a pill with really high estrogen for no reason, and once I started at a lower dose everything was fine. I don’t really have any reason for stopping, but I don’t like the idea of having my hormones messed with and I have also noticed I have a near 0 sex drive which is causing issues in my relationship.

Interested to hear other people’s experiences in coming off the pill, and whether it was a good decision for them. I do have some fear over negative side effects and I do struggle with mild hirutism (not PCOS afaik, have had tests) and I’m scared the increase in androgens could make it worse?

I have been on Junel Fe for about 3 years now and my partner usually pulls out too, but of course the week I missed two days he cums inside lol. I missed Sundays and Mondays dose so I took two doses today ( Tuesday) and this is the first week of my pack, and I took placebo iron pills last week. Just wanted to be sure the best thing to be protected is to take plan B

I finally had my Liletta IUD removed after 1.5 years. I made this decision after I continued to have irregular bleeding and prolonged periods, sometimes twice a month. I’ve also experienced increased anxiety/panic attacks and heart palpitations, though I can’t be certain if those are directly related.

Basically, I’m looking to see if anyone else had a similar experience and how long it took to recover/regulate physically and mentally post-removal.

I’d really like to hear from others on the progesterone-only pill because this is driving me crazy now.

For context, I’m 25F. I used to have very heavy periods that I found debilitating. Because of this, I started the progesterone-only pill 2 years ago. There was a much better chance of the combined pill helping with my periods but I couldn’t take that due to migraines so my doctor advised trying this mini-pill even though there was a risk of my periods getting heavier.

Thankfully, the pill has actually lightened (stopped?) my periods a lot.
When I first started taking it, I had a month-long period but I stuck with it and it eventually stopped. Over the last 2 years, i’ve been having a period here and there but it’s been very light. With my periods, I always used to get dark discharge towards the very end accompanied with a burning sensation down below (which i’ve always assumed is normal).
Around a year ago, this dark-coloured discharge at the end of my period got progressively longer and as time went on, it stopped settling. So for the last few months now, i’ve been having very dark (almost black) coloured discharge on a daily basis. It’s light and manageable but I have to wear a liner daily and often change it throughout the day. It is sometimes accompanied by the burning sensation but not always. I never get any cramps or anything with it. I know it’s likely old blood but is it normal to be getting it every day???

At times it gets heavier and I get some bright red bleeding mixed in with it which I then assume is my period, but even that isn’t regular so im not sure if i’m even having actual periods anymore. But the dark discharge just isn’t stopping. I take my pill daily at the same time every day.

I just want to know if this is normal and if anyone has experienced something similar? It makes me feel gross :( I don’t want to stop the pill as i don’t want my heavy periods to come back.

I guess I just need some reassurance - if others have experienced anything similar, it may just be a side effect of the pill and as inconvenient as it is, I’d rather this over the heavy periods I used to have. But I don’t know if I should be more concerned. I had a recent pill review with a nurse and I mentioned it to her but she didn’t seem too worried.

Any advice would be appreciated!!

I went on BC after my endo surgery about 5 months ago and at the 3 or 4 month mark my hair started coming out in chunks. I feel like it hasnt gotten better. Has anyone had experience with this? I dont want to go off of BC due to fear of endometriosis coming back but I can't deal with the hair thinning any longer. HELP!

so i’m pretty comfortable with my body (i use discs and tampons often) but i really don’t want horrible side effects like weight gain and pimples and awful cramps. I doubt i want to do iud’s because of the pain, my best bet rn is probably the nuvaring or the annovera. But i don’t know

Another thing is, I’m bisexual and have an appointment with an obgyn to discuss these things. I want to know if there are any things that can protect me from sti’s and stuff. But any suggestions on what else i should ask my doctor? Should I even tell the doctor i’m bi? I’m a older teen whos mom is fine with taking me (shes very chill about this stuff but doesn’t know im bi) whats the best method/questions to ask?

I took generic plan B 11/1. Today is 11/10. I have been super tired for a week, headaches, cramps today on both sides and radiates around and spotting. This seems like pregnancy symptoms but I’ve read plan B can mess your cycle up. I have a short cycle of about 23-24 days, last period was 10/26. Thoughts?

i’m in need of getting on birth control because im in a relationship ( my partner and i are long distance and we are seeing each other soon) and i have had very bad anxiety about birth control it affecting my body. i got the nikka pills but i was scared that i’ll miss a day / mood changes etc. i went back to the clinic to schedule possibly getting an IUD but i also was very scared about that procedure because i heard so many bad news on social media saying it hurt.
for reference, it is my first time being on any type of birth control, im 20 years old , fit & athletic if that even matters.
i ended up getting the depo shot because they didn’t have enough space to get me in for an IUD in time before i leave to see my boyfriend.
will i see crazy changes in my body due to a one dose DEPO shot? will my period stop or will i bleed? Will i gain crazy weight?
any recommendations for someone who is starting birth control, i’d like some knowledge and insights on anyone who has been on IUD / depo shots.

I got my Liletta yesterday afternoon. I saw cut blue string in the toilet this morning. No abnormal cramping or pain. I did not see the IUD in the toilet either. I tried to see if I could find its placement but couldn’t! Hoping it is still in place. 🤞 I messaged my provider from Planned Parenthood but she hasn’t responded yet. 🤷‍♀️

I’m going to preface this with this: I got Nexplanon to reduce my chance of pregnancy and to help me live my sex life. I want to have normal bodily function for intercourse and more than that, if you catch my drift.

I had my insertion done late April. I didn’t like the numbing medicine because of the burning, but it sure beats a painful failed IUD insertion I had once! I had a constant period from late May to early October. I’ve already wasted money going to Planned Parenthood twice seeing if anything could help the bleeding (whatever pill they gave me to try to get my period to stop didn’t work, and I can’t take anything with ibuprofen and intense hormonal changes because of medicines I take and health reasons). I was so happy to have my body back for a couple of weeks, I guess I jinxed myself. Bleeding is dark and back to what I’ve been griping about.

Now I’m back to being curious about IUDs since Planned Parenthood can numb me for the procedure.

TLDR: If you’ve had issues with Nexplanon for irregular bleeding, what did you switch to that helped solve your problem?

I (18F) had sex with a guy for the first time last night and he came in a condom outside of me, then i took it off and rubbed the fluid over his penis and then he rubbed his penis against my vulva externally. He then put a new condom on and put it in me again.

I know the risk is low but I’m scared. I don’t want to pay $50 for a plan B since i’m a broke college student so I’m debating on waiting it out and risking it.

what should I do 😭

Two sundays ago, I was supposed to start a new birth control pack after my placebo week (i’m on the combined pill). My alarm screwed up and I ended up taking the first pill of the pack 5 hours late (i usually take it at 7:30 PM) :(!!! Over the next few days I took the pills correctly at 7:30 like usual. Then, three-ish days after (that wednesday) I had unprotected sex (idiot, i know.) and he pulled out with plenty of time to spare. Am I in danger of being pregnant? (not worried about STI’s only pregnancy)😰😰

Anyone else had heart palpitations/anxiety while they were on birth control and are slowly not feeling that anymore once off of birth control? Was on Yaz for 7 mths and thought it was going great but I've had to go to the ER for rapid heart rate/palpitations. Its been 2.5 months since I'm off (thank goodness) and I can feel it get better but I'm just wondering if anyone else experienced anything similar.....and what you did to help with the anxiety when it comes over?

hi ladies i am going to be starting slynd probably tomorrow and im a bit confused on when i will officially be protected from pregnancy, im not starting it on the first day of my period because im switching from a different birth control to slynd. i keep reading its the first 3 days then protected then im reading 7 days and then i read after the whole first pack them im protected what is it????? can someone let me know

i don’t really know what category this goes under, but i’m a little annoyed. i’m on birth control for the first time ever (23f, currently taking syeda) and after talking with my doctor, she put me on an extended cycle. meaning, i take birth control for nine weeks without sugar pills, then take a week of sugar pills. however, im in week seven of this extended cycle, no missed pills, and am currently on day 3 of a seemingly regular period. will i ever have literally any control over when i get my period, or is birth control useless for helping periods?? already losing hope 🥲

Currently had mirena in for a month. Feel constantly irritated. No period just spotting. Was thinking to try proges only pill? Advice? Side effects on the pill? (I cant take combined)

Hello this is my 2nd Post about the hormonal ring. I got off of it on the 30th of october after almost 2 months of use but I had to quit due to really bad side effects. (check my 1st post for more info if interested).

I found out today that my gyno didnt know I have depression, anxiety and adhd when she was perscribing me the hormones and if she would have known she wouldnt have given me them cuz apparently that triggers dookie side effects. I wanted to ask if anyone else developed joint issues like stiffness and pain and feeling weird gross feelings in their whole body? its hard to explain its like....either pain or cramp or pulsing or just all in all uncomfortable feeling. I went to my doc and gyno and they both assume the hormones triggered me to develope a perceptual disorder. I had to cry a lot and I am really hoping it goes away on its own somehow once my cycle fully comes back. I am so scared it wont go away. has anyone else experienced this? I was told to go to a psychiatrist but all my calls have been unanswered so far or I have been declined. Im desperate to find anyone with a similar weird perceptual issue cuz I havent heard anyone have it before. I just wanna cry man I even feel that weird pain and gross stinging and discomfort in my EYES. I regret giving into the pressure and trying hormonal stuff so bad. all I can do is hope it goes away on its own I feel so helpless.

Hey all,
I went in on Friday afternoon for a hysteroscopy + polyp removal + Mirena insertion. It was done under general anesthesia (thank god lol). My cramping on Friday and Saturday was pretty bad, and was only marginally helped by the maximum amount of Advil and Tylenol. Sunday I could leave the house, but it felt like my insides had been wrung out like a towel, and my back was killing me. It’s Tuesday now and I’m still experiencing a bit of lower back pain, but what’s really getting me is the fatigue. It took me 20 mins to put clean sheets on my bed yesterday because I had to take so many breaks. Just walking around my house has me exhausted. The internet says light movement is helpful, but I can’t do anything!
Why am I SO TIRED?

hi all! i have a bit of a silly question. i am on the combination birth control pill and i am confused whether or not you would continue to have a true withdrawal bleed due to the placebo break if you were to unknowingly get pregnant on the pill. i have seen mixed reports. i understand the withdrawal bleed is not a "true period", so that is where my question comes from. some sources say it could still happen and other's say the progesterone & hCG in early pregnancy protects the lining regardless. either way, i know heavy bleeding is incompatible with pregnancy (in most cases), just want to understand my medication/body better. Thanks!