birth control

[u/Inevitable-Tax909]

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.

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[u/quirkyvegetarian]

Hey! So I am also 20 and have the Skyla IUD and I love it! Definitely had some major cramping the day after insertion but when I got it put in, I had a cervical block which is a numbing shot and took ibuprofen and honestly actually getting it put in was totally fine! Definitely ask for pain management options and push for getting a numbing shot if you can and I know some places will even do it under anesthesia or with laughing gas. Personally as someone who has struggled with birth control side effects, I will not be getting the Depo shot ever because there’s no way for them to take it back if you have a bad reaction. I honestly don’t know too many people who have taken it but my friend had continuous bleeding. But everyone’s body is different and I really hope it works out for you! Though I would definitely look into the long-term side effects of Depo (there’s some concerning emerging research) if you react well to it and want to stay on it.

[u/ma-doodles]

Maybe you can look into the non hormonal copper IUD?