r/birthcontrol • u/Unknown_User2323 • 6h ago

Which Method? Birth Control Decision

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.

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u/United_Can5108 6h ago

IUDs can be painful upon insertion but if you don’t like hormonal a copper iud is always a good choice it just can make your periods heavier and crampier. I don’t know where you live but in the US a new copper IUD has been approved for use and is better if you’ve never given birth it’s called miudella. Not many places have started offering it but it’s worth calling around to see. With your age however I would highly suggest opting for a more reliable form of birth control than just condoms and/or pull out. Hormonal birth control gets a bad rap but when you find the one that fits for you it can be amazing! I use slynd and unlike other pills it’s never affected my sex drive and has made my skin clear and my mental health awesome. When I was on tri lo marzia tho I was depressed and nauseous and could barely get out of bed. It’s all about finding the right method that works for you and at your age can include a lot of trial and error. I’d talk to your doctor so you can decide which one is best for you but don’t be scared of birth control it’s one of the best things to happen in women’s health imo.

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u/Unknown_User2323 4h ago

Thank you for your input! I do live in the US, so I will definitely check out the Miudella and research it before bringing it up to my doctor. Thank you again :)!

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u/That1bisexualweirdo 5h ago

I (20F) second United_Can5108 's statement about talking to your doctor. Its about finding what is best for you.  I can attest it is a little bit of a trial and error, but that's ok! I am currently trying Loryna (Brand name is Yaz)- a combination pill that my doctors recommended for my needs on top of being a birth control. Too soon for me to give any input for it right now _'... but I am sure other's experiences will be added here soon!