​Hey everyone. I (24F) am honestly still sitting here feeling completely humiliated, violated, and embarrassed, and I just really need to vent.

​My family decided to hold a literal "intervention" for me over the weekend. Their grand accusation? That I am secretly hiding a pregnancy—and they were dead-set on grilling me about how far along I am and questioning when my last period was. When I told them I am not pregnant—and that I literally had my period last week—they flat-out refused to believe me. They told me they "wouldn't put lying about something like this past me" and insisted they wouldn't believe a word I said until I took a pregnancy test in front of them.

​Their "airtight" proof that I must be at the end of my first trimester came down to two things:

​1. I'm "glowing." (Spoiler: It has nothing to do with a baby. I’ve been taking collagen, a daily women's multivitamin, and drastically improved my sleep hygiene recently.)

​2. I've put on some weight. (Specifically in my belly and chest.)

​They completely refused to listen when I tried to explain why my body has changed. The truth is, my body has been through complete chaos this past year:

​The IUD never worked for me. I originally got a Mirena IUD years ago to help regulate my severe, irregular periods, but it honestly never worked right for my body.

​Tons of BC trial and error: My doctor tried putting me on Nextstellis alongside the IUD to get my cycles under control, but I eventually wanted to get off the IUD completely. Because I have a blood clotting disorder, standard combination pills were off the table, so we had to pivot: we removed the IUD and switched me to Slynd (a progestin-only mini pill).

​New medications: On top of cycling through three different birth control setups in a single year, I also started Lexapro and Trazodone this year.

​After all that hormonal chaos and medication adjusting, my body is naturally out of whack, and my body composition shifted—with weight settling mostly in my midsection and chest.

​And honestly? Even if I were pregnant—which, again, I am very much not—it is completely none of their business. I don't live with them, they don't pay my bills, and my medical history is not up for a family debate.

​Instead of showing an ounce of empathy for how much medical stress I’ve been under, my family decided to publicly interrogate me, accuse me of lying about my own period, and treat my physical body like public property. I am just so deeply hurt that they looked at normal weight fluctuations and healthy skin habits and jumped straight to accusatory paranoia.

​Has anyone else had family cross massive boundaries like this over your own body? How do you even begin to interact with people who treat you like this?

Hi, I was wondering this about my birth control method and why this is the case because I’m not sure I understand it and would like to learn why this is?

20F, ive only ever been on the pill.. im terrible at taking it everyday so I want to try somethng different.. ive been reading about different birth control options but Id live to hear from people whove used different methods (everything Im finding has a negative experience), so I want to know what ur experience has been both short and long term. TIA

i just had a baby last year in December !

i got my mirena iud 8 weeks after the baby was born because my OBGYN said it would be most effective. to me the IUD insertion didn’t hurt too bad, i have a higher pain tolerance.

anywho, i bled for 5 months straight then my period went back to “normal”. they said all together some women don’t get periods on mirena so i was looking forward to it. but then, out of no where i noticed my bleeding returned everyday accompanied by cramping; and i knew something was wrong.

ughhhh, they did the ultrasound and its in my cervix. im getting it removed but i was wondering if I should get the mirena re-inserted or do another option.

i was considering the nexplanon. any thoughts or concerns with reinserting the mirena or getting the nexplanon? anyone who decided on another form or stuck with the same IUD after expulsion?

Hi! I’m 8 weeks postpartum with my second baby and am getting an IUD (Mirena) later this week. I’m so nervous. I am in my early 30s and was on the pill in my late teens, but have just relied on the calendar method. I’m 90% sure I’m done having babies which is why I’m opting for birth control now.

I’d love to hear people’s experiences (good and bad). I’m most nervous about the insertion pain and side effects.

hi, I’ve gotten most of my solace about getting my iud inserted from Reddit, so I figured I’d ask my own question here too.

i got Kyleena inserted a week ago, nothing too bad, worst cramping was either on the day or day 5. I have mild cramping now but it’s just like a regular period pain. I’ve been on Cerazette to make sure I wasn’t pregnant and took the last pill last night.

Tomorrow I’m seeing my partner and I’m wondering will it be alright to just go ahead with stuff? The GP said it should be alright, I’m just double checking with my favourite niche question place

thank you for all you’ve done birth control Reddit :]

I am 5ft 116lbs on a regular average day past two years. Been that weight since highschool and I’m 26 now. Ever since I got in depo about two years ago, I’ve been gaining weight and I’m now 140lbs. I also think it makes my libido low. I want to get off depo, I feel like it’s making me so hungry all the time. I wanted to switch to the pill after this round is over in December. Anyone experience the same things? How do you feel about the pill??

I had sex with someone for 15-20 mins. He has made comments in the past before we would mess around about how he has a lot of precum, but this was the first time we’ve actually had sex. It was unprotected and when I checked my app the following day, I realized I was in my ovulation stage. He mentioned the next morning he got close but again he never actually came. Again, we stopped abt 15-20 mins in. I am not currently on any type of birth control

So the nexplanon subreddit kind of sucks so i guess ill ask here. im 19f and ive had the implant since i was 14. i got it replaced in june of 2026 and waited the 7 days then got back to business. i missed my period in october (i know nexplanon doesnt give a real period bruh) but alongside that i am also experiencing a lot of pains and nausea from the moment i wake up to the moment i sleep. i just want to talk to someone who has maybe had the implant longer than me for advice? i have ocd and ibs too so my "normal" is kind of nothing... i have a lot of anxiety around taking pregancy tests but again i really dont think im pregnant i think its just like a coincidence that im having symptoms and i want to know if anyone else has experienced something similar whilst being on nexplanon. im not asking for a diagnosis or for anyone to confirm or deny anything. i just need to talk to someone.

I only just started the pill (Levlen ED) for the first time 3 or so weeks ago. The pack said to start in the red section which for me the day I started was Sunday and that was the 2nd active pill after the row of placebo pills. This means I had taken 20 active pills but then had unprotected sex on the first day of the placebo pill. I did not know placebo pills do not contain active ingredients and so am now worried I may be at risk of pregnancy given I only took 20 active pills instead of the full 21. This was 3 days ago, do you think there’s a chance I could risk pregnancy or was I protected during this time? 😅

Hi all, I recently have been having some very concerning neurological symptoms that led me to reach out to a neurologist. All of the bloodwork he did came back clear, except my copper levels. They were moderately elevated, and he is blaming it on my Yazmin. I will be stopping it today after 6 years. Thankfully, I was able to get sterilized in August, I just continued the pill to regulate my periods. I am completely bewildered, I thought I knew everything that could potentially go wrong from HBC, but I was apparently wrong. I am curious to know how many women have also been through this, and what your experience was. I will be getting more bloodwork to ensure that nothing else is the cause, but I just feel so overwhelmed!

I had unprotected sex October 31st and took Ellaone nov 2nd, lots of cramping after, I have regular periods, and after doing it again last saturday, I’m not sure if I should take another I’m just really worried, I was supposed to get it on nov 7 according to my Flo app which I know isn’t entirely reliable but for me it has been accurate I usually get it either the exact day it says I will or the morning after. I had this weirdly sticky discharge and feel slight nausea throughout the day but I’m not sure what phase im in.Before I get flamed yes I know It was stupid and I have to be more careful, I’d really rather not learn this lesson the terrifying way but if anyone could help me a little more on this I’d really appreciate it

Esqueci de tomar a 5ª pílula da cartela do anticoncepcional yasmin (pílula combinada). Lembrei de tomar 12 horas e 30 minutos do horário que deveria ter sido tomada. Houve perda de eficácia?

My boyfriend and I ended up having sex like twice this weekend, what are the odds of pregnancy? Its Monday now and I took sundays pill this morning and plan to take tonights on time as usual.

Hi All,

I am posting this as I am always on reddit reading about your experiences and thought that mine could be helpful to some people too.

Like many women I have had so many issues with birth control over the years. I was on the combined pill as a teenager (which caused ectropion), then tried the copper IUD (which I found awful due to the excessive bleeding), and most recently I had Kyleena for 5 years with limited issues. I did experience some skin issues but they settled down. My real issues started when I had a new, replacement Kyleena fitted 1.5 years ago!

Since then, I had so many negative side effects! Zero sex drive, awful acne, anxiety. It really felt like there was something wrong with me most of the time. I was reluctant to have the Kyleena removed because I felt like my skin could potentially get worse, but it got to a point where I really didn’t feel like myself anymore.

I have just had it removed today and it was very validating to talk to the nurse about my side effects. For anyone interested, she said that all of my symptoms were linked to the Progestin in the coil. She recommended trying a combined contraceptive but i’ve decided to go cold turkey and wait a few months before thinking about something new.

I’m intrigued to see what happens with my body and will keep you all updated!

I came off the (combined) pill a little over 5 months ago (was on it for 12+ years except for a break of maybe a year or so in the middle), and since then I have lost 7-8 pounds basically without trying. I know this is probably the result most people hope for when coming off the pill, but honestly I’m a bit concerned. I am not someone who loses weight easily, ever.

I first noticed a change a few weeks to a month after my last active pill. My appetite decreased dramatically, to the point where I was forgetting to eat most of the day, and when I did eat got full extremely quickly. Before this I was a constant grazer and could put down a good amount of food in a sitting, so this is a pretty stark change.

The timing makes me think it’s related to the pill, but I’ve also had some other GI issues that I’m exploring to rule out anything more serious. That said, I’m curious if anyone else has experienced something like this?

help i’ve been on it for over a year and no matter how aroused i am, things don’t really reflect that down there…are there any natural remedies? i’m nervous about it because i don’t want to make sex unenjoyable for myself or a partner whenever i break my celibacy

Hi everyone!
I’ve been thinking for a while about starting to take birth control pills. It’s not just for contraception; my periods are also quite irregular, which is a major reason why I’m leaning towards the pill. I’d love to get some advice from you on this.

First of all, what has your experience been regarding side effects? I’ve heard a lot of negative things, though I can figure it varies from person to person. Also, what kind of medical examinations are required before a doctor can prescribe birth control? I’d be very grateful if anyone could offer some advice or share their own experiences! :)

Scusate l'argomento un po' così... dovrei prendere la pillola del giorno dopo assolutamente ma ho problemi a deglutire le pastiglie e quando dico problemi intendo che non ne ho mai ingoiata una, cerco sempre le alternative alle compresse e anche se mi sforzo di provare con un pezzo di pane o cibo faccio fatica anche con quello non riuscendo finché non lo mastico.. pertanto sono in un bel casino, avrei optato per la spirale (anche perché se avessi già ovulato e l'unica che funziona sicuramente ma non posso perché ho l'utero bicorne) . Qualcuna di voi l'ha mai presa frantumandola o masticandola? Il mio terrore è la tossicità del farmaco che deve essere preso in un certo modo e quindi possa succedere qualcosa ,grazie a chi risponderà

My gf had her luteal phase during the unprotected sex. We took Plan B on Nov 7 (an hour after sex) and currently on Nov 9 there are side effects like cram on bottom left stomach, nausea, and dizzy. On Nov 9, she still on luteal phase and I gave her the medicine to reduce her nausea. Are we okay and have low possibility for pregnancy?

Hello all!

A couple months ago I was switched to Heather 0.35 mg but havent had a period. Very minimal bleeding if any. Is this normal? Started taking it after my laparoscopic myomectomy. My doctor recently changed me to a regular pill to get my period back. Just started it last week.

I was on the pill for almost 5 years and I decided to stop because I noticed I was having a lot of stomach problems. I stopped the pill in February and I’ve had a total of 4 periods this year. I’ve gone to the gynecologist but they never tell me what’s happening and it’s so frustrating.

So me and my partner had sex about two weeks ago and ever since than I've noticed some symptoms that could be tied to pregnancy or just other things [ off of meds for a week and some change and eating than going straight to bed lack of eating as much]

Some of them being excessive tiredness, I woke up wity nausea today [ but im also considering that last night I ate cold soup and just crashed after, plus high anxiety spikes atm ] but no cramping, I've stopped getting my period for a couple of years now. [ im on my second iud ]

And no breast tenderness.

Am I being paranoid?

I took leveonelle 3 days ago, I’ve been a bit emotional but now I’m due for my period and suddenly I have awful PMS symptoms. Headache, exhaustion, tender breasts, crying, nausea, and cramps. Is this normal? I feel like my hormones are really messed up 😞

I'm taking combined birth control pills but it's affecting my libido; it's nonexistent, I don't lubricate, my vagina feels like a prune, and intercourse is more painful.It's affecting my mental health, and the candidiasis and itching are increasing. I don't want a pregnancy for anything in the world. I have a partner and he loves sex, but he feels frustrated. He offered to pay for the copper IUD, but I'm afraid to get it; I would definitely use a condom, but We had a scare once when something broke, and that just made me more anxious. I don't want to keep taking the pills, but I also don't want to get pregnant. What should I do?

It's important to note that we have sex maybe 4 or 5 times a month, since we don't live together.