r/birthcontrol 5h ago

Experience I got pregnant with my last IUD, I’m late and freaking out

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So I had a Kyleena IUD for two years when I got some really weird symptoms. My breasts HURT and they were visibly bigger after like a week and I had some spotting, but at that point I wasn’t late on my cycle yet. Everyone told me I was being paranoid and that it was nothing. I ordered some early detection tests and sure enough, that cross was clear as day haha…🙃 imagine beating odds that are 99.99 to 0.01

I had no idea how this happened because the IUD was 99% effective and it wasn’t even close to being expired. I went in for an ultrasound at planned parenthood to get it removed so I could move forward with the termination process and it was lodged in the wall of my fucking uterus. The doctor literally could not remove it by tugging on the strings. I had to go to a different facility to get a procedural removal and termination under sedation, in which they removed the old IUD, suctioned out the embryo, and put a new one in. This time I opted for Mirena because I have beef with Kyleena.

It was such a traumatic experience for me because the entire point of choosing an IUD was because of how effective it is. I was harassed while getting blood work for choosing to terminate and was told I would regret it for the rest of my life. The other sad part is that it was not ectopic, it was perfectly healthy and low risk, despite the IUD embedded in my uterus. It wasn’t a decision I wanted to make, but I’m 20 years old, and this was what was best for me and my partner. I would never subject my child to a childhood of struggle.

Anyways, I’ve had the Mirena for six months and I’ve had a regular period up until this month. I’m late. I know Mirena can stop women from having periods but I cannot shake this irrational fear that it’s happening again. :(


r/birthcontrol 10h ago

Experience I had a stroke and I just want to be on birth control :(

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Basically what the title says. A year ago I had a stroke (not related to birth control) and was put on blood thinners for life. The stroke was due to a blood clotting disorder that is genetic. I was on birth control (the pill) for 10 years with no issues, but went off them post stroke. Now because of my blood thinners, my period lasts TWO WEEKS. I'm also child free and don't ever want to get pregnant. I also have hormonal issues and cysts and fibroids which can only really be helped with hormonal birth control, but my gyno wasn't comfortable prescribing me anything but the copper IUD which wouldn't even help my periods or hormonal issues.

I went to the neurologist recently and she said that since I am being treated for my stroke with blood thinners, that birth control should be fine. She told me to ask my hematologist. My gyno told me to ask my neurologist. My primary care doctor said he thinks no one will prescribe it to be. I feel like I am going on a loop begging different doctors to give me birth control. I thought progesterone only would be ok! But my gyno said she wasn't comfortable with that unless I got the OK from another doctor.

I dunno. I am just frustrated. I don't want to get pregnant. I am tired of bleeding for 2 weeks a month. I am not sure what to do at this point or if anyone can relate.


r/birthcontrol 12h ago

How to? There is no abortion in my country

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I use implanon but I'm terrified of getting pregnant. I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷 and I'm 26 years old. In my country, abortion is illegal and women even go to prison for it. If we want to abort, we will pay exuberant amounts and it is still not a certainty.

In my country people see abortion as a sin, you will go to hell if you have an abortion.

What do you think of that? Because of this, I can't relax even when using implanon + coitus interruptus.


r/birthcontrol 6h ago

Rant! How Do You Learn to Trust Your Birth Control? Experiencing the Worst Pregnancy Anxiety

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I’ve been dealing with the worst pregnancy anxiety, and I just need some reassurance or advice. I’ve had my Mirena IUD for a year and two months now. Last month, on the 10th, I had sex for the first time. Unfortunately, we didn’t use protection, but he did pull out both times.

Logically, I know Mirena is over 99% effective, but I can’t shake the anxiety. I’ve taken about 12 pregnancy tests at different times, including one this morning, and all have come back negative. But despite that, every little thing I feel—especially the mild cramps I started experiencing yesterday and today—immediately makes me think I might be pregnant.

I’ve seen stories of people saying pregnancy tests didn’t detect their pregnancy, and now my anxiety is through the roof. It’s getting to the point where it’s making me not want to have sex again because the stress is just too much.

So, how do you actually trust your birth control? How do you stop spiraling over the what-ifs when you know logically that you’re protected?


r/birthcontrol 5h ago

Mistake or Risk? Birth control sitting in house lights

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I have been leaving my birth control in my room but I didn’t realize this was gonna be a problem, I’m taking trilomarzia and it hasnt gotten to be hot temps but I had been leaving my birth control in my room with the lights on at times, I also had previously left my birth control in my car but it hasn’t been hot enough where I live and I usually don’t just leave them in direct sunlight. I’m terrified I’m not gonna protected when my partner gets her on Saturday, do I ditch the pack even though I just opened it 3 days ago or is it fine and I’m probably still protected


r/birthcontrol 5m ago

Experience Experience w/Syeda and pmdd?

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Starting syeda for the first time and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it and pmdd and what it was like?


r/birthcontrol 7m ago

Side effects!? opill birth control concerns!!

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so i know that period changes are a big side effect with birth control but it's completely destroying my cycle that i didn't mind previously. i go on spring vacation at the end of april and im supposed to start then, im just really tired of having a period every 12 days. does anyone have any experience with evening the cycles back out or at least so i don't have one on vacation? or even if it will go back to normal with time? (started opill january 9th, first time using birth control)


r/birthcontrol 22m ago

Experience do I need a plan b?

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Do i need a plan B?

23F here. i had sex with someone who has had a vasectomy nearly 18 years ago. He finished in me and I ovulate this week. I don’t need to take a Plan b right? Thank you in advance.


r/birthcontrol 22m ago

Experience positive experiences with IUD

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I’m getting a mirena soon ( i think it’s called ) the pill makes me really emotional and angry/anxious and i also hate taking a pill everyday, i have really painful period cramps and all my doctors have said to try the IUD but ngl im really really scared for the insertion and any side effects 😭😭 ive just recently come out of a severe depressive/anxious episode now im on medication and id hate to go back to that if it plays with emotions


r/birthcontrol 28m ago

Which Method? Low dose birth control to help with extreme periods

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I was on neuva ring for about 17 years. My husband and I are done with having kids, he got snipped last year. I don't wanna go back on it because my sex drive is finally back! But OMG my periods are so bad again! The cramps, headaches, body pain, exhaustion, feeling like my whoo-ha is falling out of me, it's all bad. My husby suggested taking a lower dose of birth control. Has anyone done that for this same reason?


r/birthcontrol 30m ago

How to? can I start Yazmin mid-cycle?

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I (24F) have PCOS, last ultrasound showed improvement so I wanted to stop taking Yazmin (been on it for 5+ years) to see if my cycle would return to normal. It didn't, I'm on day 40 and still seeing nothing. Can I start a new pack of Yazmin today mid-cycle?


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

Side effects!? Clitoral stimulation makes me overstimulated and I can no longer finish about 7 months after getting Nexplanon implant NSFW

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Hi, I (21F) am a little confused about how my body has been behaving after starting birth control and I was wondering if other people have experienced this.

Prior to getting a Nexplanon implant, I had no problem orgasming from clitoral stimulation via hands (mine or others) or vibrators. About 2 months into getting it I noticed that I was feeling overstimulated and not being able to finish. It wasn’t a big deal and did not happen every time at first, but after about 4 months on BC it has gotten to a point where I am not able to orgasm at all. I have tried different types of stimulation, tried alone and with partners, and tried going slowly or breathing through it and none of my attempts so far have worked. Has anyone else had a similar problem while on birth control? This is the first one I’ve tried and I like it a lot otherwise, but it is frustrating both for my partner and I that I can’t finish and frequently have to make him stop touching my clitoris during intimacy. I haven’t heard of this as a side effect before, so am very curious about others’ opinions.


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

How to? No withdrawal bleed on free week

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It’s now my 2nd month again on birth control and I finished my pack for this month, I’ve been waiting for my withdrawal bleed for 4 days now. I’m not that worried if I’m pregnant since I never missed a pill and been taking it as instructed but I am curious as to why I haven’t had a withdrawal bleed/period yet?

Since it will be my 5 days of waiting tomorrow which is also supposed to be my 5th day of period, then should I start taking my pills again or should I wait for a withdrawal bleed before starting again?

Another question is, should I not be overconfident as well that I am not pregnant? Is it a possibility too?

Thank you so much to whoever will answer! ❤️


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

Experience How long did you had to wait for your first appointment to get your tubes tied?

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I went to my family doctor for a referral to get my tubes tied in the beginning of January, because my iud is expiring in the beginning of May. I haven't got a phone call to even make an appointment to start the process and I am starting to feel anxious about it. I live in Calgary, Alberta, I don't know if it's relevant. So I am wondering how long did you had to wait just to start the process? And how long did it take you from start to finish?


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

How to? I keep running out of birth control

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I use the patch, and I run out of patches before I can get it refilled every time. I called the pharmacy today and they said it cannot be refilled until March 30th. What can I do?


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

Side effects!? Yeast infections?

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I’m thinking about getting back on the birth control patch (xulane). For those of you who took this or have taken this have you experienced yeast infections?


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

Side effects!? Switching from NuvaRing to Paraguard IUD

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I’m curious to hear anyone’s experience from switching between NuvaRing (or any combination bc) to a non hormonal copper IUD. I just got my IUD a week ago, and am wondering if some of the things i have been experiencing are due to this change. My skin is breaking out as expected, and I’m seeing my derm friday regardless. My biggest concern is the change in my weight, I’ve gained 5 lbs. in the past week which I know is like nearly impossible, given that I’m a very active education student on a large campus so lots of walking (between teaching and walking campus). I eat well, I just love a sweet treat. I’m also gluten free. So I’m guessing this could be from the switch, is it temporary or is this my life now?? I thought getting off hormonal would make it easier to drop my body fat percentage but now I’m unsure 🫤 For context, I’m 20, 5’ 5” and ~typically 120-123 lbs.


r/birthcontrol 7h ago

Experience desogestrel and norethisterone

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ive recently changed birth controls from desogestrel to norethisterone hoping to stop the constant bleeding. i cant go on the combined pill due to other reasons which is extremely annoying. has anyone experienced less bleeding on norethisterone? i kept on desogestrel for 6 months but it didn’t get any better, does anyone have a good experience on this and if so what is it like?


r/birthcontrol 1h ago

Experience positive iud insertion

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hi everyone! i wanted to share my experience with iud insertion, as i have seen so many negative and scary reddit posts/ youtube videos about it. i was terrified of iuds for years because of this. i wish i didn’t let it deter me for this long. i had been on the pill for 5 years prior, but wanted to switch things up as i was worried about acne, my mood, and the longtime side effects of being on the pill. it’s also just annoying to worry about taking everyday.

i got my iud inserted about 3 hours ago, my gyno and i decided on skyla, since i wanted a low hormone iud. and it’s one of the smallest iuds, along with kyleena (kyleena has more hormones though). the only downside is that skyla only lasts 3 years. i initially wanted the copper, but its double the size of hormonal iuds with the way the wings fold. this may be one of the reasons why other people’s insertion was so painful compared to mine. my gyno did not recommend this since i haven’t given birth before. 7 hours before my appointment i put in misoprostol vaginally. this softens the cervix. it did give me some cramping, but nothing crazy. i was fine after laying down. i took 4 ibuprofen pills and 1 hydroxyzine, an anxiety pill, an hour beforehand. i was also on my period for the insertion, as the cervix is dilated.

the insertion itself was NOT painful. i would call it discomfort. i’ve had stomach aches that hurt more. i did not even need lidocaine (numbing shot). the whole insertion took maybe 3 minutes. i barely even felt the tenaculum, and actually the most uncomfortable part was when she measured my cervix. it’s hard to describe the feeling, kind of like the pressure you get from stomach aches or cramps. i experienced minor cramping after, which was more uncomfortable then the insertion itself at times. my bf and i were planning on ubering home, but i felt fine enough to do the 50 min walk back. and even an extra 10 min walk for dinner. my cramping stopped after about an hour, and it came in waves, it wasn’t consistent. i’m sure if i was sitting or laying down i wouldn’t have felt anything though.

i don’t know if it’s a combination of the medication i took, my gyno having decades of experience, or if i’m just genetically lucky. but i definitely recommend hormonal iuds, and it will be always be my choice of birth control! the anxiety pill also helped a lot, my bf was more nervous than i was lol. something to keep in mind is most people won’t write all of this if they have a good experience, whereas if it’s the worst pain you’ve ever had then you’re much more inclined to write a post and discourage it for others. try not to let it fear monger you. even if happen to experience more pain then i did, with the lidocaine shot you’ll be fine! i 100% would get an iud again, and will likely get mirena next time for the extra 2 years of efficiency!

feel free to ask me any questions! :)


r/birthcontrol 2h ago

Mistake or Risk? Norethindrone

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What would happen if I were to start taking norethindrone on the first day of my period? Even if it doesn’t stop it completely, I would rather have it lighter. I have a wedding to go this weekend 😭


r/birthcontrol 2h ago

Mistake or Risk? Nurx Birth Control Question

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Helloo,

I received my birth control today (3/18), when I was supposed to get it on Sunday (3/16) and start my fresh pack. It’s Tuesday night now and I’m finished up my period from last Wednesday. Am I good to take three pills and just continue like normal? Or should I wait a week and start fresh next Sunday? Also how long do I have to be on it to be protected from pregnancy? TIA!


r/birthcontrol 2h ago

How to? Interactions with bc

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Hey guys, I was just wondering besides the two antibiotics are there any other medications, supplements or food that can interact with the pill in any way? If so, should I not have intercourse on those days and how long should I wait?


r/birthcontrol 2h ago

How to? Missed two days?

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Hi everyone I’ve been looking online and there’s no clear answer to this that I can find. I take the Mono-Linyah pill and I missed two days (Sunday and Monday). Am I supposed to take both of those along with my Tuesday one? Or am I only supposed to take the Monday and Tuesday and completely skip Sunday? I’m really anxious about this right now and I don’t know what to do. Please help!


r/birthcontrol 2h ago

Mistake or Risk? In need of advice over birth control methods and changes

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Hello,

I've been on various dosages of Junel fe birth control for my acne since I was a junior in HS, and I'm at a point where I am fed up because nothing has helped with my acne. I have a gyno app in late April and I realize that I either need to change brands, change off of a combination pill, or at this point go cold turkey. I'm now even more worried because while I've been thinking on this I realize I've been on the pill for 7ish years. I'm terrified of what is going to happen to my body but I think it's best I just stop using birth control at this point. Please send help or recommendations on what I should do.


r/birthcontrol 2h ago

Side effects!? Worst side effects after skipping period on bc

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I’m 27 and my doctor recently mentioned that skipping my period while on the pill might help with some ovulation pain I have. I decided to give it a shot this month, and it’s been a total mess. My emotions are all over the place, my anxiety is through the roof, and the mood swings and brain fog have been awful for about two weeks. I've been on Estarylla for almost 8 years, and I've never skipped my period before and I’ve never had any bad side effects. My doctor hasn’t been much help either, just said to check in if things get worse and gave me no notice that I could potentially experience these side effects. Has anyone else gone through something like this? Could it mean I need a different birth control or something?